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flag DHS now lets R-1 visa religious workers re-enter U.S. immediately after five years, ending mandatory one-year exit.

flag 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. flag The change aims to reduce disruptions caused by prolonged green card processing backlogs that intensified after a 2023 policy shift. flag It supports religious organizations, especially the U.S. Catholic Church, which faces clergy shortages, by enabling continuity in essential services. flag The move is welcomed by faith leaders and immigration advocates as a targeted effort to uphold religious freedom amid broader immigration tightening.

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