Follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Perú.

**IF YOU DO NOT BRING ALL RELEVANT ORIGINAL CIVIL DOCUMENTS TO YOUR INTERVIEW, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESCHEDULE YOUR OWN APPOINTMENT AT A LATER DATE**

Step 1: Register your appointment online

Register your appointment(s) and include information for all family members applying with you. Failure to register will result in delays and possibly additional expenses. Select the “Register” button below to get started.

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Step 2: Schedule and complete a medical exam in Perú

Click the “Medical Exam Instructions” button below for a list of designated doctors in Peru. Schedule and attend a medical exam with one of these doctors before your interview.

Complete your medical exam as soon as possible, ideally no later than 20 days before your visa interview to make sure that the medical report is ready in time for your interview.

If your medical exam is not ready for your interview, your application will be delayed.

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Step 3: Complete your pre-interview checklist

It is important that you prepare and upload all required original documents in advance of your interview date. We’ve created a checklist that will tell you what documents you need.

Peruvian birth, marriage, divorce, and death reports must be certified by RENIEC. You must bring the original documents to your appointment and upload them to your electronic visa application.

Applicants who fail to bring required documents will be required to reschedule their own appointment. See our “Pre-Interview Checklist” for a list of required documents.

Pre-Interview Checklist >>

Step 4: Review interview guidelines

Read interview guidelines and other information to better prepare yourself for your visa interview appointment and for what happens after the interview.

Interview Guidelines >>

Medical Exam Instructions

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.

Some medical exam reports may take between 8 to 10 weeks to complete.

Dr. Sandro Corigliano
Anglo Americana Clinic
Av. Emilio Cavenecia 250, 7th fl.
San Isidro, Lima 15073
Tel: 616-8900, Extension 5516, 960531310
(phone/WhatsApp)
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays
8:30 am to 11:30 am, and Mondays
and Fridays 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Email: dsaniz@angloamericana.com.pe

Dr. Claudia Lozada
Anglo Americana Clinic
Av. Alfredo Salazar 314, Office 502 - Torre de Consultorios
San Isidro, Lima 15073
Telephone: 959-141-654 (Claro), 970-970-523 (Movistar), 222-1073, 997-921-333 and 616-8900 ext. 4053 (landlines)
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm, Saturday 08:00 am to 12:00 pm

Dr. Viviana Melinchon
Av. Benavides 1579,
Office 804, Miraflores
Telephone:  447-3654, 966-663-855, and 965-768-524
Hours:  Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 2:00pm and 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Saturdays 9:00am to 12:00pm

What to bring to your medical exam

Bring the following items to your medical exam:

• Your visa interview letter,
• Your valid passport, 
• Your immunization records, including COVID 19 vaccines, and
• Your DS-260 confirmation page.

You must pay all medical exam fees, including for x-ray and blood test, directly to the physician. The current price of the medical examination, including basic laboratory tests, is S/2,000 (Peruvian Soles) for applicants 15 years of age or older and S/1,600 (Peruvian Soles) for applicants 14 years of age or under. Additional fees may apply if you complete required vaccinations with the physician.

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During the medical exam

The medical exam will include:

• A medical history review,
• A physical exam,
• A chest X-ray,
• Blood tests (for applicants 15 years of age or older),
• Gonorrhea testing (for applicants 18–24 years of age, or as needed)
• Tuberculosis testing (for applicants two years of age and older).

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 the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about our medical exam requirements at Travel.State.Gov.

After the medical exam

In most cases, the doctor will send the medical report directly to the U.S. Embassy. If instead the doctor gives you the report in a sealed envelope, do not open it. Instead, bring it to your visa interview. The doctor will inform you if additional steps are required to complete your medical report. 

Most medical reports expire six months after the date of the exam, though some may be valid for only three months. Immigrant visas expire on the same day as the supporting medical report. 

If your visa cannot be issued before the expiration of the medical report, and you still wish to emigrate to the United States, you will be required to complete a new medical exam and again pay related fees.

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Pre-Interview Checklist

**IF YOU DO NOT BRING ALL RELEVANT ORIGINAL CIVIL DOCUMENTS TO YOUR INTERVIEW, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO RESCHEDULE YOUR OWN APPOINTMENT AT A LATER DATE**

Use the checklists below to determine which documents you and applying family members must bring to your visa interview appointment. Documents that are NOT in English or Spanish must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

All applicants:

• Your visa interview appointment letter.
  
  
• Unexpired passport valid for six (6) months beyond your intended date of entry to the United States.
  
  
• Any prior passport containing a valid U.S. visa (for example, a non-immigrant tourist or student visa). 
  
  
• Two (2) color photographs (5 cm x 5 cm). Please review our online photo requirements.
  
  
• Confirmation page from the Form DS-260 Application for an Immigrant Visa you submitted online at ceac.state.gov/iv.

• Your original birth certificate certified by RENIEC.
  
  
• Original or certified copies of birth certificates for all children of the principal applicant (even if he or she is not accompanying).

• Medical exam report in a sealed envelope, if provided by the doctor.

Applicants who fall into any category listed in italics below should bring these additional documents:

For all family-based visa applications:

• The appropriate Form I-864 Affidavit of Support for each financial sponsor along with a photocopy of the sponsor’s current IRS transcript, as well as W-2s and U.S. federal income tax return documents for the most recent tax year. 
  
  
• Proof of your U.S. petitioner’s status and domicile in the United States (photocopy of a U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or lawful permanent resident card).
  
