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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
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