Phone Number: |
961-4-542600
961-4-543600 |
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E-Mail: |
BeirutACS@state.gov |
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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: |
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Best Contact Method: |
by email. They are always so nice and helpful. The 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 actually 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: |
Instruction for completing application for K(1) visa
DS-156 applications(2 copies)
Ds-156 K (only for k1)
I-134
Form DS-230 part I
Form DS-230 part II only for k1 applicants
For CR1, there is no packet to be picked up. NVC sends the file directly to consulate. |
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Issues Packet 4? |
No |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
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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.
DS-156 applications(2 copies)
Ds-156 K (only for k1)
Individual civil record + translation
Family extract + translation
Two photo 2X2 inch
MRV fee of 131 dollars or the equivalent in lebanese currency
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
Form DS-230 part I
Form DS-230 part II only for k1 applicants
*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? |
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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-1 month (if need for AP). |
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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 $100 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 nie :-) |
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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. |
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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? |
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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. |
