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OPEN LETTER TO: The Honorable Kristi Noem Secretary of Homeland Security & Mr. Joseph B. Edlow Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Department of Homeland Security

    Updated: Sep 29

    PLEASE, DO NOT ALLOW THESE CORRUPT, OVERSTAYERS AND THEIVES TO REPOPULATE THE ENTIRE CNMI/GUAM- ENOUGH OF THE FRAUD~!!
    PLEASE, DO NOT ALLOW THESE CORRUPT, OVERSTAYERS AND THEIVES TO REPOPULATE THE ENTIRE CNMI/GUAM- ENOUGH OF THE FRAUD~!!

    Urgent Report: Reject Philippine Inclusion in Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program – End the Fraud, Overstays, and Exploitation of American Territories NOW!

    To:

    The Honorable Kristi Noem

    Secretary of Homeland Security

    U.S. Department of Homeland Security

    Washington, DC 20528

    Mr. Joseph B. Edlow

    Director

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

    U.S. Department of Homeland Security

    5900 Capital of Texas Highway

    Austin, TX 78757

    From:

    CNMIGA.ORG America First Immigration Watch

    (Independent Analysis Compiled for DHS/ USCIS Leadership)

    September 29, 2025

    Subject:

    RESOUNDING NO TO GOVERNOR APATANG'S REQUEST UNDER 8 U.S.C. § 1187(l)(6): Philippines' History of Massive Visa Fraud, Sky-High Overstays, Human Trafficking, and Economic Devastation of Guam and CNMI Demands IMMEDIATE DENIAL of Waiver Program Inclusion – Send Illegals Home, Protect American Jobs and Indigenous Communities from Further Repopulation and Destruction!


    Dear Secretary Noem and Director Edlow,


    America First means putting U.S. citizens – especially our hardworking indigenous Americans in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) – ahead of foreign interests that flood our territories with fraud, crime, and economic sabotage.

    Governor David M. Apatang's recent plea to include the Philippines in the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program (GCNMI VWP) is a dangerous betrayal of this principle.


    Citing "cultural ties" and "tourism growth," he ignores decades of evidence showing how Filipino overstays, visa scams, human trafficking, and unchecked migration have destabilized and destroyed these islands. Filipinos now comprise nearly a third of Guam's population, "minoritizing" indigenous Chamorro communities and shoving American citizens into poverty while stealing their jobs.


    We say NO! Enough is enough. Deny this request outright. No waivers. No more repopulation by Filipinos – or Chinese smugglers exploiting the same loopholes. Enforce removals, tighten B-visa scrutiny, and prioritize American workers. This report compiles irrefutable DHS data, federal convictions, and socioeconomic impacts proving why the Philippines remains a high-risk nation unworthy of VWP privileges. Under your leadership, Secretary Noem, let's reclaim Guam and CNMI for Americans – not turn them into stepping stones for mass migration.

    Section 1: Skyrocketing Overstay Rates – Filipinos Treat Our Territories as a Free Permanent Residency Scam

    The Philippines' overstay epidemic is no secret: DHS reports consistently flag it as a top offender, with rates far exceeding VWP thresholds (e.g., >3% triggers probation). Including them in GCNMI VWP would flood Guam and CNMI with unvetted travelers, accelerating the "repopulation" that has already eroded local control.


    Fiscal Year,Visa Type,Filipino Overstay Rate in Guam/CNMI,Total Overstays (Est.),DHS Source Notes

    FY 2017,H-2B / CW-1 (Temporary Workers),~40% (CNMI/Guam combined),"~4,000+ of 10,000 issued",Highest among all nationalities; direct pipeline to illegal permanence.

    FY 2019,H-2B (Guam-specific),1-3% (down from prior highs due to scrutiny),"~50-100 of 1,600 workers",Still elevated; led to U.S. removal from H-2B eligible list.

    FY 2023,B-1/B-2 (Tourist/Business),10-15% (territory-wide avg.),"~15,000+ annually from PH arrivals","Broader DHS data; VWP inclusion would spike this, per overstay reports."

    ***These aren't "tourists" – they're opportunists gaming the system, overstaying to undercut American wages and swell informal economies. Reddit watchdogs warn: "The US won't grant visa-free access... because Filipinos will use these places as migration stepping stones." VWP expansion? A resounding NO! It would reward fraud and punish enforcement.

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    Section 2: Rampant Visa Fraud and Immigration Crimes – Filipinos Fuel a Criminal Pipeline of Exploitation and Trafficking

    Visa fraud isn't isolated – it's systemic, with Filipino-run agencies and workers convicted repeatedly in federal courts for scams that bypass American labor protections. Human trafficking rings, often tied to garment and service sectors, have plagued CNMI since the 1990s, exploiting thousands of Filipinos under false pretenses while locals suffer. Recent convictions scream for crackdowns, not rewards.


    Key Convictions and Schemes (2017-2025):

    Date, Case Details, Perpetrators / Nationality, Sentence / Impact, Source

    Feb 2022,"President of CNMI manpower agency (Filipino-owned) falsified petitions for 100+ workers, evading USCIS scrutiny.", Philippine citizens (residents),21 months prison; $100K+ restitution., DOJ/USAO-Guam


    May 2022,"Accountant in same agency scheme: Forged docs for H-2B/CW visas, exploiting workers for profit.", Filipino nationals,18 months prison; agency shuttered., DOJ

    May 2025,Employer (A&A Enterprise CNMI) charged with 8 counts visa fraud; fake job offers to 50+ Filipinos.,"Local firm, Filipino workers","Ongoing; highlights ""systemic vulnerabilities.""",

    2013,"Two PI nationals admit visa fraud: False docs for entry, leading to illegal work.",Philippine nationals (Guam),Plea deals; deported.,KUAM News

    2017,6 defendants in mail/visa fraud ring: Illegal contracting for Filipino laborers.,"Mixed, Filipino-led",Not guilty pleas; exposed CNMI immigrant program abuse.,

    Human trafficking ties: CNMI's pre-2009 autonomy bred "proportional[ly] much greater" trafficking than mainland U.S., with Filipinos as prime victims/perpetrators in forced labor rings. A 2014 Saipan sex trafficker (Chinese, but scheme involved Filipino victims) got 19+ years – but Filipino-led garment abuses fined U.S. firms millions. Recent Chinese smuggling to Guam (2025) exploits the same lax paths Filipinos paved. US Attorney warns: CNMI's programs "remain prone to abuse." Waivers? They'd turbocharge this crime wave. Send them home – no mercy for fraudsters!

    NOTHING HAS CHANGED, AND THE GOVERNOR IS A FILIPINO/CHINESE ADVOCATE PUPPET~!

    Section 3: Discriminatory Job Denial for Americans – Indigenous Poverty Explodes as Foreigners Repopulate and Dominate

    While Apatang touts "economic partners," Filipino influx has gutted opportunities for U.S. citizens. Guest worker programs (CW-1, H-2B) prioritize foreigners, leaving Chamorro and Carolinian natives – proud indigenous Americans – in poverty and unemployment.

    Pre-WWII, Chamorros were 90%+ of Guam's population; now, Filipinos "minoritize" them via migration waves.

    Job Theft: CNMI locals complain: "Not enough jobs... go to CW's [foreign workers] 9 out of 10 times." Garment boom added 2,100 local jobs but favored aliens; today, construction/service sectors echo this.


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    CNMI family poverty dropped 10% (2009-2019), but indigenous rates lag – Chamorros face 20%+ unemployment vs. national 3.8%. Influx dilutes voter representation, eroding indigenous voice.


    Military/Colonial Echoes: U.S. bases draw Filipinos, sidelining Chamorros in their homeland – a "direct effect" of transient migration turning permanent.

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    This is discriminatory devastation: Americans denied fair shot while foreigners remit billions home, leaving islands hollowed out. VWP inclusion?

    It'd accelerate repopulation, pricing out natives forever.

    America First demands deportation and job reclamation!


    Conclusion and Recommendations:

    A Resounding NO – Protect Our Islands, Enforce the Law, Rebuild for Americans

    Secretary Noem, Director Edlow:

    Governor Apatang's request is a slap to every struggling AMERICAN family, every displaced AMERICAN worker.

    The Philippines' fraud, corruption, and overstay plague has destabilized Guam and CNMI long enough – from 40% H-2B, almost 60% CW-1 overstays to trafficking rings and job theft, it's a clear threat to U.S. sovereignty in the Indo-Pacific. NO WAIVERS. NO INCLUSION. Instead:


    Formally Deny under 8 U.S.C. § 1187(l)(6) – Cite overstay data and fraud convictions as "good cause" for rejection.

    Ramp Up Enforcement: ICE raids on overstay networks; USCIS audits all Filipino B/H-2B / CW-1 petitions; prioritize removals (target 20,000+ annually).


    America First Reforms: Cap foreign worker visas at 10% of local workforce; mandate indigenous hiring quotas; redirect tourism funds to American citizen poverty alleviation.

    No Exceptions for Chinese or Others: Seal loopholes – no more smuggling via plane-to-boat routes.

    The time for half-measures is over.

    Send the overstayers and fraudsters home.

    Rebuild Guam and CNMI as American strongholds – for Americans, by Americans. We stand ready to assist with further data. God bless the United States – and her forgotten indigenous warriors.

    America First – Always!


     
     
     

    CNMI Corruption Countdown: American Taxpayers Say No More Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

      Updated: Sep 29

      Billions Down the Drain: How U.S. Cash Vanished in Paradise

      Hey, reader! Grab your sunglasses and a piña colada because we're heading to the sun-drenched shores of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) – a U.S. commonwealth where beaches are pristine, volcanoes dramatic, and... billions of federal dollars have pulled a Houdini act over the last decade.

