R-1 Religious Worker One Year Abroad Regulation Change: Our Prayers Were Answered! But the Devil is in the Details
Topics to be covered:
- When does the clock restart?
- Do we have to do recapture of time always, even if less 4 months or less?
- Or can we ask for 30 months so long it is consular processing?
- R-2 Dependents
- Do they have to depart the U.S. with the principals?
- Or can they file extensions without departing?
- Concerns about Dual Intent with DOS with R-1 NIV.
- Will DOS make changes to the FAM about ok to issue R-1 with I-360 pending or approved?
- What is going on in practice now with consular processing?
AILA Video Roundtables are free interactive learning opportunities hosted by faculty selected for their expertise, with an emphasis on discussion and Q&A. This roundtable is available only to AILA members and is not CLE eligible. The free recording will be available 7-10 business days following the live event.
| Product Details | |
| Event Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Format | Video Roundtable |
| Length | 60 minutes |
| CLE Eligible | No |
| Digital Library | Digital goods (MP3, PDF, ZIP, etc.) are available for download for two years after purchase. |
Lance Conklin, AILA Religious Worker Interest Group Co-Chair/USCIS HQ (Benefits Policy) Liaison Committee/Pro Bono Committee, Perry Hall, MD
Olga Rojas, AILA Religious Worker Interest Group Co-Chair/USCIS HQ (Benefits Policy) Liaison Committee, Chicago, IL
Vincent Lau, AILA USCIS HQ (Benefits Policy) Liaison Committee Vice-Chair, Boston, MA
Carlos Francisco Cisneros Vilchis, Washington, DC
Sharvari Dalal-Dheini, AILA Senior Director, Government Relations, Washington, DC
