R1 visa lawyers

Visa for REligious workers

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What is R1 visa?

Who is the R1 visa for?

Visa category

Visa duration

Family member options

Processing time

Filing fees

Religious workers coming to work for nonprofit religious organization in the US

Temporary, non immigrant

Up to 30 months at a time, up to 5 years total

Spouses and children can get an R2 visa, though they cannot work in the US (but they can study)

~2 months processing time for the I-129 petition

  • USCIS: For nonprofits, the I-129 filing fee is $510

  • Department Of State Visa Fee: $205

Religious workers coming to work for nonprofit religious organization in the US

Who is the R1 visa for?

Temporary, non immigrant

Visa category

Up to 30 months at a time, up to 5 years total

Visa duration

Spouses and children can get an R2 visa, though they cannot work in the US (but they can study)

Family member options

~2 months processing time for the I-129 petition

Processing time

  • USCIS: For nonprofits, the I-129 filing fee is $510

  • Department Of State Visa Fee: $205

Government fees

R1 visa requirements

R1 visa is for you, if you plan to come to the US to work at a religious job

You have been a member of the same non-profit religious group for at least two years prior

Organizations filing R-1 visa petitions must be either:

Organizations filing R-1 visa petitions must be either:

Nonprofit religious organization in the US

Nonprofit organizations affiliated with a religious denomination in the US

Individuals applying for an R1 visa must:

Individuals applying for an R1 visa must:

Receive a job offer from a religious organization for a US position, working >20 hours/ week

Serve in a religious occupation in the US

Be a member of the same religious organization for 2 years abroad

R1 visa lawyer fees

Transparent prices, with no hidden fees

Dedicated personal immigration guide

Unlimited lawyer support from start to finish

Flexible payment plans

Money Back Guarantee. Terms apply

Price

Standard Plan

Upfront

$3,500

or

Payment plan

$1,167

per mo / 3 months

Money Back Plan

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Visa approved or money back

Upfront

$4,988

or

Payment plan

$1,663

per mo / 3 months

Standard Plan

Dedicated personal immigration guide

Unlimited lawyer support from start to finish

Flexible payment plans

Money Back Guarantee. Terms apply

Upfront

$3,500

or

Payment plan

$1,167

per mo / 3 months

Money Back Plan

most popular

Dedicated personal immigration guide

Unlimited lawyer support from start to finish

Flexible payment plans

Money Back Guarantee. Terms apply

Upfront

$4,988

or

Payment plan

$1,663

per mo / 3 months

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