DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ISSUES NOTICE: SUSPENSION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS (CNMI) ECONOMIC VITALITY & SECURITY TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM (EVS-TAP)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Department Of Homeland Security has issued a notice called: Suspension of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP).

The notice was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 27 by Markwayne Mullin, Secretary of Homeland Security.

Summary: This notice announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to suspend the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP). EVS-TAP allows prescreened nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to travel to the CNMI without a visa for temporary visits under specified conditions. Pursuant to the Immi...