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R1 RELIGIOUS WORK VISA

Law Office of Kisuk Paek, PC

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R1 Requirements

  • Minister/Religious Worker
  • Member of religious denomination for at least 2 years prior to application
  • Coming to work at least in a part-time (20 hours) or full-time
  • Initially approved for 30 months and up to 5 years

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On-Site Inspection

  • USCIS FDNS (Fraud Detection and National Security) unit can make unannounced site visit to verify all information & conditions listed on the R1 Petition
  • Once site inspection performed & passed, eligible for premium process with additional fee of $1500

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Any changes after R1 approval?

  • May not work in the U.S. in any other capacity but as minister/religious worker
  • Cannot work for a religious organization other than the petitioning church
  • Change of worksite? NO

Need to file amended petition with the USCIS and get approval prior to commencement of employment at different location listed on the initially approved petition

  • Any violation lead to status violation, potential revocation of R1 petition, and deportation

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What to do if change any of approved R1 terms/�conditions?

  • Contact attorney or conference immediately
  • Our contact info 657 600 6003, atty@Paeklaw.com, info@Paeklaw.com