The R-1 visa is a great option for a Rabbi coming to the US to work in a Rabbinical role. For US immigration purposes, a Rabbi is considered a "minister of religion," (one of several occupational categories of R-1 religious workers). This means that they are employed in a professional capacity in an religious vocation or occupation. For a Rabbi to qualify as a "minister of religion," they must be authorized by a recognized religious … [Read more...] about An Overview of the R-1 Religious Worker Visa for a Rabbi