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Please provide your Program Team with the following details to begin the R-1 Visa Petition process:

• Permanent Home Country Address
• Current U.S. Home Address
• Do you have any other Visa such as a J1/J1 Exchanged Visitor Visa? (if yes, provide a copy and include expiration dates)

Please provide your Program Team with the following documents to begin the R-1 Visa Petition process:

• Resume
• Job Description with the ministry focus area
• Weekly work schedule & proposed weekly work hours
• New Staff Training Certificate
• Amount & type of compensation (including benefits)
• Scanned copy of current passport, biographic information, and any US Visa pages
• Scanned copy of birth certificate

Other documents needed (if applicable)

• Scanned copy of any certificate of ordination
• Scanned copy of any ministerial licenses
• Scanned copy of any religious degrees and academic transcripts
• Scanned copy of any certificate for religious training
• Scanned copy of the U.S. Social Security Card (front & back)
• Scanned copy of marriage certificate

Documents needed from the Partner Ministry

• Name & location of ministry worksite
• Number of church/ministry members or employees
• Date the applicant started attending the church/ministry (2-year minimum relationship required)
• Why the applicant's position is needed
• Letter from church/ministry confirming applicant's church membership and any ministry involvement