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The Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act

The Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act

The Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization ActKelvin Rodeo
Published on: 23/07/2026

H.R. 9787 raises a larger question than labor policy alone. As Congress considers extending the CW program and changing birthright citizenship in the territories, we examine federalization, belonging, and how the Commonwealth's future should look.

CNMICommonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsH.R. 9787Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization ActKimberlyn King-HindsCW ProgramCommonwealth-Only Transitional Worker ProgramCommonwealth-Only Worker ProgramCNRAConsolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008FederalizationU.S. ImmigrationCNMI ImmigrationGuest WorkersForeign WorkersTemporary WorkersLabor PolicyImmigration ReformBan Birth Tourism Act of 2026Birthright CitizenshipU.S. CitizenshipLong-Term ResidentsPermanent ResidencyTouchback RequirementWorkforce DevelopmentLabor ShortageCNMI EconomyNorthern Mariana IslandsSaipanImmigration PolicyPublic PolicyCongressional LegislationAmerican TerritoriesU.S. TerritoriesCommunity IdentityBelongingCNMI HistoryEditorial
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Speech at the PCC Immigration Forum: The CNMI Foreign Worker Crisis (November 10, 2011)

Speech at the PCC Immigration Forum: The CNMI Foreign Worker Crisis (November 10, 2011)

Speech at the PCC Immigration Forum: The CNMI Foreign Worker Crisis (November 10, 2011)Kelvin Rodeo
Published on: 20/06/2026

A speech delivered by Kelvin Rodeo at an Immigration Forum at Pasadena City College on November 10, 2011, bringing the plight of CNMI foreign workers and their U.S. citizen children to a mainland American audience — featuring a letter from 16-year-old Kristine Valencia, born in Saipan, facing the prospect of losing her home.

CNMI foreign workersSaipan immigrationCW visaH.R. 1466CNMI historyNonresident Workers ActU.S. citizen childrenguest worker deportationCNRAConsolidated Natural Resources ActCongressman Gregorio SablanPasadena City College immigration forumCNMI labor exploitationNorthern Mariana Islandsimmigrant rightsde facto permanent residentsKristine ValenciaUnited Workers MovementWendy Doromal
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