POLICY MANUAL UPDATE: Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Citizenship and Immigration Services

Notice Date: June 26, 2026
Effective Date: June 26, 2026

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Explains that while an R-1 nonimmigrant must still leave the United States after reaching the maximum 5-year period of stay, he is no longer required to remain outside the United States for 1 year before readmission in R-1 status. 

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