Temporary Relief for Nationals of Japan (and Others from Pacific) Due to Earthquakes and Tsunami March 11, 2011

Relief for Japan and Other Nationals from the Pacific Stranded due to the
Earthquakes and Tsunami on March 11, 2011.

This advisory is 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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
office.

Visitors traveling under a nonimmigrant visa:

• Visit the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.
• Bring your passport, evidence that you are stranded (such as an itinerary for
the
cancelled flight), and your I-94 departure record.
For additional immigration relief options, please visit the Special Situation
page.

www.uscis.gov