Nonimmigrant Religious Workers Visas in the U.S.
The R visa is for foreign nationals who wish to enter the United States on a temporary basis to be employed by a non-profit religious organization. The religious worker must be coming to the U.S. in order to work as a minister of a denomination, as a professional for a religious organization or in another religious vocation or occupation for an organization affiliated with a religious denomination.
At the Cleveland-based law firm of Robert Brown LLC, our experienced immigration law attorneys can assist you in applying for an R-1 visa to come to the United States. Learn more by calling us toll free at 888.861.4414.
Applying for an R Visa
When attempting to obtain an R visa, religious workers must submit Form I-129 to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). After the government approves the petition, the religious worker will need to file an application for an R visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate office in his or her home country.
Our attorneys will help you gather the appropriate supporting documentation. In order to qualify for an R visa, you must show that your sponsoring religious organization is tax exempt, that you have been a member of the denomination for the past two years and that your employer belongs to the same denomination. The application should include a complete description of your job duties and salary.
Let Our Firm Help You Apply for an R Visa
For more information about R visas for religious workers, contact the law firm of Robert Brown LLC to speak with one of our lawyers. We will prepare your petition and application, file it with the USCIS, and help you prepare for your interview. Call our office in Ohio, North Carolina or Florida toll free at 888.861.4414.