      This isn't some tropical tall tale; it's the eye-popping story unpacked in the report From Covenant to Corruption: A Decade of Unaccounted Federal Dollars.

      Think of it as a financial thriller meets comedy of errors, with real stakes for American taxpayers like you.

      If you're wondering, "CNMI? Sounds like a fancy cocktail," let me break it down: These Pacific gems, home to about 50,000 folks (mostly indigenous Chamorros and Carolinians, plus guest workers), joined the U.S. family back in the 1970s via the Covenant – a deal promising citizenship, federal perks, and cash to build a brighter future.


      But as the report hilariously (and heartbreakingly) reveals, what started as a lifeline turned into a leaky bucket, with money gushing in for schools, hospitals, and disaster relief only to evaporate into audit delays, questionable costs, and suspicious offshore flows.

      This report isn't dry legalese; it's a page-turner built on GAO reports, USAspending data, audits, and congressional testimony, dedicated to fighting for integrity and sanity. (It even tosses in a Bible verse for that extra motivational kick.)

      Let's surf through the saga, keeping it fun, fact-filled, and full of "wait, what?!" moments. And hey, if this hooks you, download the full PDF – it's packed with appendices like questioned costs CSVs and referral templates for GAO probes. Don't just read about the mess; arm yourself to fix it!

      The Covenant: A Tropical Promise That Went Bananas

      Flashback to the groovy 1970s: Disco fever, Star Wars, and the CNMI shaking off colonial chains from Spain, Germany, Japan, and U.S. trusteeship. The locals voted big-time to become a U.S. commonwealth under the Covenant – a "triumph of self-determination" granting citizenship, federal program access, and that golden "full faith and credit" pledge.

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      As the report's Chapter 1, "Covenant Betrayed," spells out, it was supposed to make these islands part of the American dream team, strategically parked near Guam for defense vibes.

      For generations who'd been passed around like a hot potato, this was huge – a bridge to prosperity, not periphery status. But fast-forward, and whoops! By the 2000s, cracks showed up bigger than a typhoon crater. The garment boom (think cheap labor under special rules) fizzled amid scandals. Tourism? Hit-or-miss. So, federal dollars became the star player, making up over 50% of the CNMI's budget by 2015.


      The report nails it: "The Covenant was meant to be a bridge. Instead, it has become a funnel—delivering U.S. dollars to local elites... while ordinary people struggle." It's like inviting friends to a luau and watching the food vanish before anyone eats.

      Over 2015-2025, more than $4 billion (conservative tally; some estimates hit $8.2 billion via USAspending) flooded in for a tiny population. With absolutely nothing to show for your tax dollars~!

      ***And, as an American Citizen; YOU CANNOT OWN LAND ON THE ISLAND THAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING

      THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN 91% OF THE ISLAND IS IMPORTED THIEVES

      That's lotto-level cash per person!


      But with weak oversight, it invited shenanigans. Recent updates? As of September 2025, audits are still lagging – a U.S. oversight report notes CNMI among Insular Areas with unsubmitted FY2022-2023 reports.


      But hey, progress: Gov. Apatang signed an EO in August 2025 creating a Single Audit Committee to catch up, aiming for FY2024 submission by October 2026. And a $250k federal grant just dropped in September to help.

      Download the PDF for the full timeline in Appendix C – it's your cheat sheet to this fiscal fiasco.

      When will the American Taxpayers that SUPPORT this ongoing Scam; SAY, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH~!

      The Federal Cash Wave: Surf's Up, Accountability Down

      Dive into Chapter 2, "Federal Flows to Fragile Shores," and it's like watching a money tsunami hit without lifeguards. From 2015-2025, CNMI got drenched in aid: block grants, Medicaid, education funds, typhoon relief, and the mega-splash of pandemic bucks.

      The report crunches it – over $4 billion for under 50,000 people, often tripling local taxes ($200 million in good years).

      Secretary of the Dept of Interior Doug Bergum, MUST INVESTIGATE THIS CCP/UFO LACKEY; this guy MUST be held Accountable for Fraud and CCP INFILTRATION

      Here's the playlist of cash categories, with a side of "where'd it go?":


      Block Grants & Compact Impact Funds: Cash to cover migrants from nearby Pacific pals (FSM, Palau, Marshalls). But it blurred into general budgets, fixing payrolls not projects. Like using gift cards for gas instead of gadgets.


      Medicaid Supplements: Affordable Care Act magic sent tens of millions to CHCC yearly. Aim: Better health. Oops: Shortages galore, eligibility flubs, undocumented claims. A nurse in the report: "We had medicine from NGOs, but federal funds? MIA in the wards."


      Education Grants: Title I for needy kids, Pell for college. Kept schools open, but teachers dipped into pockets for supplies amid payroll mishaps. A teacher's zinger: "Millions for education, but no for basics? Where'd it go?"


      Disaster Assistance: Typhoons Soudelor (2015) and Yutu (2018) unleashed FEMA millions. Rebuilt some stuff, but connected contractors scored debris gigs with iffy docs. Villages tent-camped while funds "flowed through opaque systems."


      Pandemic Relief: CARES, ARPA, PUA – hundreds of millions to survive COVID. Lifesaver for some, but audits spotted ghosts, duplicates, and $1.13 million questionable unemployment claims. "Diluted by bureaucracy and favoritism," per the report.

      OK, YOU HAVE THE LT.GOVERNOR DEFRAUDING FEDERAL PROGRAM FUNDS; AND MVA TELLING LIES ABOUT "TOURISM BOUNCE BACK"...GIVE ME A BREAK

      The kicker? Federal funds dwarfed the economy – over 60% of revenue some years.

      Dependency twisted priorities: paperwork over progress, elites grabbing slices, delays risking shutdowns. And the casino dream? Imperial Pacific International (IPI) promised riches but cratered in scandals.

      Update: In August 2025, Team King bought IPI's assets for $13 million, with a judge setting October for restructuring. But lingering ties to old owners raise eyebrows. The report calls it a "mirage" – download for the juicy details, including how it fueled the mess.

      Dependency Drama: Addicted to Uncle Sam's Wallet

      Chapter 3, "The Rise of Dependency," is where the report gets real: Federal cash wasn't extra; it was essential. By mid-2010s, over 50% of budget; pandemic peaks hit 60%. IPI's 2019 flop (laundering suspicions, indictments) just hooked them harder.

      Side effects? Comedy-tragic:


      Policy Twist: Leaders chased D.C. forms over local innovation – like binge-watching Netflix instead of building a business.


      Elite Grab: Politicos and pals padded contracts, especially post-typhoon.

      Fragile Vibes: One transfer hiccup? Shutdown alert.


      Remittances ballooned to $120-130 million yearly, often to the Philippines – legit wages or sneaky exits? The report wonders. Recent corruption news? Indictments for federal fraud in PSS (public schools), like a mom-daughter duo accused of wire fraud with education funds.
      And FBI wrapped up a probe on ex-Gov. Torres in July 2025. WHY WOULD A SITTING DELEGATE EVEN ASK THE FBI SUCH A QUESTION ?

      Download the PDF's Appendix C for the remittance timeline – it's eye-opening.

      Audit Abyss: The Black Hole Swallowing Billions

      Part II, "The Audit Black Hole (2015–2025)," is the report's detective thriller.

      Federal law (Single Audit Act, 2 CFR 200) demands yearly audits for big recipients – check compliance, flag "questioned costs." CNMI? Treated it like optional homework.

      Chapter 5's "Missing Years": Delays (2016-2018), incompletes (disclaimers), total no-shows (2019, 2022-2023).

      GAO confirms: Still behind in 2025. Questioned costs?

      Wild:

      2015: $17.1M

      2018: Late, "material weaknesses"

      2020: $553.2M awards, shaky controls

      2021: $74.8M new + $69.8M old unresolved

      Chapter 7's "Zeno’s Paradox": Endless delays, no real fix.

      Real impact: Schools supply-less, hospitals med-short, workers unpaid. But funds kept coming!

      Recent twist: EO and grant to speed audits.


      The PDF's Appendix A CSV lists 'em – download for the shock value.


      Summit Shenanigans and Trust Tricks: All Talk, No Walk

      Part III spotlights the 2020 Fiscal Summit: Revenue dreams, austerity chatter, trust schemes – but audits? Crickets. Casino crash left pensions dangling; ASC Trust's blind spots screamed scrutiny.

      It's like a diet plan with cake – promising, but poof! Gone.


      Shadowy Laundering: The Offshore Escape Artists


      Part IV: FinCEN forensics needed for $1.36B remittances.

      Philippines links? Elite properties. Banks' weak SARs? Suspicious. With CNMI's Pacific spot, this ties to security – a 2025 article urges targeting corruption vs. China.

      PDF has referral templates – download to join the hunt.

      Human Heartbreak: The Real Cost Behind the Cash


      Part V: Schools sans stuff, hospitals minus meds. Workers (Filipinos, Bangladeshis, locals) exploited; indigenous rights eroded. "American Citizens in Limbo" – Covenant promises? Broken.

      Justice Journey: Fixes for the Future

      Part VI: False Claims Act, GAO probes, reforms like PROMESA boards.

      Download for Appendix D templates – your action plan.

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      This report's a wake-up call:

      Download the PDF now.

      With ongoing fraud cases and audit pushes, it's time to plug the drain!


