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R-1 Religious Worker Visa

Temporary visa support for qualifying religious workers.

The R-1 is listed among the employment-based temporary visa categories for temporary nonimmigrant religious workers.

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Religious Worker Category

Designed for qualifying temporary religious workers.

Temporary U.S. Authorization

Part of the employment-based temporary visa system.

Key Benefits

Organization Support

Supports qualifying religious organizations and workers.

Petition Guidance

Receive help preparing documentation and filings. 

Who Is This For?

The R-1 category may be appropriate for:

Temporary religious workers

Religious organizations

Foreign nationals entering for qualifying religious work

Employers or sponsors preparing religious worker cases

Basic Requirements

Applicants generally need to

Qualify under the R-1 category

Perform qualifying religious work

Provide organization and worker documentation

Meet temporary visa requirements

How We Help

Eligibility Review

We assess whether R-1 may apply.

Organization Documentation

We help prepare supporting institutional materials.

Petition Preparation

We assist with filing preparation.

Processing Support

We guide clients through the visa process.

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