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An Irish Priest Keeps His U.S. Ministry Alive With an R-1 Renewal

Nonprofit & Government | 1 month ago

R-1 Visa
From Ireland
No RFE
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Case Summary.

Lahaina Araneta McBeth helped an Irish religious worker renew his R-1 visa to continue serving multiple congregations across the United States. The renewal required updated documentation of the sponsoring nonprofit's structure and ministry itinerary to support continued approval under the R-1 classification.

Lead Attorney.

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Lahaina Araneta McBeth

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Lahaina Araneta is an experienced immigration attorney with over a decade of experience. She is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her own immigrant background and is passionate about making the U.S. immigration process as smooth as possible for her clients. Every step of the way, she combines her legal expertise with a compassionate approach to ensure her clients feel supported.

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