      WATCH:>>> THEY ARE POISONING YOU
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      Putting America First in the Pacific: Reclaiming the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for American Workers

        Updated: Sep 24

        The Great CNMI Switcheroo: Foreign Labor Out, American Pride In – Paradise Regained?

        Why the U.S. Department of State MUST take more of an active role in the Oversight of the CNMI.
        Why the U.S. Department of State MUST take more of an active role in the Oversight of the CNMI.

        Introduction

        In the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) stands as a strategic outpost of American sovereignty—a chain of 14 islands that serve as a vital link in the U.S. defense architecture against rising geopolitical threats, particularly from the People's Republic of China (PRC). Yet, beneath the turquoise waters and swaying palms lies a troubling reality: a decades-long addiction to foreign imported labor that has marginalized American workers, eroded local economies, and compromised national security.

        WATCH

        This article, written for lobbyists navigating Capitol Hill corridors, university students dissecting policy intricacies, congressional aides crafting legislation, and international business executives eyeing ethical investments in the CNMI, delves into this crisis with an unapologetically pro-America First lens. We prioritize American workers, advocate for their preferential treatment in hiring, and call for systemic reforms to restore the CNMI as a bastion of opportunity for U.S. citizens.

        Drawing from open-source research, U.S. Census data, Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, and materials by whistleblowers like Persona Non Grata (author of "The Monopolization of the Marianas" and "The CNMI Visa Crisis"), we expose how foreign labor dependencies have transformed the CNMI into a de facto enclave of exploitation.


        The tone is clear: America First means American workers first. No lectures on diversity or globalism here—just facts, analysis, and actionable recommendations to empower U.S. citizens.

        As we approach the 2029 end of the CNMI's transitional immigration period under the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-229), the time for half-measures is over. Let's unpack the history, the fraud, the demographics, and the path forward, ensuring every job in the CNMI goes to an American whenever possible.

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        This comprehensive examination spans historical contexts, visa abuses, population trends, and policy prescriptions, substantiated by data from the U.S. Census Bureau, GAO audits (e.g., GAO-25-107560 on public debt and GAO-22-105271 on workforce dynamics), FBI investigations into entities like Imperial Pacific International (IPI), and CNMI compliance reports revealing $51.9 million in questioned costs. We'll interweave chronological timelines, stakeholder perspectives, tables for comparative analysis, and multifaceted reasoning to build a case for reform. Politically incorrect?

        Perhaps, but well-substantiated: the CNMI's entanglements with foreign influences, particularly from China and the Philippines, jeopardize U.S. strategic positioning in the Indo-Pacific, as noted in the "Global Guardian Worldwide Threat Assessment" (March 2024).

        For investors, this is a wake-up call—opportunities abound, but only if we prioritize American labor to ensure stability and prosperity.

        As of September 22, 2025, President Trump's Proclamation on the Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (September 19, 2025) introduces a $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, aiming to curb abuses that displace American workers in specialty occupations. For the CNMI, this fee could deter foreign hiring in high-skill sectors, pushing businesses toward American talent and aligning with America First principles.

        100K H-1B EMPLOYMENT VISA FEE(S) SCHEDULED FOR NEW H-1B APPLICANTS
        100K H-1B EMPLOYMENT VISA FEE(S) SCHEDULED FOR NEW H-1B APPLICANTS

        Meanwhile, the proposed "One Marianas" visa—a joint H2B-esque program for CNMI and Guam tied to military projects—must be rejected, as it would perpetuate foreign labor addiction, undermine local hiring, and expose U.S. territories to further exploitation, contrary to the goals of the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act (Public Law 115-218).


        Incorporating the latest developments from President Trump's executive order, which slaps a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas to target outsourcing abuses and protect American jobs, this reform directly addresses systemic issues mirrored in the CNMI's labor challenges.

        The proclamation highlights how H-1B has been exploited to replace U.S. workers with lower-paid foreign labor, with foreign STEM workers doubling from 1.2 million in 2000 to 2.5 million in 2019, while overall STEM employment grew only 44.5%. In computer occupations, the foreign share rose from 17.7% to 26.1%, facilitated by IT outsourcing firms that dominate H-1B approvals (over 65% in recent years).

        This echoes CNMI's CW-1 abuses, where foreign workers suppress wages by 36% in entry-level positions, per studies cited in the order.

        Unemployment among U.S. computer science graduates stands at 6.1%, and recent data shows rates jumping from 1.98% in 2019 to 3.02% in 2025, amid mass layoffs—e.g., one firm laid off 15,000 while approving 5,000 H-1Bs. American workers report training their replacements under NDAs, underscoring that H-1B isn't filling shortages but undercutting integrity.

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        The order's national security angle is critical for CNMI: abuses discourage U.S. STEM pursuits, risking leadership loss, with wages 2.6-5.1% higher and employment 6.1-10.8% higher absent imports (2017 study).


        For CNMI, this $100,000 fee—applicable to new petitions outside the U.S., with national interest exceptions—could reduce high-skill foreign influx, complementing CW-1 caps and boosting local hiring. USCIS Director Joseph B. Edlow's memo (September 20, 2025) clarifies it applies prospectively, not to existing approvals or visas, ensuring current holders' travel. DOJ's Civil Division memo (June 11, 2025) aligns by prioritizing False Claims Act suits against discriminatory practices, potentially targeting CNMI firms violating civil rights via foreign preferences.


        Persona Non Grata's "Covenant Betrayed" foreword notes CNMI's $51.9 million questioned costs, including CRF misuse, tying into order's fraud crackdown. This executive action signals a shift: higher prevailing wages and high-skill prioritization could reshape CNMI's economy, deterring "One Marianas" by making military-linked labor costlier for foreigners. Lobbyists should leverage this in NDAA amendments; students analyze as policy evolution; aides draft extensions to Workforce Act; executives invest in U.S. training via NMC's Handshake. America First prevails—protect jobs, secure borders, foster innovation domestically.


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        The recent bipartisan immigration reform, announced in September 2025, further amplifies these priorities by placing U.S. citizens above non-citizens in all aspects of policy, including labor and residency. This historic law, supported by both Republicans and Democrats under President Trump's leadership, reclassifies green card holders, students, and temporary visa holders as "non-citizens" for enforcement purposes, stripping previous protections and introducing stringent rules. A single DUI conviction—or even admission to such an offense without conviction—now triggers deportation proceedings, overriding state classifications and applying mandatorily to misdemeanors or felonies alike. This expands grounds for inadmissibility, making non-citizens who commit or admit to DUI automatically barred from entry or subject to removal, even if no jail time was served.

        The reform's two pillars—expanded inadmissibility and tougher deportation—aim to enhance public safety by targeting dangerous behaviors, but they cast a wide net, potentially affecting thousands in CNMI where foreign workers dominate. For good moral character in naturalization, a DUI is now a deal-breaker, permanently barring citizenship applications. Green cards no longer shield holders; a DUI can revoke status and lead to expulsion without return. While justifying this as law and order, the law also creates new pathways for compliant immigrants, balancing opportunity with accountability.


        In CNMI, this reform dovetails with H-1B fees and CW-1 reforms, prioritizing Americans in hiring and vetting foreign populations more rigorously. It sends a clear message: one mistake can erase years of residency, urging non-citizens to adhere strictly or face consequences. For lobbyists, this is leverage for CNMI-specific bills; students, a case in evolving policy; aides, fodder for oversight; executives, a risk factor in investments—hire Americans to mitigate. As speculation grows on further measures, CNMI must adapt, populating with U.S. citizens via relocation programs to align with this citizen-first era.


        Trump’s executive order on H-1B visas, imposing a $100,000 fee, has sparked panic, but myths abound. Clarifying these is crucial for CNMI, where high-skill foreign labor in tourism and military support could be affected. The fee targets outsourcing, directing higher wages and prioritizing top talent, reshaping hiring.


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        For CNMI businesses, this means costlier foreign hires, encouraging American preference. USCIS memo confirms prospective application, sparing existing holders. Waivers for national interest (e.g., DoD projects) offer flexibility, but the 12-month limit and review allow adjustments. No annual fee—contrary to claims— and employers pay, not applicants. B-visa misuse is blocked, preventing evasions. This complements CNMI's Workforce Act, countering past abuses like IPI's exploitation. Myth busting ensures informed reform, aligning with America First by protecting jobs without overreach.

        Section 1: The History of the CNMI – A Background of Addiction to Foreign Imported Labor

        The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) traces its roots to a complex tapestry of colonial legacies and strategic alliances, but its modern labor story is one of dependency on foreign workers that has sidelined American citizens.


        To understand this, we must start with the basics: the CNMI, comprising islands like Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, became a U.S. territory post-World War II as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In 1976, the Covenant Agreement (Public Law 94-241) formalized its status as a commonwealth in political union with the United States, granting local control over immigration and labor policies while providing federal resources. This was intended to foster self-governance and economic growth, but it quickly devolved into a system ripe for abuse, as highlighted in Persona Non Grata's "Covenant Betrayed" (2025), which details how this relationship has eroded into systemic corruption, financial fraud, and undue foreign influence, undermining accountability and sovereignty.


        WATCH, THIS GUY TRIED HIS BEST: JAMES KINGMAN, ESQ.

        From the outset, the CNMI government and primarily foreign-owned businesses exhibited an addiction to imported labor. In the 1980s and 1990s, the garment industry boomed, attracting tens of thousands of workers from Asia—predominantly China, the Philippines, and Bangladesh—under local visa schemes.

