DHS Shortens Readmission Wait for Religious Workers
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The DHS issued an interim final rule that eliminates the one-year foreign residency requirement for R-1 religious workers who have reached the maximum five-year stay, allowing thousands of clergy to seek readmission sooner and resume their services. While these workers must still depart the U.S., there is no longer a minimum outside period before readmission. The move, effective immediately, aims to reduce disruptions for faith communities amid long EB-4 visa wait times and follows EO 14205; USCIS invites public comments within 60 days.
- DHS Reduces Wait Times for Thousands of Religious Workers Abroad Homeland Security (.gov)
- Homeland Security Department says rule will address religious worker visa backlog Catholic News Agency
- Administration’s Regulatory Change a Significant Step to Support Essential Religious Services in the United States, Bishops Say The Good Newsroom
- DHS says new rule will address religious worker visa backlog Angelus News
- DHS Issues Interim Final Rule Reducing Wait Times for Religious Workers Abroad Erickson Immigration Group
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