3-year permit for long-term workers

Press Release

The Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018, Public Law 115-118, took effect on Thursday. Employers can now petition CW-1 workers, who meet the definition of long-term worker in the law, for the new, 3-year permit. Employers are also now subject to new requirements, including E-verify program enrollment, semi-annual verification of CW-1 employment, and temporary departure. The IFR also expands the definition of legitimate business, establishes permit revocation procedures and set-asides 260 permits for certain occupations. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services also published a revised Form 129CW (06/18/20 edition date) and instructions, reflecting changes made by the U.S. Workforce Act. USCIS will reject earlier editions of the form postmarked on or after June 18. The IFR remains open for public comment until July 13, 2020.

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