Full immigrant visa processing has resumed at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut for Lebanese family members of U.S. citizens.
The National Visa Center (NVC) will directly email petitioners, beneficiaries, and representatives of spouses, children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens with approved I-130 petitions to provide an immigrant visa interview appointment date and instructions. Please check your email for updates.
Routine nonimmigrant visa processing is not available in Beirut. Applicants can apply at any other U.S. embassy or consulate.
Immigrant visa cases will continue to be processed according to the final action date published in the Visa Bulletin. In November/December, the Embassy Beirut will schedule interviews with currently eligible family preference immigrant visa cases and nonimmigrant Fiancé (K-1) visa cases.
Individuals can request to transfer their immigrant visa case to another U.S. embassy or consulate by contacting the National Visa Center.
For inquiries, contact Embassy Beirut’s Visa Navigator or email [email protected].
For more, see: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2024/10/17/dhs-offers-protections-lebanese-nationals-currently-united-states