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Members of the clergy and lay religious workers (i.e. religious counselors) who are members of legitimate religious organizations may be eligible for the R-1 visa.


Category: R-1 visa
Quota: none
Application Process: 3-10 weeks
Length of Visa: up to a total of five years


Conditions:

  • must have proof of membership in a legitimate religious denomination for at least two years
  • must have proof of a job offer from the U.S. affiliate of their religious organization