R-1 Visa Documents: What the Religious Employer Must Provide
Most R-1 RFEs come from employer-side gaps: the tax-exempt letter, the attestation, and proof of compensation. Here is the full document list, item by item.
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From R-1 Visa to Green Card: The EB-4 Religious Worker Path
The EB-4 special immigrant religious worker category is the usual green card route after R-1. Here is the two-year rule, the I-360, and the timing traps.
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How Long Can You Stay on an R-1 Visa? The Five-Year Limit
An R-1 is granted for up to 30 months, extended once to a five-year total, then needs a year abroad before it can be used again. Here is how the clock runs.
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R-1 Visa Requirements: Who Counts as a Religious Worker?
An R-1 visa needs a qualifying religious position, two years of denominational membership, at least 20 hours of work a week, and a nonprofit religious employer.
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How the R-1 Visa Process Works, From I-129 to Site Visit
Every R-1 starts with an employer petition to USCIS, often followed by a site inspection, before the worker can apply for the visa. Here is the full sequence.