WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Department Of Homeland Security has issued a rule called: Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Jan. 16 by Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Summary: This interim final rule (IFR) amends U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations to remove the requirement that R-1 religious workers who have reached the maximum period of stay must reside abroad and be physically present outside the United States for one year before being eligible for readmission in R-1 status after departing from the United States upon reaching the maximum admission period. The purpose of this change is to promote stability and mi...