DHS Reduces Wait Times for Religious Workers Abroad: What the New Rule Means for Faith-Based Organizations
In an important immigration policy update, on January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a change that will significantly reduce wait times for thousands of religious workers abroad. The new rule eliminates a long-standing requirement that previously forced many religious workers to remain outside the United States for a full year before […]



