Bill Detail
H.R. 2672
Congress: 119
Title
Religious Workforce Protection Act
Summary
Religious Workforce Protection Act This bill allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend the nonimmigrant visa status of certain religious workers. Under current law, if specified conditions are met, nonimmigrant religious workers may receive a visa for a period not to exceed five years. The bill allows DHS to grant an extension until the individual’s application for adjustment of status to permanent resident or an immigrant visa has been processed and a decision has been made. To be eligible for the extension, the individual must be (1) the beneficiary of a certain type of immigrant petition, and (2) eligible for such immigrant status absent the application of certain numerical limitations. Such individuals who have pending adjustment of status applications are also granted certain job flexibilities, such as the ability to change employers. Individuals who have previously departed the U.S. due to the expiration of their visa are exempt from the one-year foreign residence requirement to renew their visa.
Sponsor
Rep. Mike Carey [R-OH-15]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Aug 5, 7:48 PM · synced 8d ago
Introduced
2025-04-07
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Bill Engagement
Religious Workforce Protection Act This bill allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to extend the nonimmigrant visa status of certain religious workers.
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- American Public Power Association1 filing · 4 lobs
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