Approved

Humanitarian Parolee Becomes a Full-Time Minister on an R-1

Nonprofit & Government | 1 year ago

R-1 Visa
From Ukraine
No RFE
R-1Visa

Case Summary.

Gregory Boult helped a Ukrainian religious worker secure an R-1 visa to serve as a full-time missionary and minister. The client had arrived in the U.S. through a humanitarian parole program, and the premium-processed petition documented a dedicated ministry salary and housing already in place with the sponsoring congregation.

Lead Attorney.

Gregory Boult

Gregory Boult

Immigration Lawyer Co-Counsel to Manifest Law

Gregory is an immigration attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing clients, from Fortune 500 companies to families and entrepreneurs. He is a co-counsel to Manifest Law—a new kind of immigration law firm. With a background in international relations and law—and roots in a family of immigrants—he focuses on employment, family, and investor matters, including E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1, and O-1 petitions. For Gregory, the greatest reward is helping clients reach their immigration goals and watching their lives take root in the U.S.

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