Relious work visa question

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Helo, uscis website says a religious worker visa may be valid for 5 yrs, is that how long its approved for? Or a shorter tim eperiod but extendable for 5 yrs? Also, how easy is a religious worker visa to obtain?

Thanks,
 
If it was easy to obtain everyone would be flocking to the US on R-visas. So its safe to assume its not easy.
 
I think R visas are easy to obtain, my ex-classmates easily traveled to US for about 2 years now. One of their seniors in their place already got his Green Card and soon be applying for citizenship.
 
You will very likely get 3 year if the visa is issued at a consulate aborad or at a POE. You can renew this visa for 2 additional years w/o leaving the U.S.

However, would carefully research your options and strive to qualify for the I-360 Special Immigrant Visa category. One approved, you can adjust your status (I 485) resulting in a Green Card.

Good luck!
 
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