Instructions for USCIS Form I-129CW Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker

USCIS Form I-129CW Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker

This document contains official instructions for USCIS Form I-129CW , Petition for a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker - a form released and collected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services. An up-to-date fillable USCIS Form I-129CW is available for download through this link.

FAQ

Q: What is Form I-129CW?
A: Form I-129CW is a petition used to apply for a CNMI-only nonimmigrant transitional worker status.

Q: Who can use Form I-129CW?
A: Only employers seeking to employ nonimmigrant workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) can use Form I-129CW.

Q: What is a CNMI-only nonimmigrant transitional worker?
A: A CNMI-only nonimmigrant transitional worker is a foreign worker who is authorized to work in the CNMI under specific transitional worker provisions.

Q: What are the eligibility requirements for the CNMI-only nonimmigrant transitional worker status?
A: The eligibility requirements include having been lawfully present in the CNMI since November 28, 2009, and having an offer of employment from an eligible employer.

Q: What documents need to be submitted with Form I-129CW?
A: The required documents include proof of eligibility, supporting documents for the employer, and supporting documents for the foreign worker.

Q: What fees are associated with Form I-129CW?
A: The filing fee for Form I-129CW is $460.

Q: How long does it take to process Form I-129CW?
A: The processing time can vary, but USCIS aims to process these petitions within approximately 3 to 5 months.

Q: What happens after the petition is approved?
A: If the petition is approved, the employer and foreign worker can proceed with the necessary steps to obtain the CNMI-only nonimmigrant transitional worker status.