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Northern Mariana Islands CW-2 Dependant

11 facts quoted from the official source

Dependent CNMI-only status for the spouse or unmarried child under eighteen of a CW-1 worker.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Cnmi Only StatusCW-1 and CW-2 statuses are only applicable in the CNMI.
  • Eligible RelationshipsAny CW-1 worker's spouse and unmarried children under 18 years of age may seek admission in CW-2 nonimmigrant classification.
  • Principal Cw1 Holder RequiredAny CW-1 worker's spouse and unmarried children under 18 years of age may seek admission in CW-2 nonimmigrant classification.
  • Child Must Be UnmarriedUnmarried children under 18 years of age may seek admission in CW-2 nonimmigrant classification.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Child Age Max ExclusiveUnmarried children under 18 years of age may seek admission in CW-2 nonimmigrant classification.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryAny CW-1 worker's spouse and unmarried children under 18 years of age may seek admission in CW-2 nonimmigrant classification.
  • How and where to applyFamily members in the CNMI seeking a change or extension of CW-2 status file Form I-539.
  • Official source basisAny CW-1 worker's spouse and unmarried children under 18 years of age may seek admission in CW-2 nonimmigrant classification.
  • Report summaryAny CW-1 worker's spouse and unmarried children under 18 years of age may seek admission in CW-2 nonimmigrant classification.
  • Transition End DateThe CW-1 program is scheduled to end on Dec. 31, 2029.
  • Work and study rightsFamily members are not eligible for employment in the United States while in CW-2 status.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Northern Mariana Islands?
The official source states: Dependent CNMI-only status for the spouse or unmarried child under eighteen of a CW-1 worker.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official uscis.gov page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 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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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source uscis.govLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Northern Mariana Islands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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