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Immigration Q&A - September 05, 2010
R1 Visa for Church Internship Program
I am trying to find a visa for a woman who lives in Bulgaria who desires to come to the US to be part of an internship program at a Church. Can you tell me what type of visa that would be? I don't think she qualifies for an R1 since she is not an employee of a church in Bulgaria.
Actually, employment with the Church abroad is a not a requirement for an R1 visa. Instead, she must show that she has been a member of the denomination for two years. Unfortunately, the R1 visa cannot be used for internship purposes. in this case, a J1 visa would be more appropriate. J1 visas are commonly used for internship programs and we will be able to help you in this matter.
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