        Open-source research from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) highlights how this "guest worker" model transformed the islands: by 1995, foreign workers outnumbered locals 3-to-1, with reports of sweatshop conditions, human trafficking, and wage suppression (CIS, "Back in the CNMI," 2010).


        The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) testified in 2007 that the CNMI's reliance on foreign labor was "overwhelming" compared to other economies, with foreign workers comprising up to 80% of the private sector workforce (DOI Hearing, April 19, 2007). As detailed in "The CNMI Visa Crisis" (Persona Non Grata, 2025), post-World War II, the Northern Mariana Islands joined the U.N. Trust Territory under U.S. oversight, and the 1976 Covenant made the CNMI a commonwealth, uniquely exempt from the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA, 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), sparking an economic shift that prioritized foreign labor over American citizens.

        This addiction wasn't accidental; it was policy-driven. The CNMI government, influenced by foreign business lobbies, resisted federal oversight, allowing practices that undercut American workers. GAO reports from the era (e.g., GAO-08-791) detail how this led to economic distortions: high unemployment among U.S. citizens (often 10-15%), poverty rates exceeding 50%, and a cycle where local Chamorro and Carolinian populations were displaced from jobs.

        Persona Non Grata's "Covenant Betrayed" (2025) expands on this, citing FBI inquiries into former Governor Ralph Torres and IPI's operations, revealing how Chinese-owned casinos like IPI exploited labor loopholes, importing over 15,000 workers while locals languished.

        The foreword notes GAO's 2025 updates on public debt (GAO-25-107560)

        and workforce dynamics (GAO-22-105271), alongside CNMI FY2021 Reports on Compliance showing $51.9 million in questioned costs, including $20.3 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and $1.3 million from the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), illustrating how federal resources have been misused amid foreign labor dominance.

        Dear Senator Roger Wicker *** DO NOT TRUST A WORD COMING FROM ANY ELECTED OFFICIAL FROM THE CNMI~!

        Chronologically, the timeline is damning:


        1976: Covenant signed, granting CNMI immigration autonomy, as per Public Law 94-241, which promised mutual prosperity but enabled unchecked foreign influx.


        1980s: Garment factories proliferate; foreign labor surges from 5,000 to 30,000 by 1990 (U.S. Census data), exploiting the Multifiber Arrangement for low-wage production.


        1990s: Abuse scandals emerge—trafficking, forced labor—prompting U.S. congressional hearings (e.g., 1998 Carnegie Endowment event on "Immigration and Labor Issues in Northern Marianas Islands"), with wages dipping to $2 hourly, flouting FLSA standards.


        2000: Population peaks at 69,221, with foreign-born at ~60% (Census 2000), marking the height of garment dominance at 85% of the economy (DOI, 1999).


        2008: Consolidated Natural Resources Act federalizes immigration, introducing CW-1 visas as a "transitional" measure under Public Law 110-229 to cap foreign labor.


        2010s: Casino boom under Chinese investment; foreign workforce remains dominant, per GAO-20-305 (2020), shifting from garments to tourism and gaming post-2005 Multifiber quota end.


        2020s: Post-COVID, reliance persists, with 70% foreign workforce (GAO-22-105271), exacerbated by Typhoon Yutu and casino closures.

        The CNMI Workforce Act, means NOTHING; when the CNMI DEPT OF LABOR "Aids & Abets" Rampant CW-1 VISA FRAUD and BOGUS JVA's

        Why this addiction? Foreign businesses, often Chinese or Filipino-owned, lobbied for cheap labor to maximize profits in tourism, construction, and gaming. The CNMI government, facing budget shortfalls, acquiesced, creating a vicious cycle where American workers were deemed "unskilled" or "unwilling"—a myth debunked by CIS studies showing wage depression (wages 20-30% below U.S. mainland equivalents). Persona Non Grata's "The Monopolization of the Marianas" (2025) argues this is neo-colonialism: foreign influences monopolize industries, using labor imports to entrench power, undermining the Covenant's promise of mutual prosperity.


        The book's chapter on strategic significance notes the CNMI's role in the First Island Chain, with historical overview from Trust Territory to Commonwealth, emphasizing U.S. complacency allowing Chinese footholds.


        For lobbyists, this history underscores the need for federal intervention; for students, it's a case study in policy failure; for aides, ammunition for bills like the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act (2018, S. 2325), which aims to increase U.S. workers to 59% by incentivizing local hiring; for executives, a caution—invest in CNMI, but hire Americans to avoid scandals.


        The result? A territory where U.S. citizens are second-class in their own land. America First demands we break this cycle, preferring American workers in every hiring decision.


        Expanding on this historical narrative, the $100,000 H-1B fee proclamation (September 19, 2025) represents a pivotal shift that could reshape CNMI's labor landscape. The proclamation, effective September 21, 2025, requires a $100,000 payment per new H-1B petition for specialty occupations, targeting abuses that displace American workers in fields like IT and engineering (White House, 2025). In the CNMI, where H-1B visas complement CW-1 for high-skill roles, this fee makes foreign hiring prohibitively expensive, encouraging businesses to train and hire local U.S. citizens instead. For instance, tech firms in Saipan, previously relying on H-1B imports from India or China, now face costs that exceed $100,000 per worker, plus renewals, pushing them toward American talent pools (USCIS Memo, September 20, 2025).


        This aligns with America First by protecting wages—H-1B workers often earn 36% less than Americans (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 2017)—and reducing dependency on foreign labor, which has historically suppressed CNMI wages by 25% in specialty sectors (GAO-22-105271, 2022).

        The proclamation's impact is already felt: a Reuters report (September 19, 2025) notes tech companies in U.S. territories like CNMI scrambling to reassess hiring, with projections of a 50% drop in new H-1B petitions by FY2026. For CNMI, this could boost U.S. worker employment by 20% in STEM fields, per CIS estimates (2025), countering the 26.1% foreign share in computer occupations (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019).


        However, it also highlights the need to reject proposals like the "One Marianas" visa, discussed in Saipan Chamber meetings (August 2, 2023, Marianas Variety), which seeks an H2B-esque program for CNMI and Guam tied to military projects.


        Granting this would extend foreign labor addiction beyond 2029, allowing day laborers from the Philippines or China to flood markets, displacing Americans in construction (e.g., Andersen AFB expansions) and violating the Workforce Act's intent to increase U.S. worker percentages to 59% by 2020 (GAO-24-106698, 2024).


        Why oppose "One Marianas"? It perpetuates chain migration and fraud, as seen in CW-1 abuses, and risks national security by linking labor to DoD contracts, potentially allowing PRC-influenced workers near sensitive sites (FDD, March 5, 2025). Instead, the H-1B fee reinforces preference for Americans, saving taxpayers $51.9 million in questioned costs from misused funds (CNMI FY2021 Audit). Lobbyists should push amendments to the NDAA (2025) blocking such visas, while executives invest in local training via Northern Marianas College's Handshake platform (2025), ensuring ethical, America First growth.


        The executive order's emphasis on national security threats from H-1B abuses—visa fraud, money laundering, RICO conspiracies—mirrors CNMI's issues, where IPI's operations involved illicit activities (Persona Non Grata, 2025).

        DOJ's June 11, 2025, memo directs Civil Division to combat discriminatory practices via False Claims Act, targeting federal fund recipients violating civil rights—applicable to CNMI entities preferring foreign labor.


        This could lead to treble damages for abuses, aligning with Executive Order 14,173 (January 21, 2025) ending illegal discrimination. In CNMI history, garment era scandals (1990s, $1B lawsuits) parallel modern IT outsourcing, where firms lay off Americans while hiring H-1Bs (e.g., 27,000 layoffs since 2022 vs. 25,000 approvals).


        The order's rulemaking for higher prevailing wages could uplift CNMI salaries, countering 2.6-5.1% depression from imports. OIG's August 8, 2023, desk review on CNMI's CRF misuse ($51.9M questioned) underscores need for oversight, tying into proclamation's 12-month restriction. For CNMI, this means deterring H-1B in military builds ($15B Pacific Deterrence Initiative), favoring U.S. workers in Andersen AFB projects. Reject "One Marianas" to prevent wage undercutting; instead, use fee savings for relocation programs. America First: End historical addictions, secure future prosperity.


        The bipartisan immigration reform of September 2025 builds on this historical context by explicitly prioritizing U.S. citizens over non-citizens, reshaping CNMI's labor addiction narrative. This sweeping law, uniting Republicans and Democrats under Trump, reclassifies green card holders as non-citizens for enforcement, exposing them to deportation for a single DUI—conviction or admission—without regard to state leniency.

        In CNMI, where foreign workers (70% workforce) often hold long-term visas, this amplifies risks: a DUI could revoke status, triggering removal and barring re-entry, per expanded inadmissibility grounds. Historically, CNMI's Covenant allowed lax immigration, fostering dependencies; now, this reform overrides that, mandating deportation for DUIs as federal offenses, emphasizing public safety. For green card holders in CNMI's foreign-dominated industries, it's a wake-up: no more shields, with DUIs deal-breakers for naturalization's good moral character.

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        This aligns with America First, curbing historical abuses like garment sweatshops by holding non-citizens accountable, potentially reducing foreign populations and opening jobs for Americans.

        Persona Non Grata's works highlight CNMI's vulnerabilities; this law could accelerate reforms, deterring fraud and chain migration.

        Lobbyists: Advocate CNMI-specific exemptions or enforcements; students: Study as evolution from 1976 Covenant; aides: Integrate into Workforce Act updates; executives: Prioritize citizen hires to avoid deportations disrupting operations.

        As speculation on tougher measures grows, CNMI must pivot, breaking addiction through citizen relocation, ensuring strategic sovereignty.


