| 3. | How do I apply for EB-4 Special Immigrant Religious Workers Green Card? |
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| | Your employer or you must file Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special immigrant at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Regional Service
Center that serves the area where you will work. You must also submit: |
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 | Proof that the religious organization qualifies as a non-profit organization | |
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| | | | A letter from an official of the religious organization in the U.S.: |
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| The letter should establish that you have been a member of the denomination for two years, and that you have at least two years of experience in your religious vocation or | occupation |
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| • | If you are a minister, the letter should establish that you have been authorized to perform religious duties in general and should specify which duties you are authorized
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If you are a religious professional, the letter should establish that you have a U.S. baccalaureate degree or the foreign equivalent that is required for your religious profession. You must also submit an official academic record. If you are applying to work in the U.S in another religious vocation or occupation, the letter
should establish that you are qualified to work in that religious vocation or occupation. For instance, if you are applying to work as a nun or a monk, you would need to provide evidence that you are a nun or a monk |
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| | If you are applying to work in the U.S. in a non-ministerial or non-professional capacity for a religious organization affiliated with a religious denomination, the letter should establish how the religious organization is affiliated with the denomination |
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The letter should also detail how you will be carrying on the work of a minister, or how you will be paid if you are working in a professional or other religious capacity. The letter should indicate that you will not be dependent upon supplementary income from a second job or charity (funds solicited for your support) |
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