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R-1 Nonimmigrant religious workers Visa
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Navigating the R-1 Nonimmigrant Religious Worker Visa Application Process

As a nonimmigrant religious worker, it's essential to understand the R-1 visa application process. The R-1 visa is a temporary visa that allows religious workers to work in the United States for up to five years. However, obtaining an R-1 visa can be a complex process, requiring extensive documentation and careful attention to detail. At Nichols Law Offices, PLLC, we understand the complexity of religious worker visas and successfully prepare, submit and navigate the entire process to ensure that our clients' interests are protected so that they can live and work in the United States.

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Qualifying for R-1 Nonimmigrant Religious Worker Status

To qualify for R-1 nonimmigrant religious worker status, applicants must meet specific requirements under U.S. immigration law. First, the individual must have been a member of a qualifying religious denomination for at least two years before applying for the R-1 visa. Additionally, the individual must have a job offer from a US-based religious organization to work in the U.S. as a minister, priest, rabbi, or other religious occupation. Our immigration attorney can help you determine whether you meet these qualifications and assist you with the application process.

Maintaining R-1 Nonimmigrant Religious Worker Status

Once you've obtained R-1 nonimmigrant religious worker status, it's crucial to understand the requirements for maintaining this status. Religious workers must work for the same religious organization that sponsored their visa, and any changes to their employment must be approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Additionally, religious workers must report any changes to their contact information or address to USCIS within ten days of such changes occurring. Failure to comply with these requirements could put your immigration status in jeopardy. At Nichols Law Offices, PLLC, our attorney can help you stay on top of these obligations to ensure you remain in compliance with immigration law.


At Nichols Law Offices, PLLC, our experience immigration lawyer is here to help you navigate the complex R-1 visa application process. Attorney Craig Nichols is dedicated to protecting your rights and interests throughout each step of the process. Contact our firm today for more information on obtaining or maintaining R-1 nonimmigrant religious worker status.

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