Immigration Blog

DMCA, LLP is proud to share that Attorney Lance Curtright was recently featured in a CBS News Texas story highlighting the growing visa challenges facing immigrant religious workers across the United States.

In the segment, Attorney Curtright discussed the severe impact of visa backlogs on pastors, missionaries, and faith-based leaders who serve U.S. communities but are being forced to self-deport due to administrative delays.

“We’ve seen a lot of individuals suffering on account of this backlog — churches scrambling to find ministers, and dedicated workers forced to leave their communities,”
said Attorney Curtright in his interview with CBS News.

The story featured Pastor Oliveira, a North Texas faith leader facing deportation after years of service in the U.S., reflecting the broader strain placed on faith-based institutions that rely on immigrant clergy and religious staff.

DMCA’s Commitment to Religious Workers

At DMCA, our team has spent over two decades guiding religious workers, missionaries, and faith-based organizations through the complexities of immigration law. We assist clients with:

• R-1 religious worker visas

• Permanent residence (green card) applications

• Special Immigrant Religious Worker petitions (EB-4)

• Extensions, compliance reviews, and legal defense

We understand that behind every visa is a calling and a community, and we are committed to helping religious workers continue their mission in the U.S. legally and securely.

Learn More

📄 Read the full CBS News article here.
💼 Learn more about our immigration services for religious workers at www.dmcausa.com.
📧 For legal assistance, contact our team at info@dmcausa.com or call 210.590.1844.