Die amerikanische Homemade Security hat manchmal direkt Anfälle von Großzügigkeit. Wenn daheim alles von Erdbeben und Tsunami zerstört und/oder radioaktiv verseucht ist, dann darf man als Japaner beantragen, das 3-monatige Touristenvisum um 4 Wochen zu verlängern und es wird einem sogar noch die wohlwollende Erwägung dieses Ersuchens in Aussicht gestellt. (Wenn man partout nicht nach Hause will, was selbstverständlich die einfachste Lösung wäre.)
The terrible tragedy in Japan has deeply affected all of us and made us think about the really important things in life. Though trivial in comparison to other problems some people may have immigration trouble if they aren’t careful.
People who have come to the U.S. on under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program) are the most at risk because if their 90 days expires while they are in the U.S. they have violated their immigration status and this can cause trouble in the future.
If they take the appropriate steps they can avoid this trouble.
The easiest way, from an immigration point of view, is to leave the U.S. before the 90 days expires, even if they go somewhere other than Japan.
However, if this is impossible, The US Department of Homeland Security announced that Japanese and other foreign travelers stranded in the United States due to the earthquakes and tsunami devastation in Japan, may be permitted up to an additional 30 days to depart (for a $290 filing fee).
Eigentlich ein Schnäppchen: fĂĽr einen Zehner am Tag einen Monat länger in God’s own country bleiben zu dĂĽrfen.