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Initial Attorney Consultation

typically 1 week from the day of request

Gathering & Providing Required Documents to Reliant

2-3 weekstypically 1-2 months

File for R-1 Religious Worker Visa Sponsorship Petition

general turnaround time is an estimated 2.5-3 months

expedited premium processing (extra fee) turnaround time is 15 business days

R-1 Visa's are valid for 30 months before renewal or extension is required

After 30 months, subsequent extensions for up to an additional 30 months can be requested. Your total period of stay in the United States under the R-1 classification cannot exceed five years (60 months)

R-1 Visa Extensions

extension request should be made 1.5 months before the expiration date of the visa

extension process typically takes 2 months 

R-1 Visa Renewals

renewal process can begin as early as 6 months before the expiration date of the visa

renewal process typically takes between 2-4 months