Federal Register #16150111

Extension of Information Collection for CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transition Worker Petitions and CW-1 Employer Reports

This opportunity involves the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), seeking public comment on the extension of an information collection for CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transition Worker Petitions and CW-1 Employer Reports. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - Extension of information collection for: - Form I-129CW (Petition for CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transition Worker) - Form I-129CWR (Semiannual Report for CW-1 Employers) - No physical products or commercial services requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Administrative information collection to determine eligibility for immigration benefits and compliance with reporting requirements under the Workforce Act - Includes estimates of respondent numbers, burden hours, and costs - No technical or product specifications - This is not a procurement opportunity; it is an administrative notice for information collection.

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection related to petitions for CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transition Workers and semiannual reports for CW-1 employers. The collection includes Form I129CW used by employers to petition for nonimmigrant workers to enter the CNMI and request extensions or changes of status, and Form I129CWR used for semiannual reporting to verify employment and payment of CW1 workers. The information supports USCIS in determining eligibility for immigration benefits and compliance with reporting requirements under the Workforce Act. Comments on the collection are accepted until November 13, 2026.

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