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DHS/USCIS RIN: 1615-AB76 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Transitional Workers Classification 
Abstract: The Department of Homeland Security proposes to create the new Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Only Transition Worker classification accordance with the Consolidated Natural Resources Act (CNRA) of 2008. This act establishes a transition period before the Immigration and Nationality Act is fully applicable to the CNMI. A CNMI-only transitional worker is an alien worker who is ineligible for another classification under the Immigration and Nationality Act and who performs services or labor for an employer in the CNMI. The new CNMI-only CW classification will be in effect for the duration of the transition period. This proposed rule will also establish employment authorization incident to this status. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 8 CFR 214.2   
Legal Authority: PL 110-229   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/00/2009    
NPRM Comment Period End  08/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: State 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Sophia Cox
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW., 2nd Floor,
Washington, DC 20529
Phone:202 272-1522
Email: sophia.cox@dhs.gov