Tell Congress to Support the Religious Workforce Protection Act (2025)—H.R. 2672 / S. 1298

Many churches and faith-based organizations across the country rely on religious workers—missionaries, pastors, and ministry staff—who come from outside the United States to serve in critical roles.

But under current immigration law, these religious workers are only allowed to stay in the U.S. for a maximum of five years. After that, they are required to leave the country, regardless of how faithfully they’ve served or how deeply they are embedded in their community and ministry.

Why This Matters

Imagine a beloved pastor or missionary who has served your church for five years—building relationships, preaching, counseling, mentoring, and leading outreach. Just as their ministry is bearing fruit, they are forced to leave the country. That’s the reality under current law.

The Religious Workforce Protection Act (H.R. 2672 / S. 1298) would remove the arbitrary five-year limit and allow these religious workers to continue their ministry without being forced to leave. 

What You Can Do

We need your voice. Use the form below to contact your members of Congress and urge them to support this important legislation. It only takes a moment, but your message can help protect the future of ministry work across the country.