The U.S. Embassy in London reported a significant decline in employment-based immigrant visa processing, issuing only 13 EB IVs in September 2025. This represents a drop of approximately 80 visas compared to the previous month, raising concerns among applicants and legal professionals about ongoing backlogs and processing delays.
Key Details:
- September 2025 EB IV visas issued: 13
- Decrease from previous month: Approximately 80 visas
- London processing times are 10 months longer than the next slowest U.S. Embassy in Europe
- Recent changes in leadership at the Consulate General may be contributing to the delays
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Source: James Hollis