There are some types of non-immigrant visas. Each visa is granted for a different purpose and each is called by a letter-number mixture, as well as a name. When a person gets a non-immigrant visa, he / she should perform only specific authorized activities while in the United States. The person is given a special visa allowing this activity to a specific, limited in time.
Religious vocation means a calling to religious life, as evidenced by the manifestation of a long-term commitment, such as taking vows. Examples of religious vocations nuns, monks and religious.
The denomination should be a bona fide nonprofit religious organization in the United States.
The person is in the U.S. to work solely:
As minister of that denomination, or
In a professional position in a religious vocation or occupation for that organization;
In a religious profession to the organization or non-profit affiliate.
The owner of an R1 visa can stay in the United States for up to 30 months and can then extend the status of his / her for an additional thirty months for up to five years in the same status R1.
Criteria to Qualify for an R1 Visa :
There is no numerical limit to R-1 visas.
The owner of an R1 visa may receive payment for services he / she makes.
State R1 is valid until 30 months and can also be renewed for an additional thirty months for a total of five years.
Spouses or unmarried children under 21 can obtain a visa R 2. Although R 2 visa holders can not work in the United States, they can study in U.S. elementary and secondary schools.