US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched new resources for R-1 nonimmigrant religious workers and the US employers who petition for them. The guidance covers who can qualify for R-1 status, how employers can file petitions, required documents and rules for extending the status.
In a post on X, USCIS highlighted the new resources, which provide detailed information on the R-1 classification and the requirements applicants and petitioning organisations must meet.
The R-1 category allows religious workers to come to the US temporarily to work as ministers or in religious vocations or occupations. They must work at least 20 hours a week for a qualifying nonprofit religious organisation or an affiliated nonprofit organisation.
