Visa R- 1

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Publication date: 31.07.2025

Recently, our team was asked a question: “A priest from Ukraine has received an invitation to serve at a religious organization in California. He wants to know if he qualifies for an R-1 visa and what documentation is required?”

We wanna share the answer from our specialists:

24.07.2025 23:36:10 Yes, the Ukrainian priest can qualify for an R-1 visa if he has been a member of the religious denomination for at least 2 years prior to the petition and will work in a paid religious capacity (e.g., priest, minister). The U.S. religious organization must file Form I-129 and provide proof of its nonprofit status (IRS 501(c)(3) letter), details about the position, salary or support arrangements, and evidence of the priest’s qualifications (ordination certificates, letters from the church). He must also provide a valid passport, membership proof, and a résumé of religious service.

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Moroz Eugene Olegovich

Consultant

USA / California

24.07.2025 23:52:48 A Ukrainian priest can apply for an R-1 visa if he meets the requirements of being a member of the religious denomination for at least 2 years and has a job offer from a recognized U.S. nonprofit religious organization. The sponsoring church must submit Form I-129 along with documents confirming its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, a detailed job description, salary evidence, and the priest’s ordination or religious credentials. The priest will also need personal documents like a passport, proof of prior religious work, and letters from his denomination supporting the invitation.

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Prokopenko Polina Evgenivna

Consultant

USA / Oklahoma City

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