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DHS now lets R-1 visa religious workers re-enter U.S. immediately after five years, ending mandatory one-year exit.
The Department of Homeland Security has introduced a new rule allowing foreign religious workers on R-1 visas to apply for immediate re-entry after their five-year limit, eliminating a mandatory one-year departure requirement.
The change aims to reduce disruptions caused by prolonged green card processing backlogs that intensified after a 2023 policy shift.
It supports religious organizations, especially the U.S. Catholic Church, which faces clergy shortages, by enabling continuity in essential services.
The move is welcomed by faith leaders and immigration advocates as a targeted effort to uphold religious freedom amid broader immigration tightening.
DHS ahora permite que los trabajadores religiosos con visa R-1 vuelvan a ingresar a los EE.UU. inmediatamente después de cinco años, poniendo fin a la salida obligatoria de un año.