Temporary religious worker (R-1) visas are for the foreign applicants with the job offer who want to work temporarily in a non-profit religious organization or an organization affiliated with a religious denomination in the US.
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To be eligible to apply as a temporary religious worker you the aspirant must:-
For some temporary activities mentioned below visitor visa B needs to be applied:-
An R1 visa entitles the holder to live and work in the US temporarily. An R1 visa is usually granted for an initial period of 3 years and extensions may be granted.
Spouse and dependent children below 21 years of age can join the principal applicant on R2 Visa by submitting their individual application either at the same time or later. However in order to be eligible to work, separate work visa needs to be applied.
Government Fees and Processing Times
Application Fee US$325-US$1550/US$190
Partner Application Fee US$325-US$1550/US$190
Dependents Application Fee US$325-US$1550/US$190
Processing Time 15 days – 3 months
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