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R-1 Religious Worker → EB-4
R-1 religious workers are the natural candidates for the EB-4 religious worker Green Card, since both require two years of denominational membership and a qualifying religious job.
Currently available · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.
Who this is for
R-1 religious workers whose organization will petition for them under EB-4.
Common problems
Program sunsets
When the non-minister program lapses, petitions stall; check the current authorization before planning.