Title 41 — Citizenship, Alienage, and Immigration
8 chapters · 104 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 41.0901 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) “Affiant” means a person who attests to, or signs an affidavit. (b) “Affidavit” means a written statement which is authorized or required by law, attested to or signed by the affiant, and submitted in su…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0902 Authorization to issue guest worker permit
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The Attorney General of American Samoa is authorized to issue guest worker permits, subject to the requirements of this chapter, for the purpose of entry of persons of Samoan ancestry born in the Independent State of Samoa into American Samoa for purposes of employment by either …
A.S.C.A. § 41.0903 Requirements for eligibility for guest worker permit. Each guest worker for whom a permit is requested must meet all of the following requirements:
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(1) Must be at least 19 years old, and no older than 45 years, at the time the application is presented to the Attorney General; (2) Must be a person of Samoan ancestry born in the Independent State of Samoa; (3) Must not have been convicted anywhere of any crime, whether a misde…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0904 Health certification by guest worker—Penalty
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(a) In addition to the requirement of section 41.0903(4) above, guest worker must provide a signed affidavit, with himself/herself as the affiant, that he/she is of good health, fit for work, not pregnant, in cases of females, and is free from any sexually transmitted disease, ma…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0905 Permit good for one year—Renewal—Fees
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(a) Each guest worker permit issued by the Attorney General shall be valid for one year from the date it was issued, and shall entitle the guest worker to multiple entries into American Samoa for the purpose for which it was issued. (b) Each permit may be renewed for an additiona…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0906 No bond or security of any kind necessary for issuance of permit
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For purposes of this chapter, neither the sponsor nor the guest worker applicant shall be required to post a bond, either monetary or otherwise, or post security of any kind as a requirement for the issuance of a guest worker permit. However, the sponsor is responsible for all ex…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0907 Requirement for a host in American Samoa—Penalty
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(a) Each application for a guest worker permit shall be supported by an affidavit from a host stating his/her ability and willingness to provide housing and lodging facilities for a guest worker during his/her stay in American Samoa, and shall declare whether he provides these ac…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0908 No round-trip ticket necessary to enter
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Each person who is granted a guest worker permit may enter American Samoa with only a one-way ticket from his point of origin. History: 2007, PL 30-7.
A.S.C.A. § 41.0909 Issuance of guest worker permit
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Guest worker permits may be issued only upon the satisfaction of the following requirements: (1) That the sponsor presents a completed application for each guest worker to the Attorney General with a certification that it is unable to meet its employment requirements with individ…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0910 Immediate employment—Termination of employment
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(a) Each guest worker who is issued a permit shall be employed by the sponsor within two weeks of arrival after first complying with the employment laws of American Samoa and those of the federal government which are applicable to American Samoa, and shall continue to be employed…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0911 Authority of the Governor to implement moratorium
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The Governor of American Samoa is granted the authority to place a moratorium on the issuance of guest worker permits upon his/her determination that any of the following has occurred: (a) There are sufficient willing individuals in American Samoa to fill the vacancies certified …
A.S.C.A. § 41.0912 Guest worker’s family not included in permit—Eligibility for residence status
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(a) Each person who is granted permission to enter American Samoa on a guest worker permit is not entitled to inclusion of his/her immediate relatives for sponsorship under the guest worker permit. (b) Guest workers shall not become eligible for residence status in American Samoa…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0913 Amnesty for foreign nationals residing in American Samoa without
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authorization. (a) In order to meet the guest worker permit requirements, and at the same time maintain the population at current levels, amnesty is hereby granted to nationals of the Independent State of Samoa of Samoan ancestry residing in American Samoa without proper authoriz…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0914 No board approval necessary for guest worker permits
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Because it is the intent of this law to provide a more efficient and expeditious means of providing necessary workers for the two canneries and call center, guest worker permits do not require the approval of the Immigration Board. History: 2007, PL 30-7.
A.S.C.A. § 41.0915 Registration forms
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The Attorney General is authorized and directed to utilize his/her authority under section 41.0306 to carry out and to implement the provisions of this chapter. History: 2007, PL 30-7.
A.S.C.A. § 41.0916 Authority to adopt rules
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The Attorney General shall adopt administrative rules pursuant to 4.1001 et seq., to implement the provisions of this chapter. History: 2007, PL 30-7.
A.S.C.A. § 41.0917 Certificate—Personal possession required
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(a) Every guest worker residing in American Samoa shall at all times carry with him/her and have in his/her personal possession any certificate of alien registration receipt card issued to him/her pursuant to this chapter. (b) Any guest worker who fails to comply with this sectio…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0918 Change of address
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Every guest worker who enters American Samoa shall within 14 days following his arrival, notify the Attorney General and the sponsor in writing of his/her current address and any additional information as may by regulation be required by the Attorney General; and shall notify the…
A.S.C.A. § 41.0919 Sponsor penalty
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The sponsor of the guest worker shall be fined $100 per day for each infraction of the sponsor’s responsibilities as provided by this statute. History: 2007, PL 30-7.
A.S.C.A. § 41.0920 Abrogation of relevant laws
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This law does not abrogate relevant provisions of other laws, except as specifically included herein. History: 2007, PL 30-7. Title 42 DOMESTIC RELATIONS Chapters: 01 Marriage 02 Divorce and Annulment 03 (Reserved) 04 Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support 05 Illegitimate Chil…