The Law Offices of Tahir Mella
Philadelphia R-1 Religious Worker Visa Attorneys
Religious workers and clergy interested in serving their communities in the United States can enter the US on an R-1 religious worker visa. Currently, the law allows for all family members of clergy to enter the US with an R-1 visa, though they must apply before October 1, 2008. The Law Offices of Tahir Mella counsels and represents clergymen and religious workers in obtaining an R-1 visa. Our office explains the terms and requirements of the R-1 visa, prepares any necessary paperwork and documentation, and accompanies you to any meetings or interviews with immigration officials. Our immigration lawyers are prepared to work with you and administrators of your religious community in making sure any needed information from your sponsors is provided in a timely, prompt manner to immigration officials or the State Department.
If you're interested in obtaining an R-1 visa, contact R-1 religious worker visa lawyers at the Law Offices of Tahir Mella. Our Philadelphia office represents clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including Reading, York, Media, Norristown, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Burlington, and Cherry Hill.
Religious Workers and Clergy
The Law Offices of Tahir Mella advises and represents the following kinds of clients in regard to the R-1 religious worker visa:
- Rabbis
- Imams
- Priests
- Pastors
- Ministers
- Religious professionals
Sponsorship and Eligibility
In order to receive an R-1 visa, your religious order, denomination, community, or group must have a tax exempt status. Unlike other work-related visa, you are not required to provide proof of income from a church, mosque, synagogue, or other religious organization in order to receive an R-1 visa. The government does require, however, that proof be provided that your particular religion exists.
Our immigration lawyers can assist individuals and communities interested in bringing religious clergy and workers to the United States in documenting their existence and tax exempt status. Our office works with you and immigration officials in order to ensure all information is properly prepared and submitted in a timely fashion.
Contact the Law Offices of Tahir Mella Today
If you have questions about an R-1 religious worker visa or would like to learn more about how we can help you, contact Philadelphia, Pennsylvania immigration attorneys at the Law Offices of Tahir Mella today.
