Phone Number: |
961-4-542600
961-4-543600
Fax: 961-4-543498
*When calling or faxing from the U.S. dial 011 and proceed with the number. |
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E-Mail: |
BeirutIV@state.gov (Immigrant Visa)
BeirutNIV@state.gov (Non-Immigrant Visa)
BeirutACS@state.gov (American Citizens Services)
*Most correspondence is via email or fax |
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Address: |
located in Aoukar, off the Dbayeh Highway, facing the Aoukar Municipal Building.
Parking is across the street. There is also a translator in a very small building there. |
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Working Hours: |
Monday - Friday (8am-4pm)
Interviews will only be scheduled Mon-Thurs. |
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Best Contact Method: |
By email. They are always so nice and helpful. They do not accept phone calls to visa department. |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
The Embassy will contact the beneficiary once the packet arrives from NVC. This is usually only a 2 day time span. Once the packet is received and additional documents are obtained email the Embassy for an interview. Between email and actual interview it will be about 2 weeks. We emailed just before we received all docs and were able to get it done before the interview. |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
U.S. Embassy will notify you when they receive your case from the NVC. They will verify information with you and mail Packet 3.
Instructions for completing application for K(1) visa including:
DS-156 applications(2 copies) must be filled out online at evisaforms.state.gov then printed in 2 copies with the bar code.
Ds-156 K (only for K1)
DS-230 Part 1
$350 MRV Fee paid at Embassy(K1)
I-134
Individual civil record + Translation
Family Extract + Translation
Police Certificates + Translation
List of doctors approved by the Embassy
Results of Medical Examination (Sealed)
Two Photos
Guidelines for the photographs needed for the application, with on the back, a list of photo studios that are familiar with the guidelines
NOTE* Please refer to the following website: http://lebanon.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas/required-forms-and-appointment-instructions/instructions-for-completing-an-application-for-a-k-visa.html
For CR1, there is no packet to be picked up. NVC sends the file directly to consulate. Also there is no fee to be paid at consulate if fees paid at NVC (which amount to $455 for CR1 as of February 2010). |
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Issues Packet 4? |
No |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
N/A |
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Forms to Consulate? |
No forms are required to be sent to the Consualte, but this is what is required to be brought to the interview.
*All signatures should be originals OR notarized copies of the original. All-non-English documents must be accompanied by sworn translations into English.
DS-156 applications(2 copies)
Ds-156 K (only for k1)
DS-230 Part 1
Individual civil record + translation
Family extract + translation
Two photo 2X2 inch
MRV fee of 350 dollars or the equivalent in lebanese currency (as of June 4, 2010)
Engagement or wedding ceremony photos
Proof or relationship
Beneficiary's passport
I-134 filled out, together with the proof that the petitioner is employed
Result of Medical Examination
Police certificate + Translation
*For CR1 Interview, bring beneficiary's original birth certificate, individual and family registry as well as police record. |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
No
Dear,
The documents that are required along with the I-134 are employment letter and a copy of last year tax returns.
Thank you,
American Embassy Beirut
Consular Section
Immigrant Visa Unit
Fax: 00-961-4-543498
Website: http://lebanon.usembassy.gov
Please use the chain of your email inquiry with this office when sending follow ups, as opposed to creating a new email message, in order for us to have a complete record of all information pertinent to your case. &
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
No |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
No |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Same_Day |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
Typically you will recieve the visa in 1 week (up to 2 weeks or possibly 1 month if need for AP). My husband was told to pick up his visa a week later (since we already had AP @ NVC for both our K3 and CR1). |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
The medical exam will be $125 plus $50 extra for vaccination needed for CR1. |
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List of doctors? |
The doctors are all designated by the Embassy.. He called one day and was able to get the exam scheduled within 2 days. There is a list of about 5 Dr. that is included in packt 3 therefore there will be no problem getting an appointment in a short amount of time. The doctor we called was very nice :-) |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
2 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
1 - 4 hours
(he waited 2 hours for a 10 minute interview); my hubby waited about 2-3 hours as well. I was scheduled at 8:30, I finished at 10:00 |
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Vaccination requirements? |
For k1 no vaccination is required, but vaccinations will be required once they arrive. Have the beneficiary obtained a list of vaccinations they have already received from their local Dr.
CR1 vaccination only one according to hubby. Very easy exam! Don't worry, it's a piece of cake! |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Check out Booking.com, there are very reasonable priced hotels with good reviews near the U.S. Embassy. Nearby towns include: Aoukar, Dbayeh, Jal El Dib, Jounieh. |
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Additional Info? |
Remember to be yourself and be honest. Be prepared to speak English if you put down you speak English on the I129/I 130 forms. Hubby was not allowed to speak Arabic. If you do not understand a question always ask for it to be repeated or rephrased. Never answer anything you did not understand as this can result in a mistake and visa denial due to a misunderstanding! Consulate officer do not mind to repeat. They realize that beneficiaries can often have a language barrier. Hubby asked nicely to repeat the questions he did not comprehend and the CO was nice enough to accomodate him. |
