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If your mission is spiritual service in the United States, the R-1 religious worker visa opens the door. Whether you’re a minister, missionary, or faith-based worker, securing the correct visa is key to fulfilling your calling legally and confidently.
At the Law Office of Roxanne Rochester, we offer trusted R-1 religious worker visa help tailored to your role, your religious organization, and your goals. From churches and mosques to temples, we’ve helped faith communities across the country sponsor religious workers in the USA with clarity and care.
The R-1 visa allows any foreign national to enter the United States temporarily to work in a religious occupation or vocation. This non-immigrant visa is designed for ministers, religious professionals, and workers engaged in traditional religious functions. If you’re a church or faith-based organization, you can sponsor a religious worker in the USA to fulfill critical positions within your community.
Before applying for a visa for church workers in the USA, the organization must meet USCIS requirements and prove it’s a bona fide nonprofit religious entity.
To qualify, the applicant must:
With the guidance of an experienced R-1 visa attorney in NY, you can navigate these qualifications and the R-1 visa process and timeline with greater ease and efficiency.
We assess whether your sponsoring organization qualifies and assist with documentation to demonstrate nonprofit status and religious function.
Our expert team prepares and files Form I-129 and all supporting evidence to ensure the accuracy and avoid unnecessary delays in the R-1 visa process and timeline.
We guide applicants through the visa interview in the US. Embassy or Consulate, and follow up with USCIS and DOS to keep the process moving.
Our role is to minimize risk and streamline approvals, offering peace of mind throughout the entire journey.
When it comes to faith-based immigration, precision and timing are everything. Here’s why clients trust us:
If your congregation or religious community is ready to sponsor a religious worker in the USA, we’ll walk you through the process step-by-step.
Typically, the R-1 visa process and timeline take 6–12 months, depending on USCIS processing times and embassy scheduling. Premium processing is available in some cases. Once approved, the visa is valid for an initial period of 30 months, with the possibility of an extension for up to five years.
Let us help you bring your mission to life in the United States. Whether you’re applying for the first time or need help navigating complex requirements, our team is ready to support you.
Contact the Law Office of Roxanne Rochester today for personalized R-1 religious worker visa help.
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