Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Updates

Relief for Japan and Other Nationals from the Pacific Stranded Due to the Earthquakes and Tsunami

The United Stated Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued the following advisory for Japanese and other foreign nationals from the Pacific stranded in the United States due to the earthquakes and tsunami devastation in the Pacific. If you have exceeded or are about to exceed your authorized stay in the U.S. you may be permitted up to an additional 30 days to depart.

Visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP):

-  If you are at an airport, contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office at the airport.

-  All others, please visit the local USCIS office.

Visitors traveling under a nonimmigrant visa:
-  Visit the local USCIS office.

-  Bring your passport, evidence that you are stranded

Limited Emergency NIV Appointments at U.S. Embassy, Tokyo

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo advises individuals to reschedule nonimmigrant visa appointments set for this week.  Emergency NIV appointments will be available under very limited circumstances. The Embassy’s first priority at this time is assisting U.S. citizens who may be injured or missing.