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Religious Workers (EB-4)
Green Card for ministers and certain religious workers coming to work for a bona fide nonprofit religious organization. The non-minister portion of this program has historically been subject to expiration and renewal by Congress.
Requires current verification · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
Ministers and religious workers with two years of membership in the denomination and a qualifying job offer from a U.S. religious organization.
The non-minister religious worker program has repeatedly expired and been reauthorized; verify its current status before filing.
Common problems
Expiration risk
When the non-minister program lapses, pending cases can stall until Congress acts.