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Get the R-1 Religious Worker Visa to the U.S. with Full Legal Support

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Publication date: 09.06.2025
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Stage Term (days) Cost
  • 1
    Case Evaluation & Initial Consultation
    1 $544.50

    Stage 1: Case Evaluation & Initial Consultation

    Every successful R-1 visa application starts with a clear evaluation of your eligibility, religious role, and the readiness of your sponsor. In this first step, we offer a free consultation to assess whether you and your religious organization qualify under U.S. immigration law.

    At this stage, we:

    ✅ Analyze your background, role, and membership in a religious denomination;
    ✅ Verify whether your sponsor is a qualified 501(c)(3) religious organization in the U.S.;
    ✅ Review your previous experience, education, and service history;
    ✅ Check compliance with the 2-year denomination membership rule;
    ✅ Build a personalized plan and timeline for the R-1 petition process.

    If you don’t yet have a sponsor, we help connect you with U.S. organizations open to sponsoring qualified workers.

    It all starts with clarity. Let us evaluate your path to service in the U.S.

  • 2
    Legal & Document Preparation
    14 $3,630.00

    Stage 2: Legal & Document Preparation

    Once we confirm your eligibility and sponsor status, we move into the legal foundation of your R-1 case. This stage is critical: a well-prepared petition dramatically increases the chances of approval and speeds up processing.

    During this phase, we:

    ✅ Gather all required religious documents: ordination, service history, letters of recommendation;
    ✅ Ensure the sponsor’s documentation proves nonprofit status (IRS letter 501(c)(3), bylaws, financials);
    ✅ Draft and file Form I-129 with USCIS, including your role description, schedule, duties;
    ✅ Create a legal narrative connecting your background with the organization’s mission;
    ✅ Respond to USCIS requests (RFEs), if any, quickly and professionally.

    All documents are reviewed by U.S. immigration attorneys to ensure compliance. We also handle certified translations and help collect any materials from your current religious leadership abroad.

    Strong documentation is the core of an R-1 visa. We make your case complete and compelling.

  • 3
    Application Filing & Consular Support
    30 $968.00

    Stage 3: Application Filing & Consular Support

    With your R-1 petition filed and approved by USCIS, we move into the final phase — preparing you and your family for the visa interview at the U.S. embassy and ensuring a smooth entry into the United States.

    At this stage, we:

    ✅ Complete the DS-160 visa application and schedule your consular appointment;
    ✅ Help prepare your interview answers, document package, and personal presentation;
    ✅ Brief you on key questions asked during R-1 interviews and how to respond clearly;
    ✅ Support your spouse and children (R-2) in their documentation and interview preparation;
    ✅ Assist with passport return, visa issuance, and arrival logistics in the U.S.

    After arrival, we help you obtain a Social Security Number (SSN), open a bank account, find housing, and begin your service with confidence.

    Your journey doesn’t end with a visa. We’re with you until you’re settled and serving.

In general
45 $5,142.50

Get the R-1 Religious Worker Visa to the U.S. with Full Legal Support

Are you a priest, pastor, missionary, monk, or teacher working in a religious organization? Do you want to serve in the United States legally and live there with your family? The R-1 visa is a specialized nonimmigrant visa that allows foreign religious workers to live and serve in the U.S. under full legal status.

We offer comprehensive "done-for-you" service: eligibility analysis, sponsor coordination, legal petition preparation, consular support, and post-arrival adaptation — everything you need for a successful move to the U.S. as a religious worker.

📌 What Is the R-1 Visa?

The R-1 visa allows foreign nationals to work temporarily in the United States in a recognized non-profit religious organization. This includes those engaged in religious vocations or occupations — whether clergy, teachers, or church support staff.

The visa is initially granted for up to 30 months (2.5 years), with an extension available for another 30 months. Many R-1 holders later apply for a green card via the EB-4 religious worker category — and we support that process too.

Eligible positions include:

✅ Priests, pastors, imams, rabbis, and other clergy;
✅ Missionaries, monks, and religious sisters;
✅ Teachers of theology, seminary instructors, catechists;
✅ Church musicians, choir directors, worship leaders;
✅ Administrative staff, assistants, coordinators of religious activities.

🙏 Who Can Apply for the R-1 Visa?

Applicant requirements:

✅ Must be a citizen of a country not under U.S. immigration sanctions;
✅ Must have been a member of the same denomination as the U.S. sponsor for at least 2 years;
✅ Must have prior experience or education in their religious role;
✅ Must be entering the U.S. to work full-time in a qualifying religious capacity.

U.S. religious organization (sponsor) requirements:

✅ Must be registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization;
✅ Must have an active congregation, staff, physical premises;
✅ Must file a formal petition (Form I-129) and provide financial and structural documentation.

💼 What Our Service Includes:

🧾 Free consultation and eligibility review
🤝 Assistance with finding a qualified U.S. religious sponsor (if needed)
📑 Preparation and filing of Form I-129 and supporting documents
⚖️ Legal review of the sponsor's status, budget, mission, and records
📝 Gathering of personal religious records, recommendations, credentials
🎤 Interview preparation and embassy support
🛬 Post-arrival help: housing, Social Security number, bank account, insurance

📈 Why the R-1 Visa Is a Strategic Path

✅ Allows legal religious employment in the U.S. without investment or lottery;
✅ Valid for up to 5 years with an extension;
✅ Path to permanent residency via EB-4 (green card for religious workers);
✅ Family benefits — spouse and children under 21 can live in the U.S.;
✅ Valuable spiritual, cultural, and educational experience in an international setting.

💰 How Much Does It Cost?

⚖️ Legal services & case management: $3,000 – $6,000
📑 Petition filing and documentation prep (Form I-129): included
🛫 U.S. consular visa fee: $190
📄 Additional expenses (translations, notarizations): $300 – $700

Exact pricing depends on your country of residence, sponsor status, and document readiness. We offer installment options and a full cost estimate after the initial review.

⚠️ Why You Need Professional Help

The R-1 visa is one of the most closely reviewed by USCIS. Many petitions are delayed or denied due to insufficient documentation or improperly structured cases. We ensure your petition is complete, strategic, and ready to pass all checks.

📞 Start With a Free Consultation

▪ We’ll check your eligibility and religious affiliation
▪ Explain every requirement and the full process
▪ Assist in finding a sponsor or working with your existing one
▪ Guide you from start to approval — and beyond

📩 Submit your request — and begin your legal journey to serve in the United States.
Your calling is spiritual. We make the legal path clear.

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