DFW KIDNEY CARE CLINIC
Immigration Physical
Immigration Physical in Fort Worth
Immigration Physicals: A Vital Step Towards U.S. Residency
As part of our commitment to serving the community, we offer comprehensive immigration physicals, an essential step for those seeking permanent residency (green card) in the United States. Our office will complete and provide Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, required by USCIS.
USCIS generally requires this immigration medical examination to be performed by a designated civil surgeon. Confirm the physician on the official USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool: https://www.uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon
What We Offer:
- Lab Testing: All necessary lab work is done at a lab with the most cost-effective rates.
- Quick Turnaround: If all required records are provided, we can complete your forms within 24 hours.
- Sealed Envelope Delivery: Your completed forms will be returned in a sealed envelope, as required by USCIS. Do not open this envelope if you are filing Form I-485 by mail. If you file Form I-485 online, follow current USCIS instructions at https://www.uscis.gov/i-693
Scheduling Your Immigration Medical Exam
We recommend submitting your medical exam results with your adjustment of status application (Form I-485). USCIS currently requires Form I-693 (or an allowed partial vaccination record) to be submitted with Form I-485. How long a signed Form I-693 remains valid is set by USCIS policy and has changed; as of June 11, 2025, a form signed on or after November 1, 2023, is generally valid only while the application it was filed with is still pending. Confirm current rules on uscis.gov/i-693. Additional vaccines or workups may be necessary, so call to schedule with time to spare.
What to Bring to Your Medical Exam
- Government-Issued Photo ID: A valid passport or other official identification.
- Vaccination Records: As complete as possible. COVID-19 vaccination is not required for adjustment of status as of January 22, 2025 (USCIS). Other age-appropriate vaccines still apply.
- Medication List: If you're on regular medication or have a chronic condition.
- Special Clearance Certificates: If applicable, for conditions like syphilis or a history of harmful behavior.
- Psychiatric Treatment Records: If relevant, include documentation of diagnosis, treatment length, and prognosis.
- Prior chest X-ray, if you have one.
COVID-19 vaccine
USCIS waived the COVID-19 vaccination documentation requirement for adjustment of status applicants effective January 22, 2025. USCIS will not deny an adjustment application based on missing COVID-19 vaccination records. See: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-waives-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-for-adjustment-of-status-applicants
Book an appointment
Call 817-912-5900. Fort Worth office: 7570 N Beach St, Ste 106, Fort Worth, TX 76137. Hours listed on this site: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. You can also choose Immigration Medical Exam on our booking page.
Best wishes on your journey toward immigrating to the United States.
FAQ
Q1. What is an immigration physical / Form I-693?
An immigration physical is the medical exam U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses when someone applies to adjust status to a green card. Results are documented on Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. DFW Kidney Care Clinic offers immigration physicals and completes Form I-693.
Q2. Who can perform an immigration medical exam?
USCIS accepts Form I-693 only when the exam is performed by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon (or, if you apply from abroad, a Department of State panel physician). A regular checkup does not replace this exam. Confirm the physician on the official USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool at uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon. DFW Kidney Care Clinic completes Form I-693 as described on this page. Call 817-912-5900 with scheduling questions.
Q3. What should I bring to an immigration physical?
Bring a government-issued photo ID such as a valid passport, vaccination records as complete as possible, a list of current medications, and any special clearance or psychiatric records if they apply. If you have a prior chest X-ray, bring it. Call 817-912-5900 to confirm what our Fort Worth office needs for your visit.
Q4. Is the COVID-19 vaccine still required for Form I-693?
No. USCIS waived the COVID-19 vaccination documentation requirement for adjustment of status applicants effective January 22, 2025. USCIS will not deny an adjustment application for missing COVID-19 vaccination records. Other age-appropriate vaccines still apply. See uscis.gov for the current rule.
Q5. What other vaccines and labs are part of the exam?
USCIS and CDC set age-appropriate vaccine and screening rules, which can include tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea testing by age. Bring every vaccination record you have. Extra vaccines or labs, if needed, can add time. Call 817-912-5900 for what our office currently orders. We do not post prices here.
Q6. How long does the visit take, and what happens next?
If all required records are provided, DFW Kidney Care Clinic can complete your forms within 24 hours. Completed forms are returned in a sealed envelope, as USCIS requires. Do not open the sealed envelope if you will file Form I-485 by mail. If you file I-485 online, follow current USCIS instructions at uscis.gov/i-693. Call 817-912-5900 about appointment length. USCIS currently requires Form I-693 to be submitted with Form I-485.
Q7. Does insurance cover an immigration physical?
USCIS notes that exam fees are set by the office, and many health plans do not cover all portions of this exam. Ask our office when you call 817-912-5900. We do not publish a price here. Your labs will be covered by your insurance.
Q8. How do I book an immigration physical in Fort Worth?
Call DFW Kidney Care Clinic at 817-912-5900 to schedule an appointment. The Fort Worth office is at 7570 N Beach St, Ste 106, Fort Worth, TX 76137. Hours listed on our website are Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. You can also use the Immigration Medical Exam option on dfwkcc.com.