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Religious Workforce Protection: Easing Permanent Residence for Religious Workers

This act aims to help religious workers awaiting green cards to remain in the U.S. It allows them to extend their nonimmigrant status and modifies rules regarding job flexibility and the foreign residence requirement. This ensures these individuals can continue their work and lives in the United States without fear of losing legal status due to long immigration processing times.
Key points
Religious workers awaiting green cards can extend their stay in the U.S. until their application is decided.
Increased job flexibility for certain religious workers with long-delayed permanent residence applications.
Some religious workers who left the U.S. due to time limits can return without the one-year foreign residence requirement.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2672
Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
Process start date: 2025-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Religious Workforce Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2672.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Religious workers awaiting green cards can extend their stay in the U.S. until their application is decided.
  • Increased job flexibility for certain religious workers with long-delayed permanent residence applications.
  • Some religious workers who left the U.S. due to time limits can return without the one-year foreign residence requirement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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