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How to Apply
Religious worker (R1) and their family members (R2) must apply by scheduling an interview through Visa Information Web Services at www.us-visaservices.com. R1 and R2 visa applicants between ages of 14 and 80 are required to be finger scanned at the time of their interview. If your left or right index finger is injured (i.e. cut, stitched, bandaged, etc.), we highly recommend that you schedule your interview for a day after your finger has healed. If we are unable to digitally scan your index fingerprint, we will not be able to process your application and you may be required to return to the Embassy.
Please understand that we try to process visa applications as quickly
as possible. Please help us by ensuring that all your documents are complete
and correct. Please apply early for your visa, as we can never guarantee
visa processing in time to suit your travel plans. Please understand that
U.S. law requires us to process each application separately on its own
merits. We can never give assurance of visa issuance.
Please bring the following documents with you to your interview:
 A
signed passport valid for at least six months.
A completed
and signed Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-156/DS-157) with
photo (See "new photo requirements"
for the DS-156) for each person applying. DS-156/DS-157 are available
at the Embassy at no charge, or can be downloaded
from this web site.
A receipt
from the HanMi (KorAm) Bank for the visa application fee for each applecant.
The fee may be paid at any of the bank's branches in Korea. There is
a branch only a short walk from the Embassy; here is a map.
A Family
Census Record as proof of family relationships.
A clear
photocopy of the principal applicant's passport and R visa if your family
members apply separately.
A letter
from your U.S. sponsor confirming employment as a religious worker and
stating purpose of your trip.
Proof
of the tax-exempt status of your sponsoring religious organization in
the U.S.
Proof
that you have experience as a religious worker for at least two years.
Evidence
that you are qualified for the work designated in the U.S.
Evidence
of your financial support in the U.S.
A courier
receipt from an Embassy-approved courier company. Courier forms
are available at the rear annex of the Emabassy or by contacting either
DHL or Hanjin courier company directly.
You can now track the delivery of your passport on-line!
 
Updated September 7, 2004
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