Northern Marianas Population Stabilization Act

HR 560, the Northern Marianas Population Stabilization Act, amends immigration rules for the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to clarify who qualifies as a "long-term legal resident." It adds two specific categories to the definition: (1) workers admitted as Commonwealth Only Transitional Workers in 2015 who maintained status through 2018, and (2) investors currently classified as CNMI-only nonimmigrants under immigration law. These changes directly affect certain workers and investors already residing in the CNMI under these specific visa categories. The bill does not create new programs but ensures these groups meet the continuous residence requirement for long-term resident status under existing law.