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To be eligible to submit an R-1 Visa petition, the individual will need to be a nonimmigrant/noncitizen who is coming to the United States temporarily to work at least part-time (an average of at least 20 hours per week) as a minister or in a religious vocation for a church or ministry. The individual must have been involved with the sponsoring church or ministry in some capacity for at least two years before filing the R-1 Visa petition.
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Hiring Date A hire date should be determined (keeping MTD in mind) before submitting the R-1 Visa petition. Religious Occupation & Job Description The occupation and Reliant job description from the partner ministry should average at least 20 hours per week and include all religious duties that will be performed. Offer Letter The offer letter from Reliant will be included with the R-1 Visa petition. Salary Guidelines The R-1 Visa applicant will need to be fully funded before obtaining their R-1 Visa. To help ensure approval, the applicant's salary should meet the prevailing wage guideline in the location where the R-1 Visa applicant will be living and working. R-1 workers must receive a full salary and cannot be short-checked. |
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