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 their communities across Texas. De La Cruz emphasized the importance of religious workers for churches and faith-based institutions, which provide essential services. She noted that current processing times range from 8.5 to 11.5 months. Additionally, she co-sponsored the bipartisan Religious Worker Protection Act to allow extended R-1 status until permanent residency applications are finalized, advocating for a system that supports religious freedom.
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