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Religious Workforce Protection: Easing Immigration Status for Workers

This act aims to simplify the stay in the U.S. for religious workers awaiting permanent residency. It allows them to remain longer in the country and offers greater job flexibility, even if their permanent residency application is delayed. This ensures these individuals can continue their work without fear of losing their status.
Key points
Religious workers can extend their temporary U.S. status if their permanent residency application is pending.
The act provides greater job flexibility for certain religious workers with long-delayed permanent residency applications.
Individuals who had to leave the U.S. due to time limits can return without fulfilling the one-year foreign residence requirement.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1298
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2025-04-03
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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_S_1298.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Religious workers can extend their temporary U.S. status if their permanent residency application is pending.
  • The act provides greater job flexibility for certain religious workers with long-delayed permanent residency applications.
  • Individuals who had to leave the U.S. due to time limits can return without fulfilling 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 Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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