Follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan.
If you do not complete each step before your visa interview, the consular section may require you to reschedule.
All applicants must follow the instructions below before going to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Before your visa interview appointment, register online. Registering lets us return your passport and documents to you after your visa interview. It also allows you to cancel or reschedule your interview if necessary. Rescheduling is only possible on a date after your assigned interview date.
As soon as you receive your interview date, you must schedule a medical exam in Jordan. Click the “Medical Exam Instructions” button below for a list of designated doctors’ offices in Jordan. Schedule and attend a medical exam with one of these doctors before your interview.
It is important that you prepare/upload all required original documents in advance of your interview date. We’ve created a checklist that will tell you what to submit.
Pre-Interview Checklist >>
Special Information for Syrian Applicants >>
Read our interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need to take before your visa interview.
Everyone applying for an immigrant visa, no matter how old they are, must have a medical exam before they get their visa. Only a physician approved by the U.S. Embassy is allowed to do this exam. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below before your visa appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Medical exam results from other physicians will not be accepted.
The following physicians are authorized to conduct medical examinations for immigrant visa applicants. The names are arranged alphabetically and the order in which they appear has no other significance.
Dr. Agnes De Baz
#54, Ibn Khaldoun St. (Al-Khaldi), 5th floor
Amman, Jordan
Telephone: Clinic – (06) 4403877
Mobile: 07 77515116
Email: dr.agnesdebaz@gmail.com
Dr. Rana Al Bakri & Dr. Laila Kutkut
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Medical Center
Shmaisani, Abdelhameed Sharaf Street, Buildings 62, 64, Amman Jordan
Telephone: 962-79-3206100 ext. 2506/2502/2800 and 962-79-7433882 and 962-79-1205189
E-mail: IOMAmmanMHACAppts@iom.int
Office hours:
08:00 a.m. – 04:30 p.m. Sunday – Wednesday
08:00 a.m. – 02:30 p.m. Thursday
Dr. Amy F. Khoury
Abdoun Clinics
Second Floor
Across the street from Arab Medical Center Emergency room door
Telephone: (06) 593-8006Fax: (06) 593-8003
E-mail: dr.amy@afk-clinic.com
Office Hours: 09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m. Saturday – Thursday
The doctor will need the following items to complete the medical exam forms:
Any medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, must be paid directly to the examining physician.
The medical exam will include:
Your physician may request other tests as needed. Be prepared to discuss your medical history, the medications you are taking, and the current treatments you are receiving. More information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.
U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to get certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of a visa. Current immigrant visa vaccination requirements are available on CDC.Gov. There you can find information on what vaccines you need based on your age. You can also read Frequently Asked Questions about our medical exam requirements at Travel.State.Gov.
The following schedule of costs represents the maximum amount that authorized physicians may charge for a given service. These prices are subject to change only with the approval of the embassy. If you believe that a panel physician has charged you more than the maximum authorized amount, inform the embassy immediately at support-jordan@ustraveldocs.com.
Service |
Cost in JOD |
Medical Examination (Adult) Includes: Chest X-ray and Radiology Consult, Serologic Test for Syphilis, Physical and Mental Status Examination and Documentation, Test for Gonorrhea. |
135 JD per person (not including vaccines) |
Medical Examination (Child) Includes Physical and Mental Status Examination and Documentation. |
55 JD per person (not including vaccines) |
| Vaccines | Cost to hospital plus 25% (Note: this is the percentage pre-set by Jordanian Government for the hospital’s profit) |
Bacteriological examination of sputum, when needed, for a series of three acid-fast smears. |
55-90 JD per person |
When your examination is completed, the doctor will provide you with exam results in a sealed envelope. DO NOT OPEN THIS ENVELOPE. Bring the sealed envelope with you to the interview. R to the pre-interview checklist below for a complete list of required documents and submission instructions. Any x-rays taken will be given to you. You DO NOT need to bring the x-rays to your visa interview unless you suffer from tuberculosis (TB). However, you must carry the x-rays with you when you travel to the United States for the first time.
Please use the list below to determine the items that every applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview:
Applicants who fall into any category listed in italics below should bring these additional documents:
For family-based visa applications:
If you are married:
If you were previously married:
For employment-based visa applications:
If you have ever been convicted of a crime:
If you have served in any country’s military:
If you are adopted:
If you are the petitioner’s stepchild:
If your visa class requires you to be unmarried:
Preparing for Your Interview at the U.S. Embassy in Amman
Upload your documents to CEAC at least two (2) weeks in advance of the interview date unless you’re applying for a K, DV, or employment-based visa. Uploading documents ahead of time will allow the Embassy to review the case to ensure the applicant has all required documents. If the case is missing a document, the Embassy will send an email before the appointment with a list of missing requirements. If you don’t bring all the documents you need on the day of the interview, you will be turned away and asked to schedule a new interview date online. Visit the U.S. Embassy’s visa webpages for more detailed information.