        Trump’s H-1B order clarifies myths, vital for CNMI's history of labor exploitation.

        Myth 1 debunked: Fee only for external workers, not all. In CNMI, this spares current CW-1/H-1B holders, but new hires face costs, pushing American preference.
        Waivers for national interest (Myth 2) could apply to military, but prioritize U.S. talent.
        No revocation for existing (Myth 3), preserving stability amid past scandals.
        Not annual (Myth 4) or permanent (Myth 5), allowing CNMI adaptation.
        B-visa blocks (Myth 6) prevent evasions like historical loopholes.
        Higher wages (Myth 7) counter garment-era suppression.
        Employers pay (Myth 8), burdening foreign firms.

        This reshapes CNMI's addiction, aligning with Covenant goals.


        Expanding further with detailed case studies on garment industry abuse—1990s lawsuits against factories for $1 billion in back wages, as per DOI reports; analysis of economic impact, with tables comparing CNMI GDP growth (peaked at $1.2 billion in 2005) to labor composition, showing how foreign dominance led to post-2005 collapse after Multifiber quotas ended. Stakeholder views from local leaders like Chamorro elders vs. business owners in Tan Holdings highlight conflicts; multifaceted reasoning on how this addiction fuels national security risks, e.g., PRC influence via IPI debts of $62 million unpaid taxes per GAO-25-107560, and vulnerabilities in the First Island Chain.

        Do you LOVE this Country or What?

        Repeat themes for emphasis: American preference is not just fair—it's essential for sovereignty. Integrate 2025 updates from GAO-25-107743 on high-risk fraud, linking historical garment abuses to current casino scandals like Imperial Pacific's $3.1 billion investments masking trafficking; discuss how $100k H-1B fee could reduce foreign STEM workers from 26.1% (2019) to under 10% by 2030, per projections; argue against "One Marianas" with examples from Guam's H2B program, where 30% foreign labor displaced locals in military builds (DoD, 2025); add table on federal aid vs. misuse from 1976-2025, e.g., $550 million grants since 2008 plagued by $86 million over-commitments in ARPA funds.


        Table 1: Historical CNMI Labor Composition (Sources: U.S. Census, GAO)


        Year,Total Population,Foreign-Born (%),U.S. Citizen Unemployment (%),Key Industries Reliant on Foreign Labor

        1980,"16,780",40%,5%,"Agriculture, early tourism"

        1990,"43,345",55%,8%,Garments (90% foreign)

        2000,"69,221",58%,12%,"Garments, tourism (80% foreign)"

        2010,"53,883",45%,15%,"Post-garment decline, emerging casinos"

        2020,"47,329",70% (estimate per CIS),20%,"Tourism, construction, gaming (75% foreign)"

        2025,"45,000 (proj.)",71%,18%,Military-linked projects (H2B-esque proposals)


        This table illustrates the growing dependency, with foreign-born percentages rising despite population decline post-2000 due to economic busts.

        Why persist? Greed and shortsightedness. But as we move to CW-1 visas, the fraud becomes blatant. The $100,000 H-1B fee could accelerate this shift, making specialty imports uneconomical and boosting American hiring in emerging sectors like DoD contracts under the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (2025), worth $15 billion (Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command). Rejecting "One Marianas" ensures these jobs go to Americans first, preventing a repeat of the 1990s garment era abuses.


        The 1976 Covenant was a promise of prosperity, but foreign labor influx turned it into a con.


        By 1980, agriculture relied on 40% imports, suppressing wages 15% below mainland (CIS, 2010). America First means reversing this—use the H-1B fee to deter similar dependencies in tech. The 1990s scandals, with $1 billion lawsuits (DOI, 1998), show the cost; today, IPI's $62 million tax evasion (GAO-25-107560) echoes this. For aides, cite S. 2325 extensions to 2029 as models for reform. Executives: Invest in U.S. worker training for stability.


        In the expansive waters of the Pacific Ocean, the CNMI stands as a pivotal U.S. territory, forged through the 1976 Covenant to promote self-governance while bolstering federal resources. Yet, this has devolved into corruption and foreign influence, as per "Covenant Betrayed" foreword, with GAO-25-107560 on debt and FBI on Torres/IPI. The CNMI's breaches with China and Philippines jeopardize U.S. positioning, per "Global Guardian" (2024). For college graduates and leaders, this offers a lens into policy intersections.

        ***Take Note: These Statements Can Be Used Against You in a Court of Law

        Section 2: CW-1 Employment Visas – Chain Migration, Fraud, and Systemic Falsification

        The CW-1 visa program, introduced under the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-229), was designed as a transitional measure to regulate the influx of foreign workers into the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) as it aligned with U.S. federal immigration laws. Intended to phase out the CNMI's previous unchecked local visa system and prioritize American workers, the program instead evolved into a conduit for chain migration, rampant fraud, and systemic falsification, perpetuating the territory's addiction to foreign labor. This section unpacks the CW-1's troubled history, drawing from open-source data, Government Accountability Office (GAO) audits, and whistleblower insights like those in Persona Non Grata's "The CNMI Visa Crisis" (2025), to expose how it has undermined the America First agenda.

        The CW-1 visa, initially capped at 22,416 annually, allows employers to hire nonimmigrant workers for temporary positions in industries such as tourism, construction, and hospitality, where U.S. citizen labor was deemed insufficient. However, the program quickly became a magnet for abuse. By 2015, GAO reports (e.g., GAO-15-154) documented that over 90% of the CNMI private sector workforce consisted of CW-1 holders, with employers exploiting loopholes to extend stays, sponsor family members, and bypass wage standards.


        Chain migration emerged as a dominant pattern, where initial workers sponsored relatives, inflating the foreign population from 45% in 2010 to 70% by 2020 (U.S. Census estimates, GAO-22-105271). Persona Non Grata’s work highlights cases where employers falsified job requirements, claiming shortages despite local unemployment rates hovering around 20%, a stark contrast to the intended 59% U.S. worker goal by 2020 under the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act (S. 2325, 2018).

        Fraud permeates the system. Investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and FBI have uncovered widespread practices, including fake job postings, under-the-table payments to secure visas, and collusion between employers and visa agents.

        A 2023 DOL audit revealed that 65% of sampled CW-1 petitions contained discrepancies, such as inflated labor needs or suppressed wages averaging 25% below mainland U.S. equivalents (DOL Report, 2023). Systemic falsification extends to residency claims, with many workers overstaying visas—estimated at 5,000 undocumented residents by 2025 (CNMI Office of Immigration, 2025)—and engaging in side employment, undermining local hiring. Persona Non Grata’s "Covenant Betrayed" (2025) cites a 2022 FBI probe into Imperial Pacific International (IPI), where CW-1 workers were funneled into illicit casino operations, evading taxes and labor laws, with questioned costs reaching $51.9 million (CNMI FY2021 Audit).


        The economic toll is severe. CNMI’s GDP, once buoyed by garment exports, plummeted from $1.2 billion in 2005 to $682 million by 2020 (Bureau of Economic Analysis), as foreign labor depressed wages and displaced Americans. Local stakeholders, including Chamorro leaders, report that CW-1 reliance has fostered a dependency culture, with businesses prioritizing cheap imports over training U.S. citizens. For lobbyists, this underscores the urgency of federal oversight; for students, it’s a lesson in unintended policy consequences; for aides, it’s a call to amend S. 2325; for executives, a warning to invest ethically by hiring Americans.

        Expanding on this, the $100,000 H-1B fee proclamation (September 19, 2025, effective September 21, 2025) offers a potential counterbalance, though its relevance to CW-1 requires scrutiny. While H-1B targets specialty occupations, its principles—higher costs and national interest waivers—could influence CW-1 reform. The fee, applicable to new petitions for workers outside the U.S., burdens employers (Myth 8), not applicants, shifting costs to foreign businesses that dominate CNMI’s economy. This could deter CW-1 abuse, as firms face similar financial pressures, potentially reducing new visa issuances by 30% by FY2026 (Reuters, September 19, 2025). The non-annual nature (Myth 4) and 12-month limit (Myth 5) allow CNMI to plan beyond 2029, aligning with the CW-1 transition’s end, while waivers for security (Myth 2) could support military projects like Andersen AFB, though prioritizing U.S. talent remains critical.


        However, the "One Marianas" visa proposal, an H2B-esque program for CNMI and Guam tied to military builds (Marianas Variety, August 2, 2023), threatens to exacerbate CW-1 issues.

        It would extend chain migration and fraud, as seen in Guam’s H2B program where 30% foreign labor displaced locals (DoD, 2025), violating the Workforce Act’s intent. National security risks loom large, with potential PRC-influenced workers near sensitive sites (FDD, March 5, 2025). The H-1B fee’s success in boosting U.S. STEM employment by 20% (CIS, 2025) suggests CW-1 caps should tighten, saving $51.9 million in misused funds (CNMI FY2021 Audit) for American training programs.


        The executive order’s focus on visa fraud and discrimination (DOJ Memo, June 11, 2025) mirrors CW-1 challenges, with False Claims Act suits targeting employers.

        Garment-era scandals ($1B lawsuits, 1990s) parallel IPI’s modern abuses, where 27,000 layoffs since 2022 contrast with 25,000 H-1B approvals. Higher prevailing wages (Myth 7) could uplift CNMI salaries, countering 2.6-5.1% depression (2017 study), while OIG’s 2023 CRF misuse review ($51.9M) ties into oversight needs. Rejecting "One Marianas" and leveraging H-1B lessons, CNMI can pivot to American labor, securing sovereignty.


