We charge a flat rate of $2,500 to prepare and file an R-1 visa petition. This includes eligibility analysis, preparation of all required forms and supporting evidence, filing with the USCIS, and case tracking through adjudication. Email Dayna Lally at [email protected] to schedule a free, 15-minute phone call to discuss eligibility, process, cost, and timing. We’ll help […]
DHS Eliminates the One-Year Abroad Requirement for Many Religious Workers On January 14, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security removed the long-standing requirement that many religious workers spend one full year outside the United States before returning, to resume their essential services. While the legal standards for R-1 eligibility remain intact, eliminating the “one-year abroad” […]
