Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) Application Submission Information

The CNMI Department of Labor (DOL) will be accepting applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) in Saipan, Rota, and Tinian starting June 17, 2020 through December 26, 2020.

There are two (2) ways individuals may submit applications for PUA/FPUC in the CNMI.

Online Application Submissions:

Claimants may apply for PUA and FPUC online by logging onto www.hiremarianas.com and submitting an initial claim. After filing an initial claim, individuals may continue to use the online portal to submit weekly claim certifications.

Manual Application Submissions: 

Claimants may submit PUA/FPUC paper applications to various DOL locations on Saipan, Rota and Tinian (see exact locations below). Application packets are available for downloading and printing at www.marianaslabor.net. Application packets will also be available for pick-up at the following locations (starting June 17, 2020 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, Mon-Fri):

SAIPAN: (strictly drive-thru)                             ROTA:                                               TINIAN:       

CNMI Department of Labor                  Sinapalo Youth Center                      Edu’s Plaza, 1st Floor

Division of Employment Services        Sinapalo 1                                         San Jose Village         

Building # 1334, Ascencion Dr.           Rota, MP 96951                                Tinian, MP 96952

Capitol Hill, Saipan MP 96950                                                                                  or

*Various tent locations                                                                                   Tinian Public Library

                                                                                                                        San Jose Village

                                                                                                                        Tinian, MP 96952

PUA/FPUC Questions:

Individuals are encouraged to email info@puamarianas.com or call any of the following numbers between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, (Mon-Fri) for any PUA/FPUC-related inquiries.

SAIPAN:                                            ROTA:                                                TINIAN:

670-989-9089                               670-989-9001                         670-989-9000

670-989-9090                                                                                                            

670-989-9080

670-989-9081

670-989-9083

670-989-9084

Fraud Hotline:

Individuals are encouraged to call 670-989-9095 to report any perceived instances of waste, fraud or abuse pertaining to the PUA/FPUC programs.

CNMI DOL is an equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Visit CNMI DOL’s website at www.marianaslabor.net for more PUA/FPUC-related information.

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Office of CNMI Governor and Lt. Governor

Empowering the Youth, Shaping the Future

Lieutenant Governor David M. Apatang, together with Delbert T. Pua, Special Assistant for the Office of Youth Affairs, recently proclaimed October 2024 as Youth Empowerment Month. The proclamation was made in the presence of members of the Legislature, Cabinet officials, and community partners, all united in their commitment to improving the lives of our youth.

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