Maintaining R1 Visa Status

Summary

To maintain R1 visa status, continue your authorized religious work and avoid unauthorized employment. When traveling internationally, carry the USCIS approval notice of your current employers petition. The previous employers stamp on your passport should not create issues as long as you have the current approval notice. Consult an immigration attorney for personalized advice if needed.

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Yes, I’m in US and it’s regarding R1
To maintain R1 status, you must:
- Continue your employment or activity that was authorized by your R1 visa.
- Not engage in unauthorized employment.
- Leave the U.S. before visa expiration if your petition isn't approved.
Failure to do so may result in loss of R1 status.
I have change my employer and it’s approved by the USCIS.
That's good to hear. Can you confirm if your new employment is similar to the one authorized by your R1 Visa? Answering this will help me provide you with accurate information.
No,
It seems you're in a complex situation. When you change your job to a different one than the one approved on your R-* visa, it might affect your status. Please consult with an immigration attorney for personalized advice.
Oh, sorry
No problem at all. If you have any more questions or need further clarification on any legal matter, feel free to ask. I'm here to help.
It’s also R1 visa
To clarify, is your new employment also related to religious work, and was the change approved specifically for an R-* visa by USCIS?
Yes, he is also related to Religious work and my previous one also R1
If your new employment is also related to religious work and has been approved by USCIS, you should maintain your R-* status. Continue your authorized work and avoid unauthorized work. Make sure to leave the U.S. before visa expiration if your petition isn't approved.
Moreover, in my passport stamp my previous employer. and will be any issue if have fly to abroad
You're asking if a previous employer's stamp on your passport would create issues when traveling abroad. Can you confirm your current location?
Yes
Thank you for confirmation. Could you clarify your current state of residence in the U.S. for me to provide accurate information?
California
As per U.S. law, when traveling internationally, you should carry the approval notice from USCIS of your current employer's petition. While the stamp on your passport shows your previous employer, it should not create a problem as long as you have the current approval notice.
I’m really appreciate for your helping. Thank you very much !
You're welcome! I'm glad I could assist you. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Good luck with your travels and work.
Thanks a lot
You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance in the future, don't hesitate to contact FreeLawChat. Safe travels and best of luck with your work!