What Are the Eligibility Requirements for the R-1 Visa?

  • The individual must be coming to the US to work in a religious vocation or occupation.

  • The individual must work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

  • The individual must be a member of the same religious denomination that they plan to work for in the US for at least two years before applying.

  • The individual must be employed by a non-profit religious organization.