- The US administration announced strict new visa holder requirements, utilizing the persona of Uncle Sam in US immigration law.
- New guidance issued by USCIS on May 27, 2026, limits various adjustment of status options for green card applicants.
- The immigration system established new rules governing residency requirements for expatriates on May 27, 2026.
- New US immigration policy affects residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Covenant sought US citizenship for permanent residents of the Northern Mariana Islands, requiring approval from the US Senate.
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What happened
Covenant sought US citizenship for permanent residents of the Northern Mariana Islands, requiring approval from the US Senate.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The political union between the Northern Mariana Islands and the US was established via Covenant.1 source
Covenant sought US citizenship for NMI permanent residents, pending US Senate approval.1 source
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The entities involved
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Northern Mariana Islands
unincorporated territory of the US located in the Pacific
- An executive order issued on July 1, 2018, opened protected waters for commercial fishing, though fishing remained prohibited within 50 nautical miles of land around Rose Atoll.
- Chinese nationals are reportedly exploiting citizenship loopholes related to the unique status of the Northern Mariana Islands as U.S. territory.
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United States Senate
upper house of the United States Congress
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