Peru — green card pathways guide.

DV-eligible. Family and asylum common.

DV-eligible. Family and asylum common.

Best pathways for Peru-born applicants

  • DV Lottery — Eligible.
  • Immediate Relative — USC sponsorship.
  • Asylum — Available for credible claims.
  • EB-2 / EB-3 — Available.

Common documentation and process challenges

Document procurement from RENIEC. PCC from Ministerio del Interior. Apostille required.

Consular processing notes

Lima handles immigrant visas. Generally efficient.

Country-specific resources

  • U.S. Embassy in Peru — official information on immigrant visa appointments
  • USCIS country-specific procedures (uscis.gov)
  • State Department Reciprocity Schedule — what civil documents are available
Personalized guidance

Country of birth affects backlogs, but your specific profile — education, family ties, current location, employment — determines optimal strategy. Take the eligibility quiz to map your options.