Saipan, CNMI — The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Department of Labor is advising the public that it is unable to provide copies of historical umbrella permits, work histories, or employment certifications derived from the former Labor and Immigration Identification and Documentation System (LIIDS). During the federal transition of immigration authority in the

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification has published the latest prevailing wage data from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) as generated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the new wage year from July 2026 through June 2027. These wages are effective on July 1, 2026. Prevailing wage determinations issued from the National

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) reminds employers and other interested stakeholders that the three-day filing window to submit an H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification (Form ETA-9142B and appendices) requesting a work start date of October 1, 2026, will open on July 3, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and close on July 5, 2026,

SAIPAN, CNMI — The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Department of Labor, Division of Enforcement and Compliance, is reminding all businesses and employers operating in the Commonwealth that hiring unauthorized workers is a violation of local labor law and that all employees must be compensated for every hour worked. Director Jose P. Kiyoshi

Saipan, CNMI — The CNMI Department of Labor (DOL) informs all employers that, due to the widespread impacts of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the submission deadline for the Census of Employment (COE) for the First Quarter (Q1) of Calendar Year 2026 has been extended.  The original Q1 submission deadline of April 30, 2026, is now postponed

As we continue through our recovery efforts from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, government employees continue to experience prolonged disruptions to essential services-most notably only 49% restoration of reliable access to water to Saipan residents. In recognition of the continued challenges during our recovery efforts, and to support employees to have safe and secure homes, I am

SAIPAN, CNMI — In light of the ongoing recovery efforts following Typhoon Sinlaku, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Department of Labor (DOL) is taking proactive steps to support the local business community. Secretary of Labor Leila Staffler announced today that the department will extend the deadline for the submission of the Quarterly

In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, many government employees continue to face significant challenges as they work to restore normalcy in their homes and communities. While government operations remain critical to our collective recovery, it has become increasingly clear that a large number of employees continue to experience prolonged disruptions to essential services-most notably,