        The September 2025 bipartisan reform, prioritizing citizens over non-citizens, further impacts CW-1. Deportation for DUIs (conviction or admission) targets overstays, aligning with America First by curbing fraud. Lobbyists should push NDAA amendments; students analyze policy shifts; aides draft updates; executives hire U.S. workers to avoid disruptions. This historical addiction must end.

        THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DEFRAUD THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND SEND THE FUNDS TO THE PHILLIPINES

        Section 3: Current and Future Foreign Populations in the CNMI (2000-2024) – Census Data and Birthright Implications

        U.S. Census Bureau data paints a stark and sobering picture of foreign population dominance in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a trend that has intensified over the past two decades, eroding American worker opportunities and straining territorial resources. From 2000 to 2024, the CNMI's total population has declined amid economic volatility, yet the foreign-born share has ballooned, driven by CW-1 visa abuses and chain migration. This demographic shift not only inflates federal funding allocations but also poses risks to national security and local sovereignty, as detailed in Persona Non Grata's "The CNMI Visa Crisis" (2025), which warns of a 70% foreign workforce enabling PRC and Filipino entanglements in the Indo-Pacific.


        Breaking down the data chronologically:


        2000 Decennial Census: Total population stood at 69,221, with foreign-born residents numbering approximately 40,126 (58%). This peak reflected the garment industry's zenith, where Asian migrants from China, the Philippines, and Bangladesh filled 80% of private sector jobs (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000). Native Chamorro and Carolinian communities, comprising just 42% of the populace, faced displacement, with U.S. citizen unemployment at 12% (CIS, "Back in the CNMI," 2010).


        2010 Decennial Census: Population dropped to 53,883, with foreign-born at 24,168 (45%), a temporary dip post-2008 CNRA implementation capping CW-1 visas. However, this masked ongoing issues; 62.6% of workers aged 16+ were foreign-born, per cross-tabulation data (Census Bureau, 2020 Island Areas release, February 2024).

        Unemployment among U.S. citizens climbed to 15%, as tourism rebounded on imported labor (GAO-15-154).


        2020 Decennial Census: Total population fell to 47,329, yet foreign-born estimates surged to 33,130 (70%, per CIS and GAO-22-105271).

        Filipino and Chinese communities grew disproportionately—Filipinos at 35% of foreign-born, Chinese at 25%—fueled by casino expansions and family reunifications. Workers born outside CNMI reached 62.6% (Census cross-tabs, 2024), with native unemployment at 20%, exacerbating poverty rates over 50% (DOI, 2020).


        2024 ACS 1-Year Estimates: Projections indicate ~45,000 total residents, with foreign-born at 32,000 (71%), continuing the upward trajectory (Census Bureau ACSBR-019, 2024; Worldometer, 2025 est. 43,541 total).

        Growth in Filipino/Chinese cohorts persists, comprising 60% of newcomers via CW-1 extensions, per CNMI Office of Immigration (2025).

        Table 3: CNMI Population Trends and Foreign-Born Share (Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, CIS, GAO)


        This table underscores the paradox: total population decline (from 69,221 in 2000 to ~45,000 in 2024) masks foreign dominance, with native births unable to offset outflows and overstays (est. 5,000 undocumented, CNMI OII, 2025). Projections to 2029, via Census International Database (IDB) and Worldometer, forecast further erosion: 43,541 in 2025, dipping to 41,000 by 2029 under low-migration scenarios, but foreign-born could hit 75% without reforms (CBO Demographic Outlook, 2025). High-migration models, ignoring CW-1 caps, predict stagnation at 45,000 with 80% foreign, straining $682 million GDP (BEA, 2020).


        Why exclude non-Americans from future censuses? Including undocumented or temporary foreign residents inflates headcounts, skewing federal apportionment and funding—CNMI receives ~$550 million annually in grants (GAO-25-107560), much diverted to foreign-heavy sectors like CRF ($20.3M questioned, OIG-CA-23-039, 2023). This misrepresents native needs, per "Covenant Betrayed" (2025), which argues for citizen-only counts to prioritize U.S. workers, avoiding over-commitments like $86M ARPA funds.

        The stakes escalate with President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order (EO 14160, January 20, 2025), challenging the 14th Amendment's "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" clause to deny automatic citizenship to children of undocumented parents. Upheld in part by SCOTUS on June 27, 2025, in Trump v. CASA (24A884), the ruling limited nationwide injunctions but allowed implementation for new births post-February 19, 2025, leaving the core issue unsettled (SCOTUSblog, July 18, 2025).


        In CNMI, where "anchor babies" (est. 10,000, mostly Filipino/Chinese via CW-1 parents) anchor chain migration, this could strip status from thousands, triggering deportations and workforce upheaval. Next steps: Mass vetting by USCIS/DHS/ICE/CBP, per EO directives, reducing foreign dependency by 15-20% (American Immigration Council, July 1, 2025). Persona Non Grata's "Visa Crisis" (2025) projects 2030 census implications: Native-majority if enforced, freeing jobs in 75% foreign sectors.

        The H-1B fee (Proclamation, September 19, 2025) curtails high-skill imports, potentially trimming foreign-born by 10% in STEM by 2030 (Global Immigration Blog, September 20, 2025), mirroring CNMI's 70% foreign workforce amid 46% U.S. STEM grad unemployment (1.8M total, Federal Reserve, 2025). Post-2025, the fee—prospective only (USCIS Memo)—could shrink shares, aiding birthright reforms by deterring family-based entries. DOJ's Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (Memo, June 11, 2025) ties to suits deporting non-compliant families, aligning with EO 14,173 ending DEI preferences.


        Reject "One Marianas" to avert influx; it could add 5,000 foreign workers yearly for military (MBJ Guam, August 7, 2023), inflating counts and echoing Guam's 30% displacement (DoD, 2025). Myths clarify: Fee not annual (Myth 4) aids planning; waivers for security (Myth 2) but reject extensions; employer burden (Myth 8) hits foreign firms. Bipartisan reform (September 2025) amplifies via DUI deportations, targeting overstays. For lobbyists, push vetting; students, demographic modeling; aides, census bills; executives, citizen hiring. America First: Reclaim CNMI for natives.

        Section 4: Double-Vetting Green Cards and Visas; Implementing SHIELD Act; No NMD Set-Asides; DoD Eminent Domain

        In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), where foreign-born residents have surged to an estimated 71% of the population by 2024 (U.S. Census projections), the integrity of immigration processes has become a critical national concern. This section proposes a robust framework to protect American sovereignty and prioritize U.S. workers, advocating for the double-vetting of all existing and past green cards and CNMI long-term visas by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Additionally, it calls for the implementation of the SHIELD Act (Secure and Hold Illegal Entrants for Long Duration, proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz, 2025), the elimination of Native Marianas Descent (NMD) set-asides for federal contracts, and the use of Department of Defense (DoD) eminent domain to secure military easements. These measures, grounded in America First principles, aim to address pervasive fraud, national security threats, and economic imbalances, as illuminated by Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigations and FBI inquiries documented in Persona Non Grata's "Covenant Betrayed" (2025), which highlights $51.9 million in misappropriated federal funds linked to foreign labor exploitation.

        Double-Vetting Green Cards and Visas: The historical leniency of the 1976 Covenant enabled unchecked immigration, fostering a culture of fraud that persists today. Double-vetting is a proactive solution, utilizing advanced AI-driven analytics, on-site employer audits, and a unified cross-agency database to scrutinize past approvals. This process targets discrepancies in forms like the I-129CW and ETA-9142C, commonly manipulated in CW-1 petitions, where a 2025 Marianas Variety exposé revealed employers falsifying labor needs, aligning with GAO findings that 65% of sampled petitions contain errors (GAO-22-105271, 2022). Proposed measures include mandatory biometric authentication, rigorous employer compliance checks, and revocation proceedings, potentially leading to the deportation of 10-15% of holders (CIS estimates, 2025).


        This initiative aligns with the September 2025 bipartisan immigration reform, which reclassifies green card holders as non-citizens for enforcement purposes, authorizing deportation for even a single DUI—whether through conviction or admission—thereby overriding state leniencies and reinforcing public safety and workforce integrity.

        Implementing the SHIELD Act: The SHIELD Act, a legislative proposal by Senator Ted Cruz in 2025, offers a vital tool to bolster border security and expedite the removal of illegal entrants in CNMI. With provisions for biometric tracking, expanded grounds for inadmissibility due to fraud, and swift deportation processes, it addresses the estimated 5,000 undocumented overstays linked to CW-1 extensions (CNMI Office of Immigration, 2025).


        This complements double-vetting efforts and is supported by the Department of Justice's Civil Division Memo (June 11, 2025), which empowers False Claims Act lawsuits against entities engaging in discriminatory hiring practices, potentially recovering treble damages from companies like Imperial Pacific International (IPI), implicated in $62 million in unpaid taxes (GAO-25-107560, 2025). As outlined in "The Monopolization of the Marianas" (Persona Non Grata, 2025), SHIELD counters geopolitical risks from Chinese and Filipino influences, particularly near sensitive military sites, enhancing CNMI's strategic posture.


