Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

i have an r1 visa from apr 2008 until april 2013. i am out of the usa right now. i want to return in march 2013 to continue missionary work. but i must leave before the r1 expires on april 27th 2013, is that right? how can i renew the religious visa or is it not possible? can i get another r1 visa? i think when i applied i got the r1 visa under old rules and so much paperwork was not needed. can i apply for extension? can i apply for greencard right now?


Asked on 8/29/12, 8:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

If you re-enter on your R-1 before April 2013, then you can file for an extension of stay, but the same "paperwork" & documentation will be required.

If you are a minister or other religious leader, your religious organization can file the I-360 petition for you now, as long as you meet all of the qualifications. If you are a non-minister religious worker, you may not be eligible, unless the filing "sunset date" is extended beyond 9/29/2012.

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Answered on 8/29/12, 11:25 am


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