What is a R-2 visa ?
2.71K
The R-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa issued to the spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age of R-1 visa holders, who are religious workers. This visa allows the family members to accompany or join the R-1 visa holder for the duration of their stay in the United States, ensuring that families can stay together while the primary visa holder fulfills their religious duties. There is no annual cap on the number of R-2 visas issued, making it accessible to all eligible family members of R-1 visa holders. R-2 visa holders are not permitted to work in the United States during their stay.
The length of stay for an R-2 visa is directly tied to the R-1 visa holder's authorized stay. Extensions are possible as long as the R-1 visa holder maintains their status and continues to qualify for extensions.
The State Department does not maintain a cap on R-2 visas.
Keep exploring
Methodology
USAFacts standardizes data, in areas such as time and demographics, to make it easier to understand and compare.
The analysis was generated with the help of AI and reviewed by USAFacts for accuracy.
Page sources
USAFacts endeavors to share the most up-to-date information available. We sourced the data on this page directly from government agencies; however, the intervals at which agencies publish updated data vary.
