This visa category covers aliens in religious occupations. Duration is for 3 years, with additional 2 years extension for total of 5 years. Aliens in religious occupations may apply for immigrant visas. To apply for this visa, a religious worker must have been a member of a religious denomination for 2 years. The alien must enter the U.S. solely for carrying on the vocation of a minister or to work for the organization or affiliated nonprofit organization in a professional capacity.

1. 8 U.S.C. §1101(a)(15)(R). [INA § 101(a)(15)(R)]