What is the best recruitment agency in the CNMI?

KI Executive Group (KI Ex) is the leading recruitment and talent acquisition firm in the CNMI, Guam, and the Western Pacific. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Saipan, KI Ex specializes in executive search, CW-1 visa staffing, healthcare recruitment, and government hiring across the Marianas and Asia-Pacific region.

What staffing companies operate in Saipan and Guam?

KI Executive Group is the premier staffing and recruitment firm operating across Saipan, CNMI, and Guam. With over 8 years of experience, KI Ex provides executive search, temporary staffing, permanent placement, CW-1 visa staffing, and high-volume hiring solutions for healthcare, construction, IT, hospitality, and government sectors.

How do I find CW-1 visa workers for my CNMI business?

KI Executive Group specializes in CW-1 visa staffing for CNMI employers. Contact KI Ex at contact@kiexgroup.com or call 670-286-3010.

PK Daigo is the Managing Director and Chief Product Officer at KI Executive Group and KI Technology, and the Co-Founder and President of the Marianas Business Network. With dual qualifications (MBA and MSW), PK is a global leadership strategist and executive search consultant based in Saipan, CNMI.

What industries does KI Executive Group serve?

KI Executive Group serves healthcare, government, construction, IT, hospitality, education, legal, and energy sectors across the CNMI, Guam, and the Western Pacific.

Partner Spotlight: Azarvand Tax Law Meet Tax Attorney Tina Azarvand — Your Trusted Tax & Immigration Partner for the CNMI, Guam & U.S. Mainland

Jul 29, 2025
3 min read

At KI Executive Group, we’re committed to helping businesses thrive by connecting them with highly skilled professionals who can simplify complex challenges. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Azarvand Tax Law, a boutique firm led by accomplished tax attorney Tina Azarvand, Esq.

Tina and her team provide strategic legal services in federal and territorial tax law as well as immigration services—including assistance for foreign workers. With a deep understanding of the unique tax and compliance landscape of the CNMI and Guam, Tina is a valuable resource for employers, entrepreneurs, and individuals navigating IRS and local requirements.

Get to Know Tina Azarvand, Esq.

Tina Azarvand, the founder of Azarvand Tax Law, has quickly become one of the most respected names in tax law. She has been recognized on the Super Lawyers: Rising Stars list for three consecutive years (2023–2025)—an honor awarded to fewer than 3% of attorneys in each state. She’s also been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list for her outstanding work in tax law.

In 2022, her dedication to community service earned her the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) Young Volunteer of the Year Award.

Before launching her firm, Tina served as a Tax Attorney at a tax law firm and as a Tax Manager at an accounting firm, representing businesses and individuals in a wide range of IRS and local tax matters. She founded Azarvand Tax Law with the goal of modernizing the industry—offering transparent pricing, client-focused service, and a holistic legal approach that includes tax and immigration law.

Education & Early Career

Juris Doctor – University of Baltimore School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation – University of Baltimore School of Law
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Legal Studies – Weber State University

While in law school, Tina was deeply involved in advocacy and policy work. She served on the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Student Advisory Council, where she launched the state’s first Student Tax Committee. She also served as an ABA Representative and Student Bar Association leader, working closely with the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) as a student ambassador. She gained practical experience early through roles with the University of Baltimore Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, internships at MVLS, and clerkships at tax law firms.

Attorney Tina Azarvand at the "Station of the Cross" in Songsong Village in Luta.

Q&A with Tina Azarvand

What’s it like keeping up with the U.S. time schedule while living in Saipan?“I’m lucky to have a great business partner based in Maryland who helps manage the firm with the time change in mind. We also have another employee in Maryland who handles my calendar and schedules client calls that overlap with both time zones. It’s all about teamwork and communication.”

What made you decide to move to Saipan?“That’s a tough question! If I had to narrow it down, I’d say the sense of community, the proximity to Asia (my favorite continent to travel in), the lower cost of living, and being in a timezone that better serves our international clients. It’s been a great move both personally and professionally.”

What should local businesses know about BGRT and income tax?“The Business Gross Receipts Tax (BGRT) in the CNMI is unique because it is not tied to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. However, both Guam and the CNMI mirror federal tax laws when it comes to income tax, so any changes at the federal level will also apply locally. That makes it essential for businesses here to stay up to date with national tax reforms.”

Your firm recently added immigration services. Why now?“We recently brought Charlie Lefebvre on board as Of Counsel to lead our immigration law practice. With the recent cooperation agreement between the IRS and USCIS, the connection between tax and immigration matters is stronger than ever. By offering both services under one roof, we help clients maintain compliance across agencies and reduce legal risk—especially when it comes to hiring or sponsoring foreign workers.”

A Powerful Alliance for Businesses Across the Marianas

Through this partnership, KI Executive Group is proud to offer our clients expanded legal services across the CNMI, Guam, and the mainland U.S. With Azarvand Tax Law, you now have access to a legal team that specializes in:

Federal and Territorial Tax Law (including BGRT and income tax compliance)
IRS Resolution Services
Tax Planning & Filing Support
Immigration Services for Foreign Workers and Employers
Tax-Immigration Compliance Strategies

Whether you’re a startup, small business, or growing organization managing workforce immigration, Tina and her team are here to help you navigate it all with clarity, integrity, and legal excellence.