To request an expedited/emergency appointment, an applicant must first pay their MRV fee and schedule an appointment. Only after an appointment is scheduled can they request that the Consular Section grant an earlier appointment date based on emergency circumstances.

Step 1: Schedule an Appointment

• The applicant must have already scheduled a regular appointment at a U.S. Consulate in Tel Aviv. This must be done even if the appointment scheduled does not fit the need of the applicant.

Step 2: Request an Expedited Appointment

• The applicant must send an e-mail requesting an emergency appointment to the appropriate Consular Section: nivtelavivemrg@state.gov
• The request must contain:
• The full name of the applicant requesting the emergency appointment
• Date of the previously scheduled appointment
• A description of the emergency travel.
• Scanned documents confirming the nature of the emergency
• Emergency Appointments will only be granted at the Consular Section's discretion. The following is a list of typical circumstances that may merit favorable consideration. Please note that the list is not all-encompassing.
1. An immediate relative's death, grave illness or life threatening accident taking place in the United States, with the name, relationship, place and description of the matter, and attending physician or funeral home's contact information.
2. An applicant for a student or exchange visitor (F/M/J) visa whose I-20 or DS-2019 or a temporary worker whose I-797 shows a start date that is earlier than the first available visa appointment.
3. A recently lost or stolen visa (must provide documentation regarding the theft).
4. An unexpected need to travel to the United States for urgent business purposes.
5. An unexpected visit that is of significant cultural, political, journalistic or economic importance.
• In all cases, the applicant will be expected to bring to the interview documentation which substantiates the emergency in addition to those forms and supporting documents normally required.

Step 3: Consular Decisions

• The Consular Section will strive to respond to the request as expeditiously as possible, generally within two business days by scheduling a new appointment. If the applicant's request for an expedited appointment is accepted, the applicant will receive a new confirmation e-mail with a new date and time to appear at the Consular Section. If the request is not approved, the applicant should attend the original appointment.
• Please be advised that the granting of an expedited appointment in no way guarantees visa issuance. U.S. law places the burden of qualifying for any visa solely on the Consular Decision.