EB4 Religious Workers
The EB4 Religious Worker category provides immigrant visas for ministers, religious professionals, and other religious workers with at least 2 years of membership in their denomination.
About EB4 Religious Workers
EB4 Religious Workers covers those in religious vocations. Applicants must have been members of a religious denomination for at least 2 years and be coming to work for a bona fide religious organization.
Who Qualifies
- Ministers of religion
- Religious professionals (jobs requiring bachelor's degree)
- Religious workers in traditional religious functions
- Must have 2+ years membership in religious denomination
Requirements
- At least 2 years membership in the religious denomination
- Coming to work for a bona fide religious organization
- Form I-360 petition from religious organization
- Proof of employment in religious vocation
Current Priority Dates
EB4 Religious Workers dates by country of chargeability, per the May 2026 Visa Bulletin.
Final Action Dates
All Other
15 JUL 2022
China
15 JUL 2022
India
15 JUL 2022
Mexico
15 JUL 2022
Philippines
15 JUL 2022
Filing Dates
All Other
1 JAN 2023
China
1 JAN 2023
India
1 JAN 2023
Mexico
1 JAN 2023
Philippines
1 JAN 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the EB4 Religious Worker annual limit?
Approximately 5,000 visas annually are reserved for religious workers within the EB4 category.
Can EB4 religious workers change employers?
EB4 religious workers must continue in qualifying religious work. Changing to a non-religious employer may affect your status.
What counts as a 'bona fide' religious organization?
The organization must be a genuine religious organization, typically with tax-exempt status and established religious practices.