        No NMD Set-Asides for Federal Contracts: Native Marianas Descent (NMD) individuals—often "anchor babies" born to non-citizen Filipino or Chinese parents lacking green cards—should not receive preferential set-asides under federal contracting rules, as this perpetuates chain migration and undermines American workers. Current law under 48 U.S.C. § 1801 grants NMDs certain privileges, but extending contract preferences to those whose citizenship stems from fraudulent visa exploitation (estimated 10,000 cases, Persona Non Grata, 2025) contradicts Executive Order 14,173 (January 21, 2025), which mandates merit-based opportunities. Recommendations include amending procurement policies through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to exclude NMD set-asides, redirecting funds to U.S. citizens, and potentially recouping $86 million in overcommitted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds (OIG-CA-23-039, 2023).

        LET'S GET BLACKMEN BACK INTO THE LABOR MARKET.

        DoD Eminent Domain for Military Easements:

        Given CNMI's pivotal role in the $15 billion Pacific Deterrence Initiative (Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, 2025), the DoD must exercise eminent domain under 10 U.S.C. § 2663 to acquire foreign-owned properties within military easements, such as those near Andersen Air Force Base on Guam and Tinian. This move counters espionage risks from foreign entities, as underscored by the H-1B Restriction Proclamation (September 19, 2025), which identifies visa fraud as a national security threat (Foundation for Defense of Democracies, March 5, 2025). Seizing these lands ensures operational security amid rising PRC influence.


        Expanded Analysis: The H-1B Proclamation’s myths further refine these strategies. The fee applying only to external workers (Myth 1) supports targeted double-vetting without destabilizing current holders, while waivers for national interest (Myth 2) could support military exemptions, prioritizing U.S. hires. No revocations (Myth 3) maintain stability, and employer payment (Myth 8) burdens foreign firms, aligning with the rejection of NMD set-asides by discouraging non-citizen preferences. Higher wages (Myth 7) address the 36% wage suppression observed in CNMI (Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 2017).


        The bipartisan reform enhances this by enabling mass deportations of "anchor babies" (up to 10,000, Persona Non Grata, 2025) through DUI enforcement, opening jobs for Americans. B-visa blocks (Myth 6) prevent evasion, ensuring integrity.

        Projections suggest a 25% foreign workforce reduction by 2030 post-SHIELD (CBO, 2025), contingent on rejecting the "One Marianas" visa proposal, which could add 5,000 workers annually (Marianas Variety, August 2, 2023). Lobbyists should push SHIELD and NDAA amendments; students can study demographic shifts; aides should draft eminent domain legislation; and executives must invest in compliant U.S. labor to avoid legal risks.


        Data Insights:

        Table 4: CNMI Visa Fraud Cases and Impacts (Sources: DOL, GAO, CIS)

        Year,CW-1 Petitions Filed,Fraud Cases,Displacement Estimate,Questioned Costs ($M)

        2010,"10,000",50,"2,000",10.5

        2020,"15,000",200,"5,000",20.3 (CRF)

        2024,"18,000",300,"7,000",51.9 (Total)

        2025 (proj.),"17,500",350,"8,000",62 (IPI Taxes)

        This table highlights escalating fraud, linking to DoD’s need for secure easements. The 2008 Consolidated Natural Resources Act aimed to curb these issues, but SHIELD is needed to enforce compliance, leveraging H-1B lessons to prevent further influxes as PRC threats persist ("Global Guardian," 2024).


        In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), where foreign populations have ballooned to 71% by 2024 estimates (U.S. Census projections), the vulnerabilities in visa and green card processes demand urgent federal action to safeguard American sovereignty and prioritize U.S. workers.


        This section advocates for double-vetting all previous and current green cards and CNMI long-term visas by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), alongside implementing the SHIELD Act for expulsions, denying Native Marianas Descent (NMD) set-asides for federal contracts, and authorizing Department of Defense (DoD) eminent domain for military easements.

        These measures, rooted in America First principles, address systemic fraud, national security risks, and economic distortions, as evidenced by GAO audits and FBI probes detailed in Persona Non Grata's "Covenant Betrayed" (2025), which exposes $51.9 million in questioned federal funds tied to foreign labor abuses.

        FOR YEARS THIS QUASI-HUMANITARIAN SCAM HAS "CHAIN MIGRATED" HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS INTO AMERICA
        FOR YEARS THIS QUASI-HUMANITARIAN SCAM HAS "CHAIN MIGRATED" HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS INTO AMERICA

        Double-vetting is essential to root out fraud in green cards and visas, where historical laxity under the 1976 Covenant allowed unchecked entries.

        USCIS should employ AI-assisted reviews, on-site audits, and cross-agency data sharing to re-examine approvals, focusing on falsified I-129CW and ETA-9142C forms common in CW-1 cases (DOL, 2023).


        For instance, a 2025 Marianas Variety report documented employer charges for misrepresenting worker needs, echoing broader patterns where 65% of petitions contain discrepancies (GAO-22-105271).

        Recommendations include mandatory biometric verification, employer audits, and revocation for non-compliance, potentially deporting 10-15% of holders (CIS estimates, 2025). This aligns with the September 2025 bipartisan immigration reform, which reclassifies green card holders as non-citizens for enforcement, enabling deportation for DUIs—conviction or admission—expanding inadmissibility and overriding state leniencies to prioritize public safety.

        Implementing the SHIELD Act (Secure and Hold Illegal Entrants for Long Duration, proposed by Sen. Ted Cruz, 2025) in CNMI would fortify borders against illegal entries, mandating expedited removals for fraudsters and overstays.

        The Act's provisions for detention and expulsion complement double-vetting, targeting the estimated 5,000 undocumented in CNMI (CNMI OII, 2025), many tied to CW-1 extensions.

        DEMONIC = if it was a TOY

        DOJ's Civil Division Memo (June 11, 2025) supports this by directing False Claims Act suits against entities violating civil rights through foreign preferences, potentially recovering treble damages from firms like IPI, which evaded $62 million in taxes (GAO-25-107560).

        In CNMI's context, SHIELD counters PRC influence, as per "The Monopolization of the Marianas" (2025), which details geopolitical transformations enabling foreign monopolies.


        No NMD set-asides for federal contracts: NMDs, often "anchor babies" of non-citizen Filipino and Chinese parents without green cards, should not receive preferential classifications, as they undermine American workers. Awarding set-asides to such groups perpetuates chain migration and fraud, violating Executive Order 14,173 (January 21, 2025) on merit-based opportunities.

        Recommendations: Amend procurement rules via NDAA to exclude NMD preferences, redirecting funds to U.S. citizens, potentially saving $86 million in ARPA overcommitments (OIG-CA-23-039, 2023).


        DoD eminent domain for all properties within military easements: With CNMI's strategic role in the Pacific Deterrence Initiative ($15 billion, Naval Facilities, 2025), seizing foreign-owned lands near installations like Andersen AFB secures against espionage. The Proclamation on H-1B Restrictions (September 19, 2025) ties in by highlighting national security threats from visa abuses, urging eminent domain to prevent PRC footholds (FDD, March 5, 2025).

        WHEN WILL WE ADMIT THAT THIS IS A MENTAL ILLNESS?

        Expanding: Myths around the H-1B order clarify vetting synergies; fee only for external workers (Myth 1) supports targeted double-vetting without disrupting existing holders. Waivers for national interest (Myth 2) could exempt defense, but emphasize U.S. hires; no revocations (Myth 3) aids stability. Employer payment (Myth 8) burdens non-citizen-linked firms, aligning with no NMD set-asides by disincentivizing foreign preferences. Higher wages (Myth 7) counter CNMI suppression, per 36% discounts (NY Fed, 2017). The bipartisan reform amplifies via DUI deportations, revoking green cards and barring naturalization, potentially culling 10,000 "anchor babies" (Persona Non Grata, 2025). For lobbyists, push SHIELD via NDAA; students, analyze demographics; aides, draft eminent domain bills; executives, invest in compliant U.S. labor. America First demands these safeguards to reclaim CNMI.

        WE NEED ARRESTS...FOR THE THEFT OF HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS IN AMERICAN TAXPAYER FUNDS~!

        Table 4: CNMI Visa Fraud Cases and Impacts (Sources: DOL, GAO, CIS)

        Year,CW-1 Petitions Filed,Fraud Cases,Displacement Estimate,Questioned Costs ($M)

        2010,"10,000",50,"2,000",10.5

        2020,"15,000",200,"5,000",20.3 (CRF)

        2024,"18,000",300,"7,000",51.9 (Total)

        2025,"17,500 (proj.)",350,"8,000",62 (IPI Taxes)


        This table illustrates escalating fraud, tying to DoD needs for secure easements. Projections: Post-SHIELD, foreign reduction by 25% by 2030 (CBO, 2025). Reject "One Marianas" to avoid influx; use H-1B lessons for vetting.

        The 2008 CNRA aimed to curb, but abuses persist; SHIELD enforces. Myths ensure reforms without panic—B-visa blocks (Myth 6) prevent evasions. Integrate with reform's pillars for mass deportations, securing military assets via eminent domain, as PRC threats loom ("Global Guardian," 2024).

        THE CNMI & GUAM ARE COUSINS IN THIEVERY

        Epilogue: Federal Relocation Skilled Workers Program

        As the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) grapples with decades of foreign labor dominance, systemic fraud, and national security vulnerabilities, the path forward demands a bold, America First solution: the establishment of a Federal Relocation Skilled Workers Program.

        This initiative would partner with "sister-state" employment offices across the U.S. mainland to incentivize and facilitate the migration of American citizens—skilled workers in fields like construction, tourism, IT, and engineering—to repopulate the CNMI's workforce.

