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Contents 		4
Abbreviations and Acronyms 		78
Introduction 		8
I. Historical Perspective and Current Situation 		8
II. Theological Framework 		8
III. Grace and Challenge 		10
IV. Purpose, Scope, and Overview 		12
Canon Law Considerations 		16
Determination of an Ecclesial Need 		16
Initiating a Formal Process for Priests and Deacons 		17
Special Consideration for Married Eastern Catholic Priests 		20
Additional Considerations for Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life 		21
Civil Law Considerations— Immigration Law 		24
A. Receiving Religious Workers and Students 		24
B. Types of Visas 		25
C. Application Procedures for Religious Workers 		26
D. Foreign Student Visas 		27
E. Considerations and Potential Problems 		29
Civil Law Considerations— Financial Law 		36
Introduction 		36
Terminology 		36
Organizations Authorized to Sponsor International Religious Workers 		36
Responsibilities of Church Employers 		36
Employment Status Determination 		37
Social Security Number 		37
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number 		37
Written Agreement 		38
General US Income Tax Concepts 		38
Common Exclusions from Income 		39
Special Rules for Clerics 		39
Taxation of Members of Religious Orders 		40
Classification of International Religious Workers and Seminarians for US Tax Purposes 		40
Resident Alien vs. Nonresident Alien Status 		40
Tax Obligations of Resident Aliens 		42
FBAR Obligations of Resident Aliens 		43
Tax Obligations of Nonresident Aliens 		43
Treaty Exceptions 		45
Departing the United States 		46
Basic Tax Exemption Concepts 		46
Addressing Additional Legal/Financial Issues 		47
Psychological Considerations 		50
Criteria for Selecting Appropriate Psychological Assessors 		50
Criteria for Selecting Appropriate Psychological Assessments 		51
Criteria for Conducting Appropriate Psychological Assessments 		52
Ongoing Formation of International Pastoral Ministers 		53
Child and Youth Protection and Safety 		56
Sexual Abuse of a Minor 		56
Reporting of Allegations 		57
Zero Tolerance 		57
Standards of Conduct and Training 		58
Cultural Considerations 		58
Criminal Background Checks 		58
Reception and Orientation 		64
Stage 1: Pre-Arrival 		64
Stage 2: Welcome and Initial Orientation 		65
Stage 3: Formal Orientation 		68
Stage 4: Ongoing Support 		70
Glossary 		74
Further Resources 		78
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