A J visa is a cultural exchange visa granted for various reasons. The J visa is commonly granted to certain foreigners who have academic distinction or other talents or to foreign college students who work at summer jobs, such as in our National Parks. It can also be used by au pairs working for families in the […]
Immigration Expedites for Japanese Family Members
Immigration filings for Japanese family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be expedited. Here are the various opportunities: The grant of an application for change or extension of nonimmigrant status for an individual currently in the United States, even when the request is filed after the authorized period of admission has expired. An […]
Extended U.S. Stays for Japanese Stranded in the U.S. Due to Earthquake or Tsunami
Japanese residents and other foreigners from the Pacific stranded in the United States due to the earthquakes and tsunami devastation in the Pacific, may apply to extend stays in the U.S. You may be permitted up to an additional 30 days to depart the U.S. Visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) — if you […]
Unable to Adjust Status on a C1-D Crew Visa
A C1-D visa is used to enter the U.S. by foreign cabin or ship crew members. The USCIS will not allow a foreigner to change status while in the U.S. The problem is that the foreigner did not depart the U.S. more than one year after his stay on the C1-D Visa expired. The marriage […]
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Alert
Over the past year, many local USCIS offices have prevented visitors who enter the U.S. under the visa waiver program from obtaining a green card based on marriage. In many instances, denial of adjustment of status triggers removal from the U.S. and a bar from the U.S. Hardships to families have been severe.