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 USCIS Form I-129CW?
A: USCIS Form I-129CW is a petition form used for CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker.

Q: Who can file USCIS Form I-129CW?
A: Employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) can file USCIS Form I-129CW on behalf of CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Workers.

Q: What is the purpose of USCIS Form I-129CW?
A: The purpose of USCIS Form I-129CW is to request permission for CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Workers to work in the CNMI.

Q: What is a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker?
A: A CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker is a foreign worker who is lawfully present in the CNMI and is eligible to work only in the CNMI.

Q: What are the requirements for USCIS Form I-129CW?
A: To file USCIS Form I-129CW, employers must meet certain requirements, including being engaged in a legitimate business in the CNMI and having a valid Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).

Q: What supporting documents are required for USCIS Form I-129CW?
A: Supporting documents, such as a copy of the worker's passport, evidence of the employer's business in the CNMI, and evidence of the employer's need for the worker, may be required with USCIS Form I-129CW.

Q: What happens after USCIS Form I-129CW is filed?
A: After USCIS Form I-129CW is filed, USCIS will review the petition and may request additional evidence or schedule an interview with the employer or worker. If approved, the worker may be granted a CNMI-Only Transitional Worker visa.

Q: Can a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker change employers?
A: Yes, a CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker can change employers, but the new employer must file a new USCIS Form I-129CW petition on their behalf.