| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration
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| 1. | What is R-1 religious worker visa? |
| | | | | The R-1 religious worker visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign nationals in religious occupations
to enter into the U.S. and perform the duties of a religious worker. |
| 2. | Who is eligible for R-1 visa? | | | |
| | You must be a foreign national who, for at least the two years immediately preceding the time of application for admission, have been a member of a religious denomination having a bona fide nonprofit religious organization in the U.S. |
| 3. | How can I qualify as religious worker for R-1 visa? | | | | | |
To qualify for R-1 visa, you must be one of the following: | | | | | |
| • | Minister of religion |  |
| • | Working in a professional capacity, either in a religious vocation or occupation | |
| • | Other religious worker working in a religious occupation or in a religious vocation |
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| 4. | What privileges do I enjoy on R-1 visa? |
| | | | | On R-1 visa, you may: |
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Engage in full time study in the U.S. | | | • |
Travel freely in and out of the U.S. | | | • | Receive payment for services performed |
| | • | Apply for Green Card |
| | • | Apply for R-2 dependent visa for your spouse and unmarried children below 21 years
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