Century Medical & Dental Center
- Confirm documents, vaccination records, and sealed-form handling before you book
- Verify current civil-surgeon status and ask how paperwork is returned
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New York City, NY
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How do you compare USCIS medical-exam and civil-surgeon options in New York City, NY?
When people compare USCIS medical-exam and civil-surgeon options in New York City, NY, four things narrow the field fastest: fit for the specific situation, verification that the provider is authorized to do the work, how clearly the process and paperwork are explained, and what follow-up is included.
Most people compare fit, process clarity, follow-up expectations, and whether the provider or program explains the next step in plain language, but convenience alone is rarely the full answer.
Costs, timelines, and verification steps can vary by market, so this page works best as a local orientation layer before a person decides which guide, official lookup, or callback path to use.
This page is educational and is designed to help you understand the local decision before you choose what to do next.
- This page works best as a local orientation layer before contacting providers.
- Use an official verification source when licensing, credentials, or lookup requirements need to be confirmed.
- Use the guide layer and next-steps flow only after the local comparison questions are clear.
Fast path: guides, FAQ, get matched with a provider, and methodology.
What this page recommends
In New York City the search itself is the part worth getting right.
- Best for: Readers who still need to decide which questions should narrow the field before they compare providers or programs.
- Not for: A ranking, endorsement, or substitute for official verification.
- Next step: View Your Next Steps
Local civil surgeon comparison checklist
In New York City the search itself is the part worth getting right. The official USCIS locator takes an address, a city, a state or a ZIP code, and in a five-borough market a ZIP search and a city search return very different shortlists. Search the ZIP you can actually travel to on a weekday morning, then verify each office before you call.
- Search uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon by your ZIP code, and filter by language if you need to.
- Confirm the office is listed there under the name it trades under before you call.
- Ask for the full price path: examination, TB and syphilis testing, missing vaccines, form completion, follow-up.
- Gather the vaccination records USCIS names before the visit; NYC Health is a route to your own city immunisation record.
- Search the official USCIS locator at uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon by the ZIP code you would actually travel to, not just “New York”.
- Confirm the office appears in that locator under the same legal or provider name it answers the phone with.
- Two clocks run separately in New York City: how soon an office can see you, and how soon the completed form is ready. Ask about both, because an office can be quick on the first and slow on the second.
- USCIS says the exam fee is set by each civil surgeon: “Fees for immigration medical examinations are established by the civil surgeon. Fees may vary by civil surgeon.” There is no published New York City rate, and any site presenting one is estimating.
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View your next steps for New York City
Use the dedicated next-steps path once you understand the basics for New York City.
How people typically evaluate USCIS civil surgeons in New York City, NY
Direct answer: When people schedule an immigration medical exam (Form I-693), they typically compare practical factors like appointment steps, required documents, and how results are delivered. This section is educational only and does not recommend or endorse any provider.
What usually matters most: People tend to make a better decision when they compare fit, verification, process, and follow-up before they compare convenience or marketing language.
Common mistake: Moving too fast on a price quote, a “best/top” claim, or a rushed intake before the service scope and documentation requirements are clear.
Best for: readers who still need to decide which questions should narrow the field before they compare providers or programs.
Do not use this section as: a ranking, endorsement, or substitute for official verification.
Cost vs outcome tradeoff: a faster quote or lighter intake can feel easier now, but the more useful path is usually the one that explains scope, verification, and follow-up clearly enough to reduce rework later.
- Whether the provider is an authorized USCIS civil surgeon (confirm status via official resources when available)
- What documents are typically required at the appointment (ID, vaccination records, prior medical documentation as applicable)
- What the visit usually includes (exam steps, labs, vaccinations if needed, and how follow-ups are handled)
- How fees are explained (what is included vs billed separately, and what additional visits may cost)
- Turnaround expectations for completed I-693 paperwork (timelines vary; ask how delivery and sealing are handled)
These factors describe common decision frameworks. They are not recommendations, rankings, or endorsements.
What usually matters most in New York City, NY
In New York City, NY, people usually make a better decision when they focus first on whether document handling, vaccination questions, and sealed-form logistics are explained clearly before the appointment.
Why this matters: City pages should help you slow the decision down enough to compare the right questions against New York verification steps, not just click the nearest option.
Watch for this tradeoff: the real risk is usually paperwork friction, not just finding a nearby appointment.
What to confirm before you schedule in New York City, NY
The useful version of a city page is not just where a civil surgeon is located. It is what the office includes, what you need to bring, and how the paperwork handoff actually works.
