Beirut: CR1/IR1 visas issued

Immigrant visa: Spouse of U.S. citizen

Normal visa services not available

The U.S. Embassy in Beirut is not offering normal visa services, and is helping U.S. citizens with emergencies first. If you had an interview here, the embassy will email you a new, later date.

Details

On February 23, 2026, the State Department ordered the non-emergency staff of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut to leave. Its notice of February 25, 2026, which is still posted, says that routine visa processing is not currently available at the embassy, which is giving priority to emergency services for U.S. citizens. Applicants who had an interview in Beirut are to be emailed a new, later date.

Since its April 2 update, the State Department's scheduling tool has given Beirut the same month for spouses, children and parents of U.S. citizens: February 2026. Check lb.usembassy.gov/visas for updates.

Source: State Department: Limited Services Available at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon.

Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

Interview scheduling at Beirut

The State Department’s tool still shows months for Beirut. Do not rely on them. See “Normal visa services not available” above.

Source: State Department IV Scheduling Status Tool, updated Oct 7, 2026.

Visas issued, Mar 2025 – Feb 2026

245

down 79% from the year before

Per month

Visas issued show how busy the post is, not how long you will wait.