Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act

The Northern Mariana Islands Labor Stabilization Act extends the labor stabilization program period through 2039 and establishes a new mechanism to determine if further extensions are necessary based on local labor needs. It updates temporary labor certification rules to mirror those used in Guam, introduces a biennial numerical cap of 15,000 foreign worker permits with a specific 3,000-permit allocation for construction jobs, and allows certain long-term workers to remain in the territory for up to three years. Additionally, the bill creates a $150 enforcement fee for employers filing petitions and clarifies immigration status definitions for residents of the Northern Mariana Islands.