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| 5. | What are the limitations of R-1 visa? |
| | | | | On R-1 visa, you may: |
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| Receive payment only from the religious organization through which the status was obtained |  | | •
| Take your dependents with you to the U.S. but they may not work |
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| 6. | How
long can I stay in the U.S. on R-1 religious worker visa? | | | | | |
You
may stay in the U.S. on R-1 religious worker visa along with your spouse,
and unmarried children under 21 years of age for an initial period of up
to 30 months. |
| 7. | Can I extend my stay on R-1 visa? | | |
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Yes, you may use Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, to apply for extension of stay. Extension may be authorized for a period of up to 30 months. Your total period of stay may not exceed five years. |
| 8. | Can I study on R-1 religious worker visa? |
| | | | | Yes, you may engage in full time study on R-1 visa. |
| 9. | Can I change employers on R-1 religious worker visa? | | | | | |
Yes, you may change employers on R-1 visa. The new organization seeking to employ you must file a new Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant worker, with the USCIS and have it approved. |
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