<html> <head> <title>R-2 Applications, US R-2, US Immigration Visa Servises, Employment Visas - VisaNow.Com Visa Directory R-2</title> <meta name="description" content="VisaNow.com offers US immigration visa servises including R-2 applications."> <meta name="keywords" content="R-2, R2, GREEN CARDS, US GREEN CARD, GREENCARD, EMPLOYMENT VISA, IMMIGRATION, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION VISA, US IMMIGRATION VISA, H-1B VISA, H1B VISA, UNITED STATES GREENCARD, EMIGRATION, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION, LAWYER, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, IMMIGRANT, US CITIZENSHIP, USCIS, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, WORK PERMITS, ETA 750 A, ETA 750 B, I-130, I-485, I-765, B-1, B-2, EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE, IMMIGRATION FORMS AND APPLICATIONS, USCIS FORMS, VISA PROCESSING SERVICE, HUMAN RESOURCE, TOURIST VISA, STUDENT VISA, PERMANENT RESIDENCE, TEMPORARY RESIDENCE, VISA INFORMATION, VISANOW.COM, VISANOW, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, IL"> <link href="/styles.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <script language="JavaScript" src="/IFrame.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- VerifyIFrameParent('/visadirectory/visas/r2.asp'); //--> </script> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" topmargin="0" leftmargin="0"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <span class="text"><a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <br></span> <span class="subhead">R-2<br> </span> <span class="text">The R-2 visa is for dependents of R-1 religious workers coming to the United States temporarily. <br><br> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('R-2')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a><br> <br></span> <span class="text"> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('requirements')" target="_self">What Are The Requirements For An R-2 Visa?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('dependents')" target="_self">Can R-2 Dependents Be Employed?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('valid')" target="_self">How Long Is The R-2 Visa Valid?</a><br> What Is The Application Fee: <a HREF="#" onclick="launchFullService('R-2'); return false;">Full Service</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"><a HREF="#" onclick="launchFastForms('True','R-2'); return false;">Fast Forms</a><br> <br> <br></span> <a name="requirements" id="requirements"></a> <span class="subhead">What Are The Requirements For An R-2 Visa?<br></span> <span class="text">VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> prepares and submits the application if the R-1 visa applicant is in the U.S. in status, or is outside of the U.S.<BR><BR> The R-2 visa applicant must be either a spouse or unmarried child under 21 of an R-1 visa holder. The R-2 visa applicant must accompany the R-1 visa holder to the U.S., or join the R-1 visa holder that is already employed and residing primarily in the United States. <br><br></span> <a name="dependents" id="dependents"></a> <span class="subhead">Can R-2 Dependents Be Employed?<br></span> <span class="text">No, there is no employment allowed under this visa classification. <br><br></span> <a name="valid" id="valid"></a> <span class="subhead">How Long Is The R-2 Visa Valid?<br></span> <span class="text">An R-2 visa holder may stay in the U.S. as long as the R-1 visa holder is in the U.S. in status. A R-2 visa is valid for an initial period of up to three years, and can be extended for two years, for a total of five consecutive years. The R-2 visa cannot be extended past the five-year period. <br><br></span> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('R-2')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a></span></td> <td rowspan="29"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="25" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><br><br> <a href="" onClick="self.scrollTo(0,0); return false;" id="anchors">TOP</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"> <a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>
