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De La Cruz pushes for quicker approval of religious worker visas
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sandra Sanchez , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this request can be found through KTSM 9 News, including the circumstances that led to the letter being written to the Homeland Security Secretary.
A recent letter has been sent to the Department of Homeland Security. S. Rep.
Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas. The letter's purpose is to speed up certain visa applications. These are for workers in religious roles.
Further information about this request can be found through KTSM 9 News, including the circumstances that led to the letter being written to the Homeland Security Secretary.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent letter has been sent to the Department of Homeland Security. This letter is from U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas. The letter's purpose is to speed up certain visa…
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