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According to the General Handbook of Instruction and Baptism form, requirements of vital statistic data Emigration of Members Generally, members are encouraged to remain in their native lands to build up and strengthen the Church. Opportunities for Church activity and for receiving and sharing the blessings of the gospel are increasing greatly throughout the world. As members remain in their homelands and work to build the Church there, great blessings will come to them personally and to the Church. Stakes and wards throughout the world will be strengthened, making it possible to share the blessings of the gospel with an even greater number of Heavenly Father’s children. Experience has shown that those who emigrate often encounter language, cultural, and economic challenges, resulting in disappointment and personal and family difficulties. Missionaries should not ask their parents, relatives, or others to sponsor members who wish to emigrate to other countries. Members who emigrate to any country should comply with applicable laws. [Article I Section 15.8 REPEL INVASIONS, Article IV Section 4 PROTECT FROM INVASION] When coming to the United States or other countries on student or tourist visas, members should not expect to find jobs or obtain permanent visas after entering that country. To be considered for Church employment in any country, a person must meet all conditions of immigration and naturalization laws. The Church does not sponsor immigration through Church employment.

Emigration of Members Generally, members are encouraged to remain in their native lands to build up and strengthen the Church. Opportunities for Church activity and for receiving and sharing the blessings of the gospel are increasing greatly throughout the world. As members remain in their homelands and work to build the Church there, great blessings will come to them personally and to the Church. Stakes and wards throughout the world will be strengthened, making it possible to share the blessings of the gospel with an even greater number of Heavenly Father’s children. Experience has shown that those who emigrate often encounter language, cultural, and economic challenges, resulting in disappointment and personal and family difficulties. Missionaries should not ask their parents, relatives, or others to sponsor members who wish to emigrate to other countries. Members who emigrate to any country should comply with applicable laws. [Article I Section 15.8 REPEL INVASIONS, Article IV Section 4 PROTECT FROM INVASION] When coming to the United States or other countries on student or tourist visas, members should not expect to find jobs or obtain permanent visas after entering that country. To be considered for Church employment in any country, a person must meet all conditions of immigration and naturalization laws. The Church does not sponsor immigration through Church employment.