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What
are the requirements for an R visa? |
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The
organization in which the R visa applicant works
for must be recognized as a religious, non-profit
organization by the Internal Revenue Service, as
defined under Section 510(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code. |
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The beneficiary's
proposed U.S. employment must be in a religious occupation/vocation. |
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The beneficiary
is required to show that he or she, for the 2 years
immediately preceding the time of the application
for admission, has been a member of a religious denomination
of a bona fide, nonprofit religious organization
in the United States. |
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2 |
How
long can the R visa holder stay in the U.S. ?
The initial
approved period of stay is three years, after which
it can be extended for another two years. |
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3 |
Can
R visa holders bring family members to the U.S. ?
Yes, family
members may join under R-2 category. |
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