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@TRS Hopefully something positive comes out of it.

God does not help us for real..i already loosing my hope.. i am struggle my life every single day.. but nothing will be changed.. we have to wait until october fy 2026.. Also,there is no guranty visa will be available eb4 category in fy 2026..

https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-171/issue-63/senate-section/article/S2464-3 The link above leads to a Senate floor speech delivered by Senators Tim Kaine of Virginia and Susan Collins of Maine, in which they introduce and advocate for the Religious Workforce Protection Act. I highly recommend watching and reading it. If enacted, the bill would: – Grant the Secretary of Homeland Security the discretion to extend R-1 visas for individuals who have applied for an EB-4 visa and are awaiting a decision. – Allow individuals who change roles or positions within the same religious organization to continue their visa process without having to start over.

May God enlighten the minds of those in power so they can at least help those who will be forced to leave the country due to this backlog. This situation does not change anything for those who have applied for residency and are still waiting for a decision. In the meantime, we will witness our loved ones growing older and even passing away without our physical presence. It is excruciating to be able to help everyone but to be prevented from supporting our own family during emergencies simply because we lack a valid travel document (when it is not our fault). We gladly have chosen to live and serve in this country, yet we are paying a hefty price due to bureaucracy and inefficiency. Dear colleagues, do not hesitate to ask for better treatment. We are not here to take; we are here to give. Instead of exploiting government resources, we contribute to them. Our blessed work is not only religious but also social. How much money do governmental agencies and the health system save because of our efforts within the communities and families, in places where the government cannot be effective? We provide relief for those who cannot afford help, and we prevent so many bad things from happening because we counsel, we disciple, and we help people to make better choices. We came to this country with a mission, guided by God. Let us continue to pray for our authorities, as the Bible instructs, so they may find just solutions to the immense problems they face. Keep your faith in God, who sees you and understands what you are going through, my friend. Soon, we will be vindicated.

@Jimmy Rhei so when the results came out? any idea?

@Sultaan A Well, it's hard to say exactly when the results will come out—it really depends on how things unfold. There are several factors to consider. This proposal was made with bipartisan support, and it doesn't aim to change the foundation of the existing religious immigration system. Plus, it doesn't require any additional budget, so based on that, the general expectation seems to be that we might see results either by the end of this year or sometime in the first half of next year.