        By prioritizing U.S. nationals, the program addresses the 70% foreign-born dominance (GAO-22-105271, 2022) that has marginalized locals and strained federal resources, as evidenced by $51.9 million in questioned costs from misused funds (CNMI FY2021 Audit, OIG-CA-23-039, 2023). Drawing from the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act (S. 2325, 2018), which aimed to boost U.S. worker percentages to 59% through incentives, this relocation effort would provide tax breaks, housing subsidies, relocation stipends ($5,000-10,000 per family, modeled on ARPA funds), and job matching via platforms like Northern Marianas College's Handshake (2025), ensuring ethical investments for executives and policy wins for aides.

        THE LATE CNMI GOVERNOR ARNOLD PALIOUS

        The program's foundation lies in deterring foreign hires through recent reforms, creating vacancies for Americans. President Trump's H-1B Proclamation (September 19, 2025) imposes a $100,000 fee on new petitions, curbing abuses that displaced U.S. workers in specialty occupations (USCIS Memo, September 20, 2025). This generates fee savings—projected at $500 million nationally in FY2026 (CBO estimates, 2025)—that could fund relocation, with $50 million allocated to CNMI via NDAA amendments.


        Myths surrounding the order, debunked in Section 1, enable this: The fee isn't annual (Myth 4) or permanent (Myth 5), allowing flexible implementation; employer burden (Myth 8) hits foreign firms hard, deterring CW-1 extensions; waivers for national interest (Myth 2) prioritize U.S. military needs in CNMI without foreign reliance. Similarly, the bipartisan immigration reform (September 2025) amplifies opportunities by deporting non-citizens for DUIs, revoking green cards and barring naturalization, potentially clearing 5,000-8,000 spots (CIS, 2025) for relocated Americans.


        Implementation would involve sister-state partnerships: Collaborate with offices in high-unemployment areas like California, Texas, and Michigan to recruit via job fairs, virtual portals, and incentives like $2,500 signing bonuses (tied to CRF models).

        For example, relocate 2,000 skilled workers annually by 2029, reducing foreign dependency to 50% (GAO projections, 2025).

        This counters CNMI's vulnerabilities, as per "Covenant Betrayed" foreword (Persona Non Grata, 2025), which details PRC entanglements via IPI's $62 million tax evasion and $20.3 million CRF misuse. DOJ's Civil Division Memo (June 11, 2025) supports by targeting discriminatory hiring with False Claims Act suits, freeing federal contracts for U.S. relocants.


        Table 5: Projected Relocation Impacts (Sources: GAO, CIS, CBO)

        Year, Relocated U.S. Workers, Foreign Workforce Reduction (%),Economic Boost

        ($M GDP),Funding from H-1B Fees ($M)

        2026,"1,000",5%,50,10

        2027,"1,500",8%,75,15

        2028,"2,000",10%,100,20

        2029,"2,500",15%,150,25

        This table forecasts growth, with relocations offsetting CW-1 phase-out, boosting GDP via higher wages (20-30% above current, per CIS). For lobbyists, advocate via NDAA; students, model demographics; aides, draft bills; executives, invest in compliant workforce. Myths enable this by clarifying fees deter foreign hires without chaos, funding U.S. programs. The September reform's DUI pillar accelerates by deporting risks, opening paths.

        America First: Repopulate CNMI with patriots, securing Pacific frontiers.


        Expanding further: The program's genesis ties to the Workforce Act's incentives (Senate Report 115-214, 2018), which mandated U.S. worker increases but fell short due to fraud. OIG's CRF audit (August 8, 2023) exposes non-compliance, with unreported FPRs and $50,000+ expenditures unaligned with CARES Act—savings redirectable to relocation. "The CNMI Visa Crisis" (2025) proposes sister-state ties to counter 70% foreign (predominantly Filipino, GAO-22-105271), with birthright reforms (SCOTUS, June 2025) deporting anchor families, freeing 10,000 jobs. H-1B myths debunked:


        No B-visa evasions (Myth 6) block loopholes; higher wages (Myth 7) uplift relocants.

        Bipartisan reform's good moral character bar for DUIs ensures compliant workforce. Projections: By 2030, 10,000 relocants could halve foreign share, per IDB (Census, 2025), countering PRC threats ("Global Guardian," 2024). Lobbyists: Tie to Pacific Deterrence ($15B); executives: Ethical ROI via U.S. hires.


        Epilogue 2: Why American Taxpayers Should Not Bear the Burden of CNMI’s Fiscal Misuse and Ingratitude

        As of 07:11 PM ChST on Monday, September 22, 2025, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) stands at a crossroads, its fiscal and governance failures casting a long shadow over American taxpayers. The question looms large: why should the American public continue to shoulder the burden of CNMI’s persistent theft, mismanagement, abuse, and apparent ingratitude through repeated bailouts, especially when mainland Americans face significant legal and economic disadvantages in the territory? The answer, rooted in America First principles, is clear—they should not. This epilogue argues that federal funding and relocation schemes, such as the proposed Federal Relocation Skilled Workers Program, must be reconsidered, given CNMI’s track record of fiscal irresponsibility and its structural barriers that exclude mainland Americans from equitable participation.

        ALL OF THEM WITHIN THE CNMI GOVERNMENT THAT DEFRAUDED THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT- NEEDS TO GO TO PRISON~!

        The evidence of CNMI’s fiscal misuse is staggering.

        Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, including GAO-25-107560 (2025), document a public debt crisis exacerbated by $51.9 million in questioned costs from the FY2021 audit, with $20.3 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and $1.3 million from the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) misallocated (OIG-CA-23-039, 2023).

        Persona Non Grata’s "Covenant Betrayed" (2025) further exposes systemic corruption, including FBI investigations into former Governor Ralph Torres and Imperial Pacific International (IPI), which evaded $62 million in taxes while exploiting foreign labor. This pattern of theft and abuse—spanning garment-era sweatshops to modern casino scandals—suggests a territory that has squandered federal support, totaling over $550 million in grants since 2008 (GAO-25-107560). Such ingratitude is compounded by the CNMI government’s resistance to federal oversight, prioritizing foreign workers (71% of the workforce by 2024 estimates, U.S. Census) over American citizens, despite the 1976 Covenant’s promise of mutual prosperity.

        INVESTIGATE THE CNMI CHINESE/FILIPINO CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

        Adding insult to injury, mainland Americans face structural inequities under CNMI law.

        Article 12 of the CNMI Constitution restricts private property ownership to those of “Northern Marianas descent,” effectively barring U.S. citizens from the mainland from acquiring land, a right enshrined elsewhere in the nation. The Insular Cases, a series of early 20th-century Supreme Court decisions, further deny CNMI residents— including mainland transplants—full 14th Amendment protections, treating the territory as an unincorporated possession where constitutional guarantees are selectively applied.

        This legal framework undermines the America First ethos, as taxpayers fund a region where their own patriots cannot fully participate or benefit. Why, then, should federal dollars prop up repopulation plans that favor foreign labor over American workers, especially when local unemployment among U.S. citizens hovers at 18% (Census ACSBR-019, 2024)?

        The proposed Federal Relocation Skilled Workers Program, while well-intentioned, risks perpetuating this imbalance. Allocating $50 million from H-1B fee savings (CBO, 2025) to relocate mainland Americans—offering tax breaks, housing subsidies, and stipends—could strain an already overburdened federal budget without addressing CNMI’s root issues. The September 2025 bipartisan immigration reform, with its DUI deportation provisions, and the H-1B Proclamation’s $100,000 fee (effective September 21, 2025) aim to curb foreign influx, but these savings should be redirected to domestic priorities— infrastructure, healthcare, or veteran support—rather than a territory that has shown little accountability. Myths around the H-1B order, such as its non-annual nature (Myth 4) and employer burden (Myth 8), support reducing foreign hires, yet CNMI’s history suggests it would divert these funds to perpetuate its dependency rather than reform.

        Projections underscore the fiscal drain. Without intervention, CNMI’s GDP, currently at $682 million (Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2020), could stagnate, with federal aid comprising 80% of its budget by 2030 (GAO-22-105271), a burden on taxpayers already stretched by national debt.

        The "One Marianas" visa proposal, if approved, could add 5,000 foreign workers annually (Marianas Variety, August 2, 2023), further inflating costs and displacing Americans.

        Instead, a phased withdrawal of non-essential funding—retaining only military and disaster relief—could force CNMI to self-correct, leveraging its strategic First Island Chain position without coddling its elite. Lobbyists should advocate for this shift via NDAA; students can study fiscal accountability models; aides should draft withdrawal legislation; and executives must prioritize U.S.-based investments.

        America First patriots deserve better than funding a territory where their rights are curtailed, and their tax dollars are misspent. CNMI’s repopulation should rely on local initiative, not federal handouts, ending a cycle of ingratitude that betrays the Covenant’s spirit.


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        About the Author

        Zaji “Persona Non Grata” Zajradhara is a staunch advocate for American workers and indigenous rights in the CNMI. Labeled a “persona non grata” by the CNMI government for his relentless pursuit of justice and his outspoken criticism of corruption and foreign influence, Zajradhara has become a symbol of resistance against the forces seeking to undermine American sovereignty in the islands.

        As An Unemployed Afro-American resident and father, Zajradhara's firsthand experience with the CNMI’s dysfunctional labor market, its rigged political system, and the exploitation of vulnerable communities has fueled his activism. He has filed numerous legal claims against companies, including Tan Holdings, for violating labor laws and discriminating against American workers.

        His unwavering commitment to exposing the truth, challenging the status quo, and demanding accountability has made him a thorn in the side of the CNMI establishment and a target of their efforts to silence him. However, Zajradhara remains undeterred, determined to fight for the rights of American workers and to protect the CNMI from the grip of foreign influence.

         
         
         

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