What's New
New Requirements for Religious Worker Visas
The United States has issued new requirements for applicants applying for Religious Worker (R-1) visas effective November 8, 2008. The new regulations published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security require that sponsoring employers must file I-129 petitons for all individuals for whom R-1 nonimmigrant status is sought. Self-petitions will no longer be accepted. For additional information, see the U.S. Customs and Immigration Service Website at http://www.uscis.gov.