The EB-4
classification includes religious
workers and employees and former
employees of the U.S. government abroad.
Steps (Immigrant Religious Worker)
Your employer should file-in INS Form
I-360 with the INS Regional Service
Center that has jurisdiction over the
location of your employment. You should
have been working with your religious
organization for at least two years. You
should be entering the U.S. to work in
one of the following capacities:
As a minister or priest of your
religious denomination
In a professional capacity in a
religious vocation or occupation for
your
religious organization (this
requires a bachelor's degree or its
equivalent).
In a religious vocation or
occupation for your religious
organization or its nonprofit
affiliate
Documents (Immigrant Religious
Worker)
Along with submitting Form I-360, you
should provide the following documents.
Proof that your religious
organization is a non-profit
organization.
A letter from an official of
your religious organization in the
U.S. stating that you have been a
member of the denomination for at
least two years, and that you have
at least two years experience in
your vocation or occupation. The
letter should also state certain
details about your particular type
of vocation/occupation.
This letter should also state
how you will be paid for your work,
and that you do not intend to
supplement your income with a second
job, or depend on charity for
support.
