Understanding the R-1 Visa: A Legal Pathway for Religious Workers to Serve in the United States
Introduction The R-1 Non-immigrant Religious Worker Visa, codified under Section 101(a)(15)(R) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and 8 CFR §214.2(r), offers a dedicated pathway for foreign nationals who wish to enter the United States temporarily to perform religious duties in a professional or vocational capacity. Unlike employment-based visa categories such as the H-1B […]