Immigrant Visa Services
General Information
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut performs all immigrant visa services. U.S. immigration law provides for the issuance of immigrant visas in four general categories: Immediate relatives, family based, employment based and Diversity Immigrant Visa Program .
In addition to the four general categories, we also provide issuance of immigrant and fiancé visas, determination regarding returning resident status and the issuance of transportation letters for lost or misplaced green cards.
For specific information regarding immigrant visa services, please send a fax to 04-543498 or an e-mail to BeirutIV@state.gov.
Replies will be sent within 3 working days.
Hours of Operation
Immigrant visa services are offered at the following times:
- Immigrant visa interviews: Monday through Thursday, by appointment only.
- Filing of I-130 petitions: Friday, by appointment only.
- Services for U.S. Legal Permanent Residents: (no appointment necessary) - Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., except on the last Friday of the month.
Please note: We are not open to the public on the last Friday of the month.
To change an appointment date
If you will be unable to attend your scheduled appointment, please:
- Notify the Immigrant Visa Unit at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled appointment by fax (961-4-543498) or e-mail BeirutIV@state.gov.
- Explain the circumstances surrounding your cancellation.
- Provide approximate dates when you would like to reschedule.
Please Note:
- Preferred dates cannot be guaranteed.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor the "timing out" of their petitions (i.e., IR2 beneficiary turning 21 years of age and becoming ineligible for that category of visa).
For specific information regarding immigrant visa services, please send a fax (04-543498), or send an e-mail to: BeirutIV@state.gov. Replies will be sent within 3 working days.
Contact Information
Further information can be obtained via several different channels:
- By calling the Embassy at 04-542-600 or 04-543-600, at any time, to hear recorded information on all consular services.
- By e-mailing the immigrant visa section at: BeirutIV@state.gov.
- By sending a fax at 04-543498.
Replies will be sent within 3 working days.