Non-residents of Jordan and applicants traveling to Jordan for interview:
You should arrive in Jordan five days before your interview and conduct your medical exam.
Rescheduling or Cancelling Your Interview
If you are unable to attend your interview, you may reschedule at www.ustraveldocs.com. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so attempt to attend the date already assigned. You must register online before rescheduling.
There’s no guarantee that a visa will still be available if you reschedule your appointment. Check the Visa Bulletin carefully before you reschedule your interview. If you’re applying for a Diversity Visa (DV), remember that visas are limited in number and must be issued by September 30 of the program year.
Please note: You can only reschedule after your assigned interview date.
Security screening procedures
All visitors to the U.S. Embassy in Amman must follow certain security procedures. Any visitor who declines to be screened by U.S. Embassy security personnel will be unable to enter the Embassy. To avoid delaying your entry and that of those in line behind you, only what you need for your interview. If you leave items in your car, be sure to put them in the trunk and lock your car; do not leave any personal items in view in the passenger compartment.
People entering the Consular Section will not be able to bring any electronic or battery-operated devices (including, but not limited to, mobile phones, laptops, digital watches, cameras, and portable music players.
Accompanying People
The following people may accompany a visa applicant to their interview:
Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview.
Immigrant Visa Fees
If you have not paid all required fees to either the National Visa Center or via the interview appointment website, be prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview.
All fees may be paid in either U.S. dollars or the Jordanian dollar equivalent. We accept cash and credit cards only.
If you are found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded. You can find a complete list of fees on our Fees for Visa Services webpage.
Do Not make Travel Plans Outside of Jordan
If your visa is approved, we will keep your passport at the Embassy while we prepare your immigration packet and print a visa for your passport. We will return your passport to you later via courier services only. If you must travel within Jordan while your passport is still with us, make sure you have a valid picture ID other than your passport.
Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) – Visa Eligibility After Age 21
If a child Turns 21 while an immigration application is pending, the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) may preserve their "child" status for visa purposes — but eligibility depends on the visa category.
Learn more about CSPA visa eligibility here.
A consular officer can decide on a visa application only after reviewing the formal application and interviewing the applicant. There is no guarantee that you will receive a visa. Do not sell your house, car or property, resign from your job or make non-refundable flight or other travel arrangements until you have received your immigrant visa.
If More Information Is Needed
Sometimes a consular officer refuses a visa application to review additional documents or for administrative processing.
For additional documents:
For administrative processing:
Wait at least 90 days after your interview before asking about your application status.
What Happens After Visa Approval?
Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet – We will place your immigrant visa on a page in your passport. Please review your visa to make sure there are no spelling errors. We will also give you a sealed envelope containing documents that you must give to U.S. immigration authorities when you arrive in the United States for the first time. Do not open this envelope. You must carry it with you; do not put it in your checked luggage. If you receive X-rays during your medical examination, carry those with you and give them to the U.S. immigration authorities.
If your visa contains the note “IV DOCS in CCD” then you will not receive this package, and your documents have been transmitted electronically. If you receive X-rays during your medical examination, carry those with you and give them to the U.S. immigration authorities.
USCIS Immigrant Fee – All individuals who are issued immigrant visas overseas must pay an Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to traveling to the United States. This fee is for processing your residency status and printing your Permanent Resident Card. Only adopted children entering the United States under the Hague Process, returning residents, and people traveling on a K visa are exempt from this fee.
When You Should Travel – You must enter the United States before the expiration date on your visa, which is usually six months from the date of printing. Your visa cannot be extended, and all fees are nonrefundable. The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. Children who turn 21 years old after visa issuance must enter the United States before they turn 21 years old; otherwise, they will lose their immigrant status.
Getting a Green Card – Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write on your visa application form. This is a very important document that proves you have permission to reside in the United States. Do not travel outside of the United States until you receive your Permanent Resident Card. Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident.
Children’s Issues – Children are required to have certain vaccinations before they can enroll in school in the United States. Therefore, we recommend that you bring your child’s complete vaccination records with you to the United States. Additionally, if your child is adopted, you have full custody as the result of a divorce, or you share custody with the child’s other parent, we recommend that you bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custodial papers from the authoritative court in your home country. You will likely need these papers (translated into English) in the United States for issues such as school enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship.
Information for New Immigrants – Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. You can read their publication “Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants” online.
If you are interviewing for a Diversity Visa (DV), all the above instructions apply to you. Please schedule and attend a medical examination prior to your visa interview and gather the required documents.
Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants.
Bring to your interview
In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants should also bring the following items to your visa interview:
Review your DV Lottery entry
Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E-DV entry. On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. If you are legally married you must have listed your spouse, even if you are currently separated from him/her (unless your spouse is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).
