A bill sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, would extend religious workers’ visas while green card applications are pending. By Madalaine Elhabbal January 16, 2026 at 2:35 PM ET Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, expressed gratitude that the Department of Homeland Security is easing visa restrictions for religious workers and …

By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 18, 2025 / 12:35 pm Though Congress extended the visa program used by religious sisters ahead of its deadline last Friday evening, they and other “non-minister religious workers” still face unprecedented challenges in immigrating or remaining in the U.S. to serve their communities. Concern …