American Samoa Non-Temporary Shortage Labour Registration Receipt Card
Preference registration for skilled or unskilled non-temporary, non-seasonal work where a local labour shortage exists.
- Route type
- Work
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 8 each quoted below
Who this route is for
Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.
8 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Apply From Country Of Origin Pending Allocation
Aliens submitting application for registration receipt cards under this section and 41.0303 shall return to their countries of origin pending allocation of such registration receipt cards for re-entry into American Samoa.
via natlex.ilo.org - Eligible Sponsor Types
The following persons are eligible to act as sponsor: all American Samoans, and nationals of the United States; any corporation authorized under A.S.C.A. Title 30 to do business in American Samoa and certified by the Attorney General to sponsor aliens.
via natlex.ilo.org - Employer Sponsor Normally Required
It is the policy of the immigration board that the employer shall be the sponsor of all alien employees unless a sufficient reason should appear to the board for allowing another person to sponsor the alien.
- Local Labour Shortage Required
For which a shortage of employable and willing persons exists in American Samoa.
via natlex.ilo.org - Local Sponsor Required
Every person who applies for permission from the Board to remain in American Samoa is required to have a sponsor.
via natlex.ilo.org - Permanent Or Nonseasonal Work Required
Labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature.
via natlex.ilo.org - Prior Written Work Approval Required
No alien may seek employment or become employed without prior written approval of the office or the board.
- Registration Receipt Card Required
Aliens who are subject to the numerical limitations specified in 41.0301 shall be allotted registration cards.
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- Decision Discretionary
Every application for a registration receipt card shall be presumed to be a nonpreference applicant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the immigration officer that he is entitled to a preference status.
via natlex.ilo.org - Eligibility summary
Qualified persons who are capable of performing specified skilled or unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which a shortage of employable and willing persons exists in American Samoa.
via natlex.ilo.org - Official source basis
Qualified persons who are capable of performing specified skilled or unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which a shortage of employable and willing persons exists in American Samoa.
via natlex.ilo.org - Preference Share Percent
In a number not to exceed 24 percent of the number specified in 41.0301, plus any registration receipt cards not required for the preceding classes.
via natlex.ilo.org - Report summary
Qualified persons who are capable of performing specified skilled or unskilled labor, not of a temporary or seasonal nature, for which a shortage of employable and willing persons exists in American Samoa.
via natlex.ilo.org - Work and study rights
Qualified persons who are capable of performing specified skilled or unskilled labor.
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Who you can bring
What the source prices
- Application Fee Amount
A fee of $75.00 shall be charged for the following applications: permanent residency, all priorities under 41.0301 and 41.0303 A.S.C.A. and temporary or seasonal workers.
checked 2026-07-26 - Fee Currency
A fee of $75.00 shall be charged for the following applications: permanent residency, all priorities under 41.0301 and 41.0303 A.S.C.A. and temporary or seasonal workers.
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From here to a yes
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to American Samoa?
Preference registration for skilled or unskilled non-temporary, non-seasonal work where a local labour shortage exists.
Every answer is quoted from the official osas.as page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.
We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.
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Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.
Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.
Where every quote comes from
Official government source osas.asLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this American Samoa government page.Other work routes to American Samoa
1 other work route to American Samoa.
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