# CW-1 Northern Marianas: DOL OFLC program

> https://www.xh1b.org/cw-1

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total records | 29,038 |
| Linked to employers | 29,038 |
| Distinct employers | 1,964 |
| Raw jurisdiction values | 4 |
| Median wage on record | $19K |

## Wage gap against the market median (modeled estimate)

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Certified wage gap (est.) | $1.4B |
| Denied wage gap (blocked) | $794.1M |
| Withdrawn wage gap | $355.9M |
| Wages below the BLS median | 99% of 25,243 records |
| Workers basis | total_workers_certified, else requested |
| Market reference | BLS OES a_median: state median when the worksite state has one, else national; latest available survey year |

## Outcomes (normalized buckets)

| Outcome | Records |
|---|---|
| denied | 7,802 |
| certified | 17,772 |
| withdrawn | 3,464 |

## Top employers

| Employer | Cases | Workers | Median offered wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| [MICRONESIA RESORT INC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/micronesia-resort-inc-91e51579b5) | 478 | 1,078 | $19K |
| [EFG Pacific Holdings, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/efg-pacific-holdings-llc-9d633dbb08) | 461 | 1,427 | $17K |
| [TRIPLE J SAIPAN, INC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/triple-j-saipan-inc-39414f5675) | 416 | 685 | $20K |
| [IMPERIAL PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL CNMI](https://www.xh1b.org/org/imperial-pacific-international-cnmi-5aa08c7e67) | 371 | 1,396 | $27K |
| [C Pacific Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/c-pacific-corporation-9f38feafca) | 369 | 915 | $18K |
| [ASIA PACIFIC HOTELS, INC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/asia-pacific-hotels-inc-a4dc381ea4) | 319 | 172 | $19K |
| [Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/commonwealth-healthcare-corporation-e6e03921f1) | 312 | 1,049 | $35K |
| [World Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/world-corporation-5289492cf0) | 297 | 254 | $18K |
| [L & T GROUP OF COMPANIES, LTD.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/l-t-group-of-companies-ltd-38e55e934d) | 261 | 396 | $19K |
| [RJCL CORPORATION](https://www.xh1b.org/org/rjcl-corporation-eb3504d647) | 252 | 1,240 | $19K |
| [USA FANTER CORPORATION, LTD.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/usa-fanter-corporation-ltd-1f01c1cfcb) | 205 | 516 | $21K |
| [MTO Maintenance (Saipan) Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mto-maintenance-saipan-inc-2f7a7a0c58) | 199 | 674 | $17K |
| [Alfredo J Cabael](https://www.xh1b.org/org/alfredo-j-cabael-dd836970cf) | 190 | 983 | $16K |
| [Tri Enterprises, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/tri-enterprises-inc-d5c3ce1f99) | 186 | 224 | $26K |
| [GPPC INC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/gppc-inc-1a72220ff7) | 172 | 794 | $20K |

## Breakdown

| Key | Count | Workers | Median offered wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP | 25,273 | 52,443 | $19K |
| State not filed | 3,762 | 127 | $19K |
| GU | 1 | 8 | $19K |
| NA | 1 | 3 | $16K |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1 | - | - |

## Top attorneys and agents

| Attorney / agent | Bar number | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| [JIN KOO CHO](https://www.xh1b.org/person/jin-koo-cho-5c6ac86fb2) | - | 351 |
| [BRUCE MAILMAN](https://www.xh1b.org/person/bruce-mailman-7db681e18f) | CNMI - F1053 | 184 |
| [Nelson XU](https://www.xh1b.org/person/nelson-xu-5262b0da49) | 2007 | 132 |
| [JANET KING](https://www.xh1b.org/person/janet-king-2f0ca8b5bc) | F0368 | 129 |
| [MELINDA SWAVELY](https://www.xh1b.org/person/melinda-swavely-7764424ae0) | 79015 | 101 |
| [Arlene Lizama](https://www.xh1b.org/person/arlene-lizama-28d157a03e) | - | 87 |
| [Chien Li Yen](https://www.xh1b.org/person/chien-li-yen-7cdcb756a2) | - | 65 |
| [MAMI IKEDA](https://www.xh1b.org/person/mami-ikeda-9f1d3a9008) | - | 48 |
| [Joon Hwan Oh](https://www.xh1b.org/person/joon-hwan-oh-0e6490d509) | - | 43 |
| [LADD BAUMANN](https://www.xh1b.org/person/ladd-baumann-c84bb7ca5c) | - | 31 |

## Recent cases

| soc_code | job_title | soc_title | case_number | case_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49-3042 | DIESEL MECHANIC | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | C-500-26054-658902 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 39-5012 | BEAUTICIAN | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | C-500-26037-623889 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 49-9071 | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | C-500-26036-620833 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 37-2011 | OPERATIONS SERVICE WORKER | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | C-500-26041-629754 | Determination Issued - Partial Certification |
| 49-9071 | MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | C-500-26045-641808 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 39-5012 | HAIRSTYLIST | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | C-500-26036-621146 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 39-5012 | BEAUTICIAN | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | C-500-26026-589041 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 49-9071 | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | C-500-26026-589045 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 49-9071 | Repair and Maintenance Worker | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | C-500-26041-632464 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 53-3033 | Bulk Delivery Driver | Light Truck Drivers | C-500-26043-635621 | Determination Issued - Certification |

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/cw-1
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/cw1?year=<year>


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [CW-1 disclosure record layout, FY2026 Q3](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/CW-1_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Page 1: application case number, status and cap-exempt flag; job information: requested and certified workers. Employer applications and labor-certification determinations. A certification is separate from a visa-petition decision or an admission. Checked 2026-10-18.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources#calculation-methods). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits.

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4. Guidance · DOL OFLC. [CW-1 Prevailing Wage Determination and Temporary Labor Certification](https://flag.dol.gov/programs/cw1). Program definition and steps 1–3. The program covers work in the CNMI and requires an employer application for temporary labor certification. Checked 2026-10-18.