| 4. | What is the definition of ‘minister’ for EB-4 Special Immigrant Religious Worker Green Card? |
| | | | | ‘Minister’ means an individual duly authorized by a recognized religious denomination to conduct religious worship and to perform other duties usually performed by authorized members of the clergy
of that religion. In all cases, there must be a reasonable connection between the activities performed and the religious calling of the minister. The term does not include a lay preacher not authorized to perform such duties. |
| 5. | What is the definition of ‘professional capacity’ for EB-4 Special Immigrant Religious Worker Green Card? |
| | | | | ‘Professional capacity’ means an activity in a religious vocation or occupation for which the minimum of a U.S.
baccalaureate degree or a foreign equivalent degree is required. |
| 6. | What is the definition of ‘religious denomination’
for EB-4 Special Immigrant Religious Worker Green Card? | | | | | | ‘Religious
denomination’ means a religious group or community of believers having some form of ecclesiastical government, a creed or statement of faith, some form of worship, a formal or informal code of doctrine and discipline, religious services and ceremonies, established places of religious worship, religious congregations, or comparable indicia of a bona fide ‘religious denomination’. |
| 7. | What is the definition of ‘religious occupation’
for EB-4 Special Immigrant Religious Worker Green Card? | | | | | | ‘Religious
occupation’ means an activity which relates to a traditional religious function. Examples of individuals in religious occupations’ include, but are not limited to, liturgical workers, religious instructors, religious counselors, cantors, catechists, workers in religious hospitals or religious health care facilities, missionaries, religious translators, or religious broadcasters. This group does not include janitors, maintenance workers, clerks, fund raisers, or persons solely
involved in the solicitation of donations. |
| 8. | Can I appeal the denial of my petition or application for EB-4 Green Card for religious workers? |
| | | | | Yes, you may appeal the denial of your petition or application for EB-4 Green Card to the Associate Commissioner for Examinations. You will be informed
of the reasons for denial and of your right to appeal. |
| 9. | What is the definition of ‘religious vocation’ for EB-4 Special Immigrant Religious Worker Green Card? | | | |
| | ‘Religious vocation’ means a calling to religious life evidenced by the demonstration of commitment practiced in the religious denomination, such as the taking of vows. Examples of individuals with a ‘religious vocation’ include, but are not limited to, nuns, monks, and religious brothers
and sisters. | |
