What is the R-1 visa?
The R-1 visa is a type of U.S. work visa for certain religious workers in Tennessee. It is available to persons who work as a minister of religion, or in a professional capacity in a religious vocation or occupation. To qualify, the individual must have been a member of a religious denomination for two years and must be coming to Tennessee to work for a non-profit religious organization. The visa holder can stay in Tennessee for a period of up to five years, and can travel in and out of the U.S. during this time. The visa holder must work exclusively for the sponsoring employer and must include a job description outlining the duties and requirements of the job. In addition to providing proof of qualifications for the job, the individual must also provide evidence that they are a member of a religious denomination. This can include a letter from a clergy member or other religious leader. The individual must also prove that there are no U.S. workers who are qualified, willing, and available to perform the job and that the hiring of the foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of U.S. workers similarly employed.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.El R-1 visa es una visa de trabajo temporario que permite a los extranjeros trabajar en Estados Unidos como religiosos empleados del mismo culto. Esta visa se otorga principalmente a aquellos extranjeros que vienen a Estados Unidos para asistir a centros religiosos, tales como iglesias, templos, sinagogas y otros. Esta visa tiene una duración de tres años y se puede renovar por otros tres. Para calificar para un R-1, los extranjeros deberán demostrar que tienen una relación de trabajo verificada con una institución religiosa y que planean trabajar en asuntos religiosos. La ley de inmigración de Tennessee no es diferente a la ley federal para R-1 visa, y los extranjeros que planean presentar una solicitud de R-1 en Tennessee deben cumplir con los mismos requisitos que los solicitantes en otros estados. Los extranjeros también deben cumplir con los requisitos federales para pasar a través de la inspección de inmigración y obtener su estado de residencia permanente para trabajar en los Estados Unidos.
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