FAQs CNMI Specific Nonimmigrant Investor Visa Classification
September 14, 2009 – 11:04 am
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on proposed rule related to E-2 Nonimmigrant Status for aliens in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) with Long-Term Investor Status. USCIS is also planning to publish this proposed rule in the Federal Register on September 14, 2009, that proposes to recognize CNMI specific nonimmigrant investor visa classification. This “E-2 CNMI Investor” status is one of several CNMI specific provisions contained in the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA) that extends most provisions of federal U.S. Immigration law to the CNMI. These temporary provisions are proposed to provide for an orderly transition from the current CNMI permit system to the immigration laws of the U.S., to lessen potential effects on the CNMI economy, and to give foreign long-term investors time to identify and obtain appropriate U.S. immigrant or nonimmigrant status. This transition period will begin November 28, 2009 and will be completed on December 31, 2014.
For complete information, please click USCIS on Proposed Rule Related to E-2 Nonimmigrant Status for Aliens in the CNMI with Long-Term Investor Status
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One Response to “FAQs CNMI Specific Nonimmigrant Investor Visa Classification”
I’m a contract worker here in CNMI. I’m a holde rof Umbrella permit. At the same time, I have a tourist visa so I can travel to Guam or US anytime I want to for pleasure only. My question is, If I decided to go to Guam after Nov. 28, 2009, I can always come back because I have the US visa right? What will happen to my cnmi status or umbrella permit. can I still continue my work? I heared that once the contract worker leaves the CNMI, even though she was able to secure visa, she can always come back but can’t continue her job. Please advise what to do.
Thank you.
By shan on Nov 26, 2009