Where Can I Get a CR1 Medical Exam

The right place for a CR1 medical exam depends on where your immigration process is happening. A CR1 applicant completing the visa process abroad usually needs an approved medical provider connected with the U.S. embassy or consulate handling the case. Someone completing the medical exam in the United States may need a USCIS-designated civil surgeon for Form I-693.

Those are different systems. Start by choosing the path that matches your case.

First determine whether your CR1 medical exam is in the United States or abroad

Ask yourself one basic question: Where will you complete the immigrant visa process?

If you are applying through a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad

You will usually follow the instructions from the U.S. embassy or consulate handling your CR1 visa case. That post will identify the medical providers it accepts and explain how to schedule the exam.

In this situation, don't rely on a general search for an I-693 medical exam near me. An I-693 exam is tied to the U.S. adjustment-of-status process. A CR1 applicant going through an overseas visa interview needs the provider approved for that embassy or consulate.

If you are completing the medical process in the United States

You may need an exam from a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. Civil surgeons are doctors approved for certain immigration medical examinations in the United States. The exam is generally recorded on Form I-693 when that form is required for the applicant's process.

The location of your exam matters. A regular family doctor, urgent care clinic, or hospital may offer medical services but may not be authorized to complete the immigration exam.

If you aren't sure which process applies, check the instructions in your case notices or contact the agency or post handling your case before you book anything.

How to find a designated civil surgeon for an I-693 exam

USCIS provides a search tool for finding designated civil surgeons. You can search by:

• Street address
• City
• State
• ZIP code

This is the best starting point for a U.S.-based exam. Search results may show several providers, so compare their locations, appointment rules, and fees before choosing one.

You can also contact the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 if you need help with the process. The TTY number listed for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability is 800-767-1833.

When you call a clinic, say clearly that you need a USCIS immigration medical examination and ask whether the doctor is currently a designated civil surgeon. Don't assume that a clinic offering “immigration physicals” is automatically the right provider for your case. Confirm the designation directly.

Some national providers advertise immigration exam services in many areas. For example, Concentra advertises more than 300 locations across 40 states. Passport Health also advertises immigration medical exam services and lists 1-888-499-7277 for inquiries. These can be useful leads, but you still need to confirm that the specific location and doctor can handle your exam.

How to locate the approved medical provider for a visa interview abroad

For a CR1 case processed outside the United States, begin with the U.S. embassy or consulate where your immigrant visa interview will take place.

Look for that post's instructions on immigrant visa medical examinations. The embassy or consulate should explain:

1. Which medical providers are approved.
2. How to schedule the examination.
3. When to attend the exam.
4. What documents, photos, and vaccination records to bring.
5. How the medical results will be sent or provided for the visa process.

The approved provider may be a clinic, hospital, or doctor chosen by the embassy or consulate. You generally shouldn't select a doctor just because the office appears nearby or has good reviews. The key question is whether the provider is accepted by the post handling your visa case.

This is where the phrase U.S. visa medical test list can be confusing. There isn't one universal provider list for every CR1 applicant around the world. The relevant list comes from the embassy or consulate connected to your case.

If you live far from the interview post, check the provider's location before scheduling. You may need to plan travel, allow time for testing, or return to the clinic for follow-up instructions. The embassy or consulate's directions should control if they differ from advice you find elsewhere.

Can your regular doctor perform the immigration medical exam?

Usually, you can't simply use your personal doctor because you already know and trust them.

For a U.S.-based immigration exam, the doctor must be a USCIS-designated civil surgeon for the applicable process. Your regular doctor can perform the exam only if they have that required designation.

For an overseas CR1 medical exam, the doctor must be approved through the U.S. embassy or consulate handling your visa case. A doctor who is approved in one country, or for another immigration process, may not be approved for your case.

Your regular doctor can still be helpful. They may provide copies of vaccination records or other health information you need to bring. But ask the approved examiner what records they will accept and what format they require.

The safest rule is simple: the examiner's authorization matters more than your existing doctor-patient relationship.

What to confirm before booking the appointment

Before you reserve a date, confirm that the appointment is for the correct type of immigration exam. Use this checklist.

• Correct provider: Is the doctor a USCIS-designated civil surgeon, or is the provider approved by the relevant embassy or consulate?
• Correct form or process: Is the appointment for an I-693 exam, or for an immigrant visa medical examination?
• Location: Is this the exact office where your exam will take place?
• Availability: Can the clinic see you within the time your case allows?
• Documents: What passport, identity papers, case notices, photographs, vaccination records, or medical records should you bring?
• Testing: Does the clinic explain what the appointment includes and whether any outside testing is needed?
• Results: Will the clinic give you the results, send them to the embassy or consulate, or provide a sealed packet?
• Follow-up: What should you do if the provider asks for more records or another visit?
• Payment: What is included in the quoted fee, and are separate tests or services charged apart?

Write down the name of the provider and the address. Large clinic networks may have several offices, and not every office necessarily handles immigration exams in the same way.

How much a CR1 or USCIS medical exam may cost

There is no single price you should assume for every CR1 or USCIS medical exam. Providers set their own fees, and the total can depend on the location, required testing, vaccinations, records, and follow-up visits.

Ask for the clinic's current fee before booking. Specifically ask whether the price includes:

• The doctor's examination
• Required laboratory work
• Vaccination review
• Any required vaccines
• Forms or document handling
• Additional testing
• Follow-up appointments

An advertised “immigration physical” price may not cover every service your case requires. The embassy or consulate may also give separate instructions about payment for an overseas visa medical exam.

Don't choose a provider based on price alone. A cheaper appointment is not useful if the doctor isn't authorized for your case or if the clinic can't meet the timing and document requirements.

What search terms can help you find a nearby provider

Search terms can help you find clinics, but use them as a starting point rather than proof that a provider is approved.

For a U.S.-based exam, try:

• USCIS medical exam near me
• I-693 medical exam near me
• USCIS civil surgeon near me
• immigration medical exam doctor list
• USCIS medical exam locations
• List of USCIS approved civil surgeons
• immigration physical civil surgeon [your city]

For an overseas CR1 case, search for:

• [U.S. embassy or consulate] immigrant visa medical exam
• approved medical provider [country or city]
• CR1 visa medical examination [location]

The search results may include commercial clinics, general medical offices, and pages that use broad terms. Verify the provider through the USCIS locator or the embassy or consulate's own instructions before paying a fee.

Questions to ask the clinic or embassy before you go

A quick phone call can prevent a wasted appointment. Ask:

If you are using a U.S. civil surgeon

• Are you currently designated by USCIS as a civil surgeon?
• Do you complete Form I-693?
• What documents and vaccination records should I bring?
• What is the full fee, and what could cost extra?
• How long does the appointment usually take?
• How will I receive the completed form or sealed paperwork?

If you are applying through an embassy or consulate abroad

• Is this clinic approved for immigrant visa medical exams for this post?
• How do I schedule the appointment?
• Should I book the medical exam before or after receiving interview instructions?
• What identification, photographs, case documents, and medical records are required?
• How are the results sent to the embassy or provided to me?
• Are there extra visits or tests I should plan for?
• What happens if the provider needs more information?

If you still aren't sure which provider to use, pause before booking. Use the USCIS civil surgeon locator for a U.S.-based I-693 exam, or contact the U.S. embassy or consulate handling your CR1 case for the approved overseas provider. That small check can keep you from scheduling the wrong kind of medical exam.