US Civil Surgeons

Massachusetts · Updated November 2026

Civil surgeons in Massachusetts

Massachusetts sees steady green card demand from Greater Boston's universities, hospitals and tech employers, plus long-standing communities in Lowell and Worcester.

Massachusetts has steady demand for green card medical exams. Greater Boston's universities, hospitals and tech employers bring in applicants from around the world, and Lowell and Worcester have long-standing immigrant communities that keep growing. Wherever you live in the state, the first step is finding a doctor USCIS designates as a civil surgeon.

This page lists civil surgeons and immigration lawyers in Boston, Worcester, Lowell, Springfield and Cambridge. A civil surgeon completes Form I-693, the medical exam report you file with Form I-485. An immigration lawyer is optional, but many people hire one for complex cases. Check any doctor with the USCIS Find a Civil Surgeon tool before you book.

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Highest rated across Massachusetts

  1. New England Endovascular Center in West Springfield
    4.9(173 Google reviews)
  2. Zenith Primary & Urgent Care in Marlborough
    4.8(299 Google reviews)
  3. Boston Specialists in Boston
    4.7(1,185 Google reviews)
  4. AFC Urgent Care Back Bay in Boston
    4.6(1,850 Google reviews)
  5. 3D Medical Immigration in Quincy
    4.7(47 Google reviews)
  6. AFC Urgent Care Cambridge Porter Square in Cambridge
    4.5(481 Google reviews)

Green card medical exam in Massachusetts: FAQs

Do I have to use a civil surgeon in Massachusetts?

No. USCIS does not require you to see a doctor in your home state. You can use any USCIS-designated civil surgeon anywhere in the country. Most people pick one close to home or work because the exam can take two visits and blood test results usually take a few days to two weeks.

How much does the exam cost in Boston or Worcester?

USCIS does not set the price. Each civil surgeon sets their own fee, and total cost commonly ranges from about $200 to $500 or more. City, lab tests and how many vaccines you need all affect the total. Health insurance often does not cover it, so ask about the fee before you book.

Can I file my I-485 before the exam is done?

Generally no. Since December 2, 2024, USCIS requires Form I-693 to be filed together with Form I-485, and a filing without it can be rejected. The civil surgeon must sign the form no more than 60 days before you file. Plan the exam early so the timing works.

Looking for immigration lawyers instead? See immigration lawyers in Massachusetts.