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Mostly current across employment-based categories. Family-based clean. DV ineligible.
Best pathways for United Kingdom-born applicants
- Immediate Relative — USC spouse/parent — most common.
- EB-1 / EB-2 / EB-3 — All mostly current for UK-born applicants.
- EB-5 all categories — Current.
- L-1 to EB-1C — British executives transferring to U.S. parent companies.
Common documentation and process challenges
Document procurement straightforward (GRO records). Northern Ireland-born are eligible for DV (treated separately from UK).
Consular processing notes
London is primary post. Belfast for Northern Ireland-related. Generally efficient processing across categories.
Country-specific resources
- U.S. Embassy in United Kingdom — official information on immigrant visa appointments
- USCIS country-specific procedures (uscis.gov)
- State Department Reciprocity Schedule — what civil documents are available
Personalized guidance
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