US Civil Surgeons

New Jersey · Updated November 2026

Civil surgeons in New Jersey

New Jersey has one of the highest shares of foreign-born residents in the U.S., and North Jersey clinics serve applicants from across the New York metro area.

If you file Form I-485 inside the U.S., you need a medical exam by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon. The results go on Form I-693. New Jersey has one of the highest shares of foreign-born residents in the country, and North Jersey clinics serve applicants from across the New York metro area.

This page lists civil surgeons in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Edison and Elizabeth, plus immigration lawyers who work with green card cases. Check any doctor with the USCIS "Find a Civil Surgeon" tool before you book. A lawyer is not required, but some people hire one for complex cases.

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Highest rated across New Jersey

  1. LenoyMED at Elizabeth in Elizabeth
    4.9(825 Google reviews)
  2. David J. Ores, MD in New York
    5.0(276 Google reviews)
  3. AFC Urgent Care US Route 1-9 in Elizabeth
    4.9(887 Google reviews)
  4. Elitra Health in New York
    5.0(44 Google reviews)
  5. Carbon Health Urgent Care Green Brook in Green Brook Township
    4.8(777 Google reviews)
  6. Edison Wellness Medical Group - Edison in Edison
    4.8(495 Google reviews)

Green card medical exam in New Jersey: FAQs

Do I need to file Form I-693 together with my I-485 in New Jersey?

Since December 2, 2024, USCIS generally requires Form I-693 to be submitted together with Form I-485. A filing without it can be rejected. The civil surgeon must sign the form no more than 60 days before you file. Plan your lab tests and vaccines around that window so the timing works.

How much does a green card medical exam cost in New Jersey?

USCIS does not set the price. Each civil surgeon sets their own fee. Total cost commonly ranges 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.

What should I bring to my exam in Newark, Jersey City or another New Jersey city?

Bring a government photo ID such as your passport, your vaccination records, a list of current medicines, past chest X-ray results if you have them, and payment. Blood test results usually take a few days to two weeks, so book early. Do not open the sealed I-693 envelope.

Looking for immigration lawyers instead? See immigration lawyers in New Jersey.