Additionally, you must have listed ALL your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. This includes your natural children, your spouse’s children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country.
Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa lottery will result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable. If you failed to include a child who had already been born, or a spouse to whom you were married when you entered the lottery, you should not proceed with the visa application. You can review the eligibility requirements on the Diversity Visa Process webpage.
Some visa applicants traveling from Syria have encountered difficulties arriving in Amman for their immigrant visa interviews.
You May run into problems entering the country if you don’t coordinate with us in advance. We cannot facilitate entry to Jordan for reasons other than a scheduled immigrant visa interview.
If you are flying into Jordan:
Please note that the U.S. Embassy in Amman is unable to guarantee or facilitate entry into Jordan for immigrant visa applicants arriving from Syria or Beirut by air.
If you are entering Jordan by land:
We can’t help visa applicants attempting to enter Jordan by land through border crossings. If you are unable to enter the country, you may need to schedule your interview at a different Embassy or Consulate using the information below.
If you are refused entry into Jordan:
If any of the following occur, send us an email at support-Jordan@ustraveldocs.com and explain your situation so that we can help:
Do not call the U.S. Embassy. Instead, reach out to us at the email address above to reschedule your interview.
If you would like to have your interview at another Embassy or Consulate, you may request that your case is transferred to that location. Contact that Embassy or Consulate directly with your request.
Important reminders for Syrian applicants:
To find out more information about documentary requirements, fees, and other information, read the information on the U.S. Embassy’s Visa webpages.
If you are a K1 or K3 visa applicant and received confirmation from NVC that your case has been sent to Embassy Amman, contact us by email at support-jordan@ustraveldocs.com in order to schedule your interview. Also contact us If you cannot keep the appointment or wish to reschedule.
Send all required documents before your appointment, following the steps below. If you do not send a complete set of documents ahead of time, your processing will be delayed. If your documents are not complete before your appointment, your interview may be cancelled and you may need to make a new appointment online.
1. Jordanians, residents of Jordan, and applicants already in Jordan: Bring all required documents to your appointment. Submitting an incomplete set of documents will delay the processing of your application. Your interview may be cancelled and you may need to schedule a new appointment online.
2. Non-residents of Jordan and applicants traveling to Jordan for interview: Bring all your documents on the day of the interview. Failure to bring all needed documents may result in delaying the processing of your application or canceling your appointment.
You must submit the following documents for you and any accompanying children in advance of your appointment:
Photographs: Two new photographs matching the U.S. immigration specifications as described on the following webpage: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html
Valid passport: Passport valid for six months beyond the anticipated interview date.
Visa Fee: K Visa application fees should be paid prior to your interview. You can pay online or in person at the VFS global offices in Jordan Payment locations.
Other Proof of Relationship: Bring proof of ongoing meaningful relationship between you and your relative demonstrating a bona fide relationship (photos, emails, letters, phone bills, money wiring, etc.)
Visa Form: You must fill out form DS-160 online.
Medical exam: Arrange for a medical examination to be completed by one of the physicians listed on the embassy webpage: U.S. Embassy Amman, Jordan - AMM. Do NOT submit the X-ray film, but only the medical reports. Present your immunization card to the panel physician. Try to book an appointment that is close to your interview date, as the validity of the immigrant visa is the same as the validity of the medical examination, which is 6 months.
Civil Status Certificate: An original Civil Status Certificate recently issued from the Civil Registry Office. You may request it in English; if not issued in English, a translation must be attached along with the original certificate.
Birth Certificate: If you have children, you must obtain a birth certificate for each child. Bring the original document to the interview.
Marriage Certificate: If you are married, you must obtain a civil marriage document and bring the original document to the interview.
Previous Marriage and/or Divorce Certificates: If you or the petitioner were previously married, you must provide evidence of termination of all previous marriages and marriage certificates.
Evidence of Support: Obtain evidence that will show that you are not likely to become dependent upon government support while living in the United States. Generally, you should provide an affidavit of support from I-134 from the petitioner accompanied with a copy of his complete federal income tax returns for the most recent year, his W-2 forms, and a letter from his employer. You may also provide the following:
Police Certificate: If you are 16 or older, you need a police certificate from:
After the National Visa Center receives your approved I-129F petition from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), they will forward it to the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan and will notify you. When you receive the notification, contact the U.S. Embassy in Amman via: support-jordan@ustraveldocs.com in order to start processing your petition.
No assurance can be given in advance that a visa will be issued. You are advised not to make any travel arrangements for departure from your country, nor to dispose of your properties or give up your job, until the visa has been issued to you.
Upon arrival at the consulate office on your appointment date, present the appointment confirmation to the receptionist.
If you have any further questions, please visit: http://www.ustraveldocs.com
Last Updated: 8/25/2026
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