Authorization and exam scope
Confirm the office is a USCIS-designated civil surgeon and ask what the quoted visit actually covers. Some offices bundle paperwork and basic steps; others price parts separately.
Documents and records
Ask for the office checklist before you book. Identification, vaccination records, and clinic-specific instructions matter more than generic internet lists when timing is tight.
Turnaround and delays
Ask when the sealed paperwork or pickup instructions should be ready, what delays are common, and what happens if additional follow-up items are needed after the appointment.
After the appointment
Before you leave, clarify how the office handles final paperwork, whether anything else is pending, and what instructions apply to your next immigration filing step.
Who are the best providers in New York City, NY?
There is no universal “best.” Use a consistent checklist: verify licensing through the state lookup below, confirm relevant credentials and scope, compare policies (follow-up, timelines, communication), and review practical fit (location, availability, insurance/fees where applicable). This list is educational only and is not a recommendation, ranking, or endorsement.
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Get matched with a provider in New York City
Use the callback path after you review the local framework, directory examples, and FAQs for New York City.
Examples of USCIS civil surgeon / immigration medical exam providers in New York City, NY
Below are non-exhaustive examples of providers that offer immigration medical exams (Form I-693). This list is provided for educational context only and is not a recommendation, ranking, or endorsement.
Great City Medical
- Confirm documents, vaccination records, and sealed-form handling before you book
- Verify current civil-surgeon status and ask how paperwork is returned
Manhattan Primary Care
- Confirm documents, vaccination records, and sealed-form handling before you book
- Verify current civil-surgeon status and ask how paperwork is returned
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Verify a provider's license (New York)
Use the official New York database before you contact any provider. Confirm identity, current license status, and any public disciplinary actions shown there.
Open the official New York database
Search the provider name first, then confirm license status, supervising clinician information, and any public actions shown by the state.
FAQ
Where can I get an I-693 exam near me in New York City, NY?
Search for USCIS-designated civil surgeons serving New York City, NY.
Do civil surgeons in New York City, NY offer same-week appointments?
Availability varies by clinic and demand.
How much does the exam cost in New York City, NY?
Pricing depends on provider fees and required services.
What should I bring to my appointment in New York City, NY?
Bring identification, forms, and vaccination records.
How long until I receive my sealed envelope in New York City, NY?
Timing varies based on test results and clinic processing.
Are labs done on-site in New York City, NY?
Some clinics perform labs on-site; others refer externally.
Can I use prior vaccination records in New York City, NY?
Providers review records to determine needed updates.
Is follow-up required after the exam in New York City, NY?
Follow-up depends on findings and USCIS requirements.
How do I verify a civil surgeon in New York?
Use the official USCIS civil surgeon locator.
What happens if I miss a required vaccine?
Providers will advise on next steps to meet USCIS criteria.
Related search paths
These routes support fanout/query coverage and keep owned paths visible, but they are intentionally secondary to the main framework and next-step flow.
Compare and shortlist
- uscis civil surgeons in New York City, NY → City hub
Costs, timing, next steps
- uscis medical exam cost in New York City, NY → Costs and timing
Costs, timing, next steps
- what documents to bring to a uscis medical exam in New York City, NY → Document checklist
FAQ and process
- i-693 requirements in New York City, NY → I-693 requirements
FAQ and process
- questions to ask a civil surgeon in New York City, NY → Questions to ask
FAQ and process
- uscis vaccination requirements in New York City, NY → Vaccination guide
Costs, timing, next steps
- what happens after a uscis medical exam in New York City, NY → After exam next steps
- find a civil surgeon in New York City, NY → Get matched with a provider
Compare and shortlist
- same day uscis civil surgeon appointment questions in New York City, NY → Appointment questions
- bilingual civil surgeon and vaccine record questions in New York City, NY → Documents and language support
Finding a civil surgeon in New York City: search by ZIP, filter by language, verify before you book
Local civil surgeon comparison checklist
- Search uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon by your ZIP code, and filter by language if you need to.
- Confirm the office is listed there under the name it trades under before you call.
- Ask for the full price path: examination, TB and syphilis testing, missing vaccines, form completion, follow-up.
- Gather the vaccination records USCIS names before the visit; NYC Health is a route to your own city immunisation record.
- Tell the office whether you are filing I-485 by mail or online, so the envelope is handled correctly.
- Confirm the form edition and the signing date, since only the 01/20/25 edition is accepted for signatures from 3 July 2025.
Local vetting points
- Search the official USCIS locator at uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon by the ZIP code you would actually travel to, not just “New York”.