  
• Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails).
  
  
• Original birth certificate. Peruvian birth certificates must be certified by RENIEC. Principal applicants must also submit original birth certificates for all their children (even if the children are not accompanying them to obtain a visa immediately). Peruvian birth certificates must be certified by RENIEC.

If you are married:

• Your original marriage certificate. Peruvian marriage certificates must be certified by RENIEC.

If you were previously married:

• our original divorce decree(s), or spouse’s death certificate. Peruvian divorce decrees and death certificates must be certified by RENIEC

If you are older than 18 years of age:

• Original police certificates from your country of current residence and/or nationality and all countries in which you lived for more than 12 months since age 16.
  
  Note: Applicants presenting Peruvian police certificates must present three documents: Certificados de Antecedentes Policiales, Judiciales, and Penales

If the U.S. petitioner is your biological child or sibling:

• The petitioner’s original birth certificate. Peruvian birth certificates must be certified by RENIEC.

If the U.S. petitioner is your spouse or stepparent:

• The petitioner’s original marriage certificate and original divorce decrees or spouse death certificates for any prior marriages. Peruvian civil documents must be certified by RENIEC.

For employment-based visa applications:

• Letter from your U.S. employer dated less than one month ago.

If you have ever been convicted of a crime:

• Original or certified true copies of court and criminal records.

If you have served in any country’s military:

• Military records.

If you are adopted:

• Original adoption decree or legal custody documents

Interview Guidelines

Deferred Interviews

As noted above, applicants who are unprepared for their visa interview appointments due to failure to bring all applicable original documents will be required to reschedule their own appointment. The Embassy will provide detailed instructions to affected applicants.

Rescheduling interviews

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.

The Embassy does not reschedule immigrant visa appointments. Applicants who miss their appointment must log in to our appointment system (ais.usvisa-info.com), access their account (you must first register per Step 1 above), and select “Missed My Appointment.” Applicants will then have to reschedule their own appointment and may face significant delays due to limited availability.

Security screening

Everyone visiting the U.S. Embassy must follow security rules. If you refuse to go through security screening, you won’t be allowed to enter. Do not bring electronics, handbags, purses, backpacks, binders, or other items that are not strictly necessary for your interview.

Fees

If you have not paid all required fees to either the National Visa Center (NVC) or via the appointment website, you must pay them on the day of your visa interview appointment. Fees may be paid in U.S. dollars or Peruvian Soles equivalent. We accept cash and international credit cards only A complete list of fees can be found here.

Do not make travel plans or major life changes:

There is no guarantee you will receive a visa. Do not make travel plans or other major life changes before receiving your visa. The Embassy generally requires two weeks to process visas once approved. Your passport and visa will be returned to you via your preferred service, as selected in Step 1 above.

There may be delays based on securing screening, need for additional information, or other routine requirements. Some cases may require additional administrative processing before or after approval but before a visa is given to the applicant. Most administrative processing is resolved within 30 days. However, timing may vary.

If the Embassy needs more information, we will contact you directly.

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After Your Visa Interview

If more information is needed

Sometimes a consular officer refuses a visa application to review additional documents or for administrative processing.

For additional documents:

• The consular officer will give you a refusal letter that asks you to submit additional documents.
• The letter will include instructions on how to submit those documents to the embassy.

For administrative processing:

• This means the consulate needs more time to review your case.
• The amount of time this takes depends on your specific situation.

Wait at least 60 days after your interview before asking about your application status.

What happens after visa approval

Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet – The Embassy will place your immigrant visa in your passport. Please review your visa to make sure there are no errors. If you must carry additional visa-related records on your person at the time of travel, we will provide those in a sealed envelope, and you must present the sealed envelope to U.S. immigration officials when you arrive at your first U.S. port of entry. Do not open this envelope. If you received X-ray or additional records during your medical examination, you must also carry and provide those to the U.S. immigration authorities, if required.

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. The only people exempt from paying this fee are: children entering the United States under the Hague Process, returning residents, and people traveling on a fiancé(e) (K) visa.

When You Should Travel – You must enter the United States before the expiration date on your visa. 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. Unless eligible for benefits under the Child Status Protection Act, children who are issued a visa before turning 21 years of age must enter the United States before their 21st birthday to avoid losing their immigrant status.

Getting a Green Card – Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card (also known as a green card), will be mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. The Form I-551 is proof of your permission to reside and work in the United States. If you plan to travel outside the U.S. before your green card arrives, please consult the USCIS and CBP websites for more information on documents you need to re-enter the country. We recommend checking with the airline to ensure you are in compliance with their rules. Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you may 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. Be prepared to present your child’s complete vaccination records. If your child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share custody with another parent, carry a copy of all applicable adoption or custodial papers from the authoritative court in your home country. You may need these papers (translated into English) for 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.

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Diversity Visa Applicants - Additional Information

If you are interviewing for a Diversity Visa (DV), all of the above instructions apply to you. Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants.

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:

Bring to your interview

• Appointment information printed from the “Entrant Status Check” on the E-DV website.
  
  
• Documents showing that you have either a qualifying high school education OR have two (2) years of qualifying work experience in the five (5) years immediately prior to application (for the principal applicant only; more information is available online).
  
  
• Payment in cash of the $330 Diversity Visa Application Fee for each applicant.

Review your DV Lottery entry

Prior to your visa interview, review the data on your initial E-DV entry. You must have correctly entered your marital status on your initial E-DV application. 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 of 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 may review the full DV eligibility requirements online.

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