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DHS Reduces Wait Times for Thousands of Religious Workers Abroad
January 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release:

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DHS Reduces Wait Times for Thousands of Religious Workers Abroad

New rule eliminates one-year foreign residency requirement for thousands of religious workers abroad

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule to religious organizations and their communiti . . .

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