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| ⚫ | The '''CW-1 visa''' is a non-immigrant [[Visa (document)|visa]] which allows travel to [[United States]] for temporary workers to be employed in the [[Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands]] (CNMI).<ref name="USCIS">{{cite web|title=CW-1: CNMI-Only Transitional Worker|url=https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/cw-1-cnmi-only-transitional-worker|website=US Citizenship and Immigration Services| |
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{{Short description|U.S. visa for temporary workers employed in the Northern Marian Islands}} |
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| ⚫ | The '''CW-1 visa''' is a non-immigrant [[Visa (document)|visa]] which allows travel to [[United States]] for temporary workers to be employed in the [[Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands]] (CNMI).<ref name="USCIS">{{cite web|title=CW-1: CNMI-Only Transitional Worker|url=https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/cw-1-cnmi-only-transitional-worker|website=US Citizenship and Immigration Services|access-date=20 October 2016}}</ref> |
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For employers to be eligible to petition for a CW-1 visa, they must: |
For employers to be eligible to petition for a CW-1 visa, they must: |
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* Pay reasonable transportation costs for the employee<ref name="USCIS"/> |
* Pay reasonable transportation costs for the employee<ref name="USCIS"/> |
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The duration of stay for the recipient of a CW-1 is one year.<ref name=pocket>{{cite book |
The duration of stay for the recipient of a CW-1 is one year.<ref name=pocket>{{cite book |date=2013 |title=Immigration pocket field guide|publisher=Matthew Bender & Company, Inc|page=20 }}</ref> A maximum of 11,000 workers may be admitted under this visa class for FY 2023, declining by 1,000 per year to 5,000 in FY 2029, and 1,000 for the first three months of FY 2030.<ref name="USCIS2">{{cite web|title=The CNMI-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) Cap|url=https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/cw-1-cnmi-only-transitional-worker/the-cnmi-only-transitional-worker-cw-1-cap|website=US Citizenship and Immigration Services|access-date=26 September 2022}}</ref> Recipients of a CW-1 may not travel to other parts of the US, with the exception of those who are nationals of the [[Philippines]], who are allowed to travel between the Philippines and CNMI via the [[Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport|Guam airport]].<ref name="USCIS"/> |
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the Philippines and CNMI via the [[Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport|Guam airport]].<ref name="USCIS"/> |
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As of 2018, the CW program is set to expire effective December 31, 2029.<ref name="USCIS2"/> |
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As of 2016, the CW program is set to expire effective December 31 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Temporary Relief for Workers with Expiring CW-1 Nonimmigrant Status|url=https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/cw-1-cnmi-only-transitional-worker/temporary-relief-workers-expiring-cw-1-nonimmigrant-status|website=US Citizenship and Immigration Services|accessdate=20 October 2016}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 6 November 2023
The CW-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows travel to United States for temporary workers to be employed in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).[1]
For employers to be eligible to petition for a CW-1 visa, they must:
- Be conducting legitimate business
- First consider any available US citizens for the position
- Offer conditions of employment consistent with their business operations
- Comply with all applicable employment regulations
- Pay reasonable transportation costs for the employee[1]
The duration of stay for the recipient of a CW-1 is one year.[2] A maximum of 11,000 workers may be admitted under this visa class for FY 2023, declining by 1,000 per year to 5,000 in FY 2029, and 1,000 for the first three months of FY 2030.[3] Recipients of a CW-1 may not travel to other parts of the US, with the exception of those who are nationals of the Philippines, who are allowed to travel between the Philippines and CNMI via the Guam airport.[1]
As of 2018, the CW program is set to expire effective December 31, 2029.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "CW-1: CNMI-Only Transitional Worker". US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
- ^ Immigration pocket field guide. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. 2013. p. 20.
- ^ a b "The CNMI-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) Cap". US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
External links[edit]
- 8 CFR 214.2 (m): Link to Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations.
- Visa wait times: Visa wait times at consulates around the world