How does one apply for a religious worker visa?
Applicants must be sponsored by a religious denomination or with a nonprofit religious organization in the United States. An applicant must show, among other things, that s/he has been a member of the denomination for the preceding two years; that s/he is a minister, religious professional, or works in a religious occupation or vocation; and that s/he is qualified for the job. Applicants who are outside the U.S. file an application OF-156 with the U.S. consulate or embassy with jurisdiction over their place of residence. Applicants within the U.S. must be in a valid immigration status (such as student or visitor) and file an application to Change Status on form I-129.
