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American Samoa · Work
American Samoa Samoan Cannery or Call-Centre Guest Worker Permit
Statutory guest-worker permit for a Samoan-born person of Samoan ancestry employed by an eligible fish cannery or call centre.
- Route type
- Work
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 11 each quoted below
Who qualifies
Who this route is for
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11 requirements quoted from the official source.
The conditions that decide it
- Age Max
Must be at least 19 years old, and no older than 45 years, at the time the application is presented.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Age Min
Must be at least 19 years old, and no older than 45 years, at the time the application is presented.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Character and security
Must not have been convicted anywhere of any crime, whether a misdemeanor or felony, including civil infractions.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Eligible Employer Types
Sponsor means an employer belonging to either of the two current fish canneries or call center doing business in American Samoa.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Employer Sponsor Required
Sponsor means an employer belonging to either of the two current fish canneries or call center requesting a guest worker permit.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Governor Consent Required
The Governor has consented to the issuance of each permit and has reported to the Legislature of American Samoa for its review.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Local Labour Shortage Certification Required
The sponsor presents a certification that it is unable to meet its employment requirements with individuals currently residing in American Samoa.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Medical screening
Must possess a certificate from the highest health authority in his or her country of origin that the bearer is of good health and fit for work.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Samoa Birth Required
Guest worker means a person of Samoan ancestry born in the Independent State of Samoa.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Samoan Ancestry Required
Guest worker means a person of Samoan ancestry born in the Independent State of Samoa.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912
What you’ll show with your application
Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.
- Accommodation
Each application for a guest worker permit shall be supported by an affidavit from a host stating the ability and willingness to provide housing and lodging facilities.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912
What rules you out
1 exclusion quoted from the official source.
- Pregnancy Exclusion In Statute
The certificate must state that the bearer is not pregnant, in cases of females.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912
Also stated by the source
- Eligibility summary
The Attorney General of American Samoa is authorized to issue guest worker permits 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 of the two canneries or call center.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Family Included
Each person who is granted permission to enter American Samoa on a guest worker permit is not entitled to inclusion of his or her immediate relatives.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Official source basis
The Attorney General of American Samoa is authorized to issue guest worker permits 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 of the two canneries or call center.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Permanent Residence Clock Counts
The years spent in American Samoa as a guest worker shall not be counted towards an application for permanent residence status.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Report summary
The Attorney General of American Samoa is authorized to issue guest worker permits 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 of the two canneries or call center.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912
Family
Who you can bring
— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines
What the source prices
Fees
3 proven from the official source.
- Fee Currency
Each permit issued for the first time shall be for a fee of $50.00 and each subsequent renewal shall be for $30.00.
checked 2026-07-28 · P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Initial Fee Amount
Each permit issued for the first time shall be for a fee of $50.00.
checked 2026-07-28 · P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Renewal Fee Amount
Each subsequent renewal shall be for $30.00.
checked 2026-07-28 · P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
- Permit Validity Months
Each guest worker permit issued by the Attorney General shall be valid for one year from the date it was issued.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Renewal Fee Amount
Each subsequent renewal shall be for $30.00.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912 - Renewals Max
Each permit may be renewed for an additional year not to exceed ten consecutive renewals.
P.L. 30-07 section 2; A.S.C.A. 41.0901-41.0912
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FAQ
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to American Samoa?
The official source states:
Statutory guest-worker permit for a Samoan-born person of Samoan ancestry employed by an eligible fish cannery or call centre.
02Do I need to show accommodation in American Samoa?
The official source states:
Each application for a guest worker permit shall be supported by an affidavit from a host stating the ability and willingness to provide housing and lodging facilities.
Every answer is quoted from the official osas.as page for this route, last read 2026-07-28.
We checked 22 points against the official source; 22 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.
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The source
Where every quote comes from
Official government source osas.asLast read 2026-07-28 Every quote on this page is from this American Samoa government page.Same category, same country
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