USCIS Civil Surgeon Guide · 2026
How to Find a USCIS-Designated Civil Surgeon Near You
USCIS requires most Green Card applicants to complete Form I-693 with a USCIS-designated civil surgeon — a physician specifically authorized by USCIS to perform immigration medical exams. Only a currently designated civil surgeon can complete and seal the form for USCIS submission.
Use the Official USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator
The USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator is the only authoritative source for finding a currently designated civil surgeon. You can search by ZIP code, city, or state to find doctors near you. The list is updated regularly — a doctor who was designated last year may no longer be active, so always confirm current status before scheduling.
Find a Civil Surgeon on USCIS.govImportant: The USCIS locator shows all designated civil surgeons, but it does not indicate how experienced a clinic is with Form I-693 or whether they perform all required testing on-site. Use the checklist below to evaluate any clinic before booking.
What to Check Before You Schedule
Not all civil surgeon clinics offer the same experience. Before booking, confirm each of the following to avoid delays, unexpected costs, or having to visit multiple locations.
- Current USCIS designation — confirm the doctor is actively listed on the USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator before scheduling
- Form I-693 experience — ask how many I-693 exams the clinic completes per month
- Total cost — request an all-inclusive price that covers the physical exam, lab testing, and vaccinations
- Laboratory testing — confirm TB testing (TST or QuantiFERON-TB Gold) and required blood work are performed on-site
- Vaccination requirements — verify the clinic can administer all USCIS-required vaccines in a single visit
- Turnaround time — ask how many business days until the sealed Form I-693 is ready
- Sealed I-693 envelope — confirm the clinic provides a properly sealed and signed envelope for USCIS submission
Serving Southern California from Costa Mesa
ImmigrationMedicalExams.com performs all immigration medical exams at its Costa Mesa office and serves patients throughout Southern California — including Orange County, Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County. Our USCIS-designated civil surgeons complete Form I-693 exams exclusively, with flat-rate pricing, on-site lab testing and vaccinations, and results in as little as 2–3 business days.
Learn more about our civil surgeon services: USCIS Civil Surgeon in Costa Mesa. For a full overview of what the exam involves, see What Is USCIS Form I-693?
Book Your I-693 Exam OnlineFrequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the official list of USCIS-designated civil surgeons?
Use the official USCIS Civil Surgeon Locator. The list is updated regularly, so always confirm the doctor is currently designated before scheduling.
What should I check before scheduling with a civil surgeon?
Verify current USCIS designation, Form I-693 experience, total all-inclusive cost, on-site lab testing, vaccination availability, turnaround time, and that the clinic provides a properly sealed I-693 envelope.
Do I need a USCIS-designated civil surgeon for my immigration medical exam?
Yes. USCIS requires most Green Card applicants to complete Form I-693 with a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. Only a currently designated civil surgeon can complete and seal the form for USCIS submission.