De La Cruz Urges DHS to Speed Religious Worker Visa Processing
· Texas Border Business
U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz from Texas has called on DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to expedite the processing of religious worker visa applications. In her letter, she highlighted that delays are impacting faith leaders and the communities they serve in Texas. De La Cruz emphasized the importance of religious workers for churches and faith-based institutions, which are essential for community support. She noted that current processing times range from 8.5 to 11.5 months and urged the use of all available resources to reduce these delays. Additionally, she co-sponsored the bipartisan Religious Worker Protection Act to further support religious workers.
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