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CW-2 — Dependent of CNMI-Only Transitional Worker
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CW-2 — Dependent of CNMI-Only Transitional Worker

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

3–6 months

Estimated Cost

USD $625–$675

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Tied to principal

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Cost of Living
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Avg Salary$52,000
Quality of Life
185/200
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Overview

The CW-2 visa is for the spouse and unmarried children (under 18) of a CW-1 visa holder in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

The CW-2 is a US nonimmigrant classification for the spouse and unmarried children under 18 of a CW-1 CNMI-Only Transitional Worker. It allows immediate family members to accompany the principal worker during their stay in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

CW-2 status grants no work authorization and no path to permanent residence. The stay is tied to the principal's CW-1 period and both can be extended together. Consular applicants pay a $205 MRV fee; in-CNMI filers use Form I-539 ($420 online, $470 paper). The program ends December 31, 2029.

This visa is ideal for the spouse and minor children of a CW-1 worker who need to live alongside the principal in the CNMI without requiring their own employment.

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Cost Breakdown

Consular Visa Application Fee (MRV Fee)USD $205
Form I-539 Filing Fee (Online)USD $420
Form I-539 Filing Fee (Paper)USD $470
TotalUSD $625–$675

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be spouse or child under 18 of a valid CW-1 holder

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of relationship

Evidence of CW-1 status

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows family to reside together in CNMI

Worth Knowing

  • No work authorization
  • Limited to CNMI jurisdiction
  • Child over 18
  • Principal CW-1 status expired

Application Process

1

File Form I-539

2

Biometrics appointment

3

Approval

Application Forms

Go to application portal
I-539
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
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