Illinois · Updated November 2026
Civil surgeons in Illinois
Most Illinois applicants are in the Chicago metro area, where civil surgeons are spread across the city and the north and west suburbs.
If you file Form I-485 in Illinois, you need a medical exam by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. The results go on Form I-693. Most applicants here live in the Chicago metro area. Civil surgeons are spread across the city and the north and west suburbs.
We list civil surgeons and immigration lawyers in Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie and nearby towns. Check any doctor with the USCIS "Find a Civil Surgeon" tool before you book. Each doctor sets their own fee. An immigration lawyer is not required, but some people hire one for complex cases.
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- Clinica Medica del Nino Jesus/Immigration Physicals in Aurora
- Passport Health - West Loop Travel Clinic in Chicago
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- Emery Medical Center in Des Plaines
- Northwest Medical Care in Schaumburg
- Oakton Health Center in Skokie
Green card medical exam in Illinois: FAQs
Where can I get a green card medical exam in the Chicago area?
USCIS designates civil surgeons, and you can find them across Chicago and the north and west suburbs, including Aurora, Naperville, Schaumburg and Skokie. Use the USCIS "Find a Civil Surgeon" tool to confirm a doctor's designation before you book. Then call about the fee, wait times and what to bring.
How much does Form I-693 cost in Illinois?
USCIS does not set the price. Each civil surgeon sets their own fee. In Illinois, total cost commonly runs from about $200 to $500 or more, depending on the city, lab tests and how many vaccines you need. Health insurance often does not cover it. Ask for a full quote before you book, since lab work and shots may be billed apart.
How long does the exam take, and when should I book it?
Blood test results usually take a few days to two weeks before the civil surgeon can sign Form I-693. The surgeon must sign no more than 60 days before you file Form I-485. Since December 2, 2024, USCIS generally wants the I-693 filed with the I-485, so plan ahead and book early.
Looking for immigration lawyers instead? See immigration lawyers in Illinois.