If your purpose of travel falls into one of the following categories, you may qualify for an expedited visa appointment at U.S. Embassy Baghdad (BaghdadNIV@state.gov) or U.S. Consulate General Erbil (ErbilNIV@state.gov):
- Emergency Travel for Medical Treatment or Death of a Family Member
If you require a visitor (B) visa for emergency travel to receive medical treatment in the United States or due to the serious illness or death of a family member in the United States, please email BaghdadNIV@state.gov or Erbilniv@state.gov with the subject line “Emergency Travel.” Include the following in your message:
– A copy of each applicant’s DS-160 confirmation page.
– A copy of each applicant’s passport data page. The passport must have at least six months of validity remaining after the planned date of entry into the United States.
– For medical treatment in the United States:
- A letter from the U.S. hospital or doctor stating why treatment in the United States is necessary, the planned date and duration of treatment, and the estimated cost; and
- A letter from the applicant’s local doctor describing the diagnosis and explaining why sufficient treatment is unavailable in Iraq.
– If your immediate family member in the United States is seriously ill, please send information about his or her diagnosis from a doctor in the United States.
– If your immediate family member passed away in the United States, please provide a copy of the death certificate or other documentation.
- Urgent Business for Citizens and Residents of Iraq
If you require a visitor (B) visa to conduct urgent business in the United States, please email BaghdadNIV@state.gov or ErbilNIV@state.gov with the subject line “Urgent Business.” We will consider expediting appointments for travel related to significant U.S. investment, procurement, job creation or fulfillment of contracted services. We cannot expedite appointments for most routine meetings, training, conferences or seminars. Include the following in your message:
– A description of your urgent business travel with documents to support the claimed investment, procurement, job creation, or contract delivery.
– A copy of each applicant’s DS-160 confirmation page.
– A copy of each applicant’s passport data page. The passport must have at least six months of validity remaining after the planned date of entry.
- Student (F/M) and Exchange Visitor (J) visas for Citizens and Residents of Iraq
If you are applying for one these visa categories, please email BaghdadNIV@state.gov or ErbilNIV@state.gov with the subject line “F/M/J Visa.” Include the following in your message:
– A copy of your Form I-20 (for students) or DS-2019 (for exchange visitors).
– A copy of each applicant’s DS-160 confirmation page.
– A copy of each applicant’s passport data page. The passport must have at least six months of validity remaining after your planned date of entry.
- Temporary Employment Visas (H, L, O, P, Q)
If you are applying for one these visa categories, please email BaghdadNIV@state.gov or ErbilNIV@state.gov with the subject line “Temporary Employment Visa.” Include the following in your message:
– A copy of your approved Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Form I-129, or Notice of Action, Form I-797.
– A copy of each applicant’s DS-160 confirmation page.
– A copy of each applicant’s passport data page. The passport must have at least six months of validity remaining after your planned date of entry.
- Travel for Non-Citizens and Non-Residents of Iraq
We cannot expedite appointments if you are not an Iraqi citizen and are not a long-term resident of Iraq.
Please note that if you are not an Iraqi citizen and do not reside in Iraq, we will cancel any appointments you make through our online scheduling website and notify you of the cancelation by email.
Applicants may try to schedule appointments at any U.S. embassy or consulate with available appointments. Visit usvisas.state.gov for information on applying at other U.S. missions.
- ESTA Denials
If hold the passport of a country in the Visa Waiver Program, are a long-term resident of Iraq, and were recently denied ESTA authorization, you are not eligible to travel under the Visa Waiver Program.
Email BaghdadNIV@state.gov or ErbilNIV@state.gov to request an appointment for a B1/B2 (business and tourism) visa with the subject “ESTA denial” and include the following attachments:
-A copy of your ESTA denial
-DS-160 Confirmation page (CEAC)
– A copy of your Iraq residency card
-Passport with more than six months of validity after your planned entry to the United States.