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Northern Mariana Islands Residents: Legal Status & Disaster Aid Access

This act simplifies obtaining permanent legal status for long-term residents of the Northern Mariana Islands, including workers and investors. It grants them access to disaster and emergency relief, and extends application and stay deadlines. These changes aim to stabilize the lives of individuals residing in these islands.
Key points
Extends the application period for CNMI Resident Status by 180 days, with a waiver option for good faith applicants.
Expands eligibility for CNMI Resident Status to include certain transitional workers and investors.
Allows CNMI Resident Status holders to apply for permanent residency after 5 years.
Grants access to federal disaster and emergency relief for those with CNMI Resident Status.
Changes the annual labor certification requirement to biennial, reducing administrative burden.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_560
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Northern Mariana Islands Legal Residents Relief Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_560.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the application period for CNMI Resident Status by 180 days, with a waiver option for good faith applicants.
  • Expands eligibility for CNMI Resident Status to include certain transitional workers and investors.
  • Allows CNMI Resident Status holders to apply for permanent residency after 5 years.
  • Grants access to federal disaster and emergency relief for those with CNMI Resident Status.
  • Changes the annual labor certification requirement to biennial, reducing administrative burden.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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