Duke of Sussex may win right to work in US as ‘diplomat’

in New York THE Duke of Sussex is likely to be given diplomatic status in the United States to help him get a green card easily, an expert has claimed.

Matteo Carrera, an immigration law researcher for Cardozo Law School in New York, said settling the Duke’s visa situation would not be difficult.

Given his wealth and status he would probably be classified as a British diplomat, entering the US on an A1 Visa.

Mr Carrera said: “With this he would have been able to enter the US and then adjust his status to a green card.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are living in Los Angeles and reportedly intend to set up a permanent base there.

According to the US state department A1 visas are for diplomats and government officials.

If he was not given one, the Duke could have entered the US on a simple tourist visa before applying for a green card, which will see him to become a permanent resident and work. He could apply as a prominent “businessman” with talents of value to the US, or as an “alien of extraordinary ability”.

That would require letters of recommendation from people who have worked with him, potentially including Barack and Michelle Obama.

He could also apply for his green card because he is married to an American citizen. That would take around a year to be approved, although the applicant is usually granted a travel and work permit in around three months.

The Duke and Duchess would have to prove good faith in marriage through photographs, jointly owned or rented property, joint bills, joint expenses, and affidavits from friends.

After obtaining a green card the Duke would be eligible to apply for full US citizenship in three years.

Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess are keeping their “Sussex Royal” branding until their final moments as senior royals. Under an agreement with the Queen they can no longer use the word “Royal” from March 31.