- Confirm the office appears in that locator under the same legal or provider name it answers the phone with.
- Use the locator's Languages Spoken filter before you rely on a clinic's own marketing about language support.
- Ask whether the exam, any laboratory work, any missing vaccines and the completed form happen on one visit or several.
- Ask what the office does if a vaccination record turns out to be incomplete on the day.
Typical cost ranges
- USCIS says the exam fee is set by each civil surgeon: “Fees for immigration medical examinations are established by the civil surgeon. Fees may vary by civil surgeon.” There is no published New York City rate, and any site presenting one is estimating.
- USCIS's own advice is to shop: “It may be helpful to call a few civil surgeons to find out how much they charge for the immigration medical examination. The cost of an immigration medical examination can vary significantly.”
- When you call, ask each office to separate the examination, the tuberculosis and syphilis testing, any vaccines you are missing, completing and sealing the form, and any follow-up visit. Two quotes are only comparable once they cover the same list.
- Filing Form I-693 itself costs $0. The money in the case is the I-485 filing fee.
Payment options
- USCIS instructs applicants to “check with the civil surgeon's office about acceptable forms of payment” before the visit. Ask when you call, not at the desk.
- Bring your health insurance card and ask whether the office accepts the plan for immigration medical examinations specifically, since USCIS warns that many plans do not cover all portions of the exam.
Wait-time notes
- Two clocks run separately in New York City: how soon an office can see you, and how soon the completed form is ready. Ask about both, because an office can be quick on the first and slow on the second.
- A positive tuberculosis test adds a chest X-ray, and missing vaccination records add either repeat doses or blood work to prove immunity. Either turns one appointment into two.
Availability notes
- Confirm whether a same-week appointment means the examination only, or the examination through to a completed, signed form.
- If you are close to a filing deadline, say so on the phone and ask directly whether the office can complete the form in time.
Named resources or providers
- USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon locator (official) — uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon
- NYC Health, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene — nyc.gov/site/doh. USCIS recognises local health departments as civil surgeons for the refugee vaccination assessment under its blanket designation.
- USCIS New York field office (NYC) — Jacob Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, 3rd Floor Room 3-120, New York, NY 10278. Published in the USCIS field office ZIP data file at uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices.
- Citywide Immunization Registry (CIR), run by NYC Health — nyc.gov/site/doh/services/cir-parents-guardians.page. It states: “Individuals, parents and legal guardians can get their CIR immunization record and also check which vaccines they may need.”
- New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) — health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/information_system/. Separate from the CIR, and it has no resident self-service request page: NYSDOH tells residents to “Ask your health care provider to check to see if the record you are looking for is in NYSIIS.”
- New York State Department of Health, Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) — health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/tuberculosis/.
- USCIS Form I-693 page — uscis.gov/i-693, for the current form edition and filing instructions.
- Listings are neutral examples and starting points for your own verification. Nothing here is a ranking or an endorsement.
Market-specific notes
- USCIS grants what it calls a blanket designation to health departments: “We recognize all state and local health departments as civil surgeons, and they are authorized to complete the vaccination assessments for refugees seeking adjustment of status.” In New York City that means NYC Health can complete the vaccination assessment for a refugee adjusting status — it is not a route open to every applicant, and it covers vaccinations, not the full examination.
- USCIS states plainly that “Many health insurance plans do not cover all portions of this examination” and tells applicants to bring their insurance card and ask whether the civil surgeon accepts the plan for immigration medical examinations specifically. A plan that covers your annual physical is not evidence that it covers this.
- Across the five boroughs the practical variable is not price alone but whether the office completes labs, vaccines and the sealed form on one visit or across several. Ask before booking, not after.
- Do not confuse the two places. The immigration medical examination is done by a civil surgeon in a private practice. The USCIS field office is where, in its own words, it holds “Interviews for all non-asylum cases (for example, getting a Green Card)” and “Naturalization ceremonies”. New York City is served by four field offices, not one, and the ZIP-based assignment is not what the names suggest: Manhattan goes to the New York office; Brooklyn and Staten Island go to the office USCIS calls Brooklyn, which is physically at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, entered from Lafayette Street; most of Queens goes to the Queens office in Long Island City; the Bronx is split between New York and Queens; and a few outer Queens ZIP codes are assigned to the Long Island office in Holtsville, outside the city.
- Work the checklist below in order: verify designation in the federal locator first, and only then compare price, language and turnaround. In a five-borough market the verification step is what removes most of the noise.