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[shaolincrane 69]

4 minutes ago, Scott001 said:

Nope. I didn't do the DS-5540. Looking at that form I'm glad I didn't have to. Seems like a PIA. Just the Affidavit of Support form, I-864. 

Good to know, with all the uncertainty and Corona issues I'm going to have the i864, i134 and DS 5540 all available for her just in case. I'd like to get her out of there as soon as possible in the event of a formal travel ban.

[shaolincrane 69]

We just received an email that her interview was canceled due to COVID-19 and won't be rescheduled until further notice

[Scott001 127]

On the ustraveldocs site:

 

 IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION:

Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus:  As of March 19, 2020, the United States Embassy and Consulates in Japan are cancelling routine nonimmigrant visa appointments.  We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. The MRV fee is valid and may be used for a visa application in the country where it was purchased within one year of the date of payment. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please follow the guidance provided at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/jp/jp-main-contactus.asp to request an emergency appointment.

[Aloha1 0]

I am a K1 beneficiary and I am a Japanese citizen with dual citizenship in the Philippines. My question is, do I have to disclose my dual citizenship in DS-160 form? If yes, will it affect my Japanese citizenship since Japan is not recognizing dual citizenship after reaching 22 years of age.

[A.j. 12]

I was planning to try to visit my fiance in Japan this summer, however the ban on us citizens from entering the country is still in place, and my flight was just cancelled.

 

Only options I see now are we have to wait indefinitely until other country travel restrictions are lifted, or she can try coming here to the United States for 3 months.

 

Has anyone had any luck with this approach with the travel restrictions that we have in place?  I didn't see anywhere where it said Japanese citizens are banned from entering the United States.

 

[JapanResident 86]

7 hours ago, A.j. said:

I was planning to try to visit my fiance in Japan this summer, however the ban on us citizens from entering the country is still in place, and my flight was just cancelled.

 

Only options I see now are we have to wait indefinitely until other country travel restrictions are lifted, or she can try coming here to the United States for 3 months.

 

Has anyone had any luck with this approach with the travel restrictions that we have in place?  I didn't see anywhere where it said Japanese citizens are banned from entering the United States.

 

I'm in a similar situation – wanting to visit my wife there, then fly back to the US together after she's had her visa interview at the US embassy – though I don't have a flight booked already. There are still flights going between the US and Japan, and aside from US citizens returning to the US from Japan, the flights seem to be predominantly for Japanese nationals traveling between both countries. I see no way to work around these barriers, unfortunately, and would simply counsel patience until travel restrictions are lifted.

[Scott001 127]

On 5/19/2020 at 6:05 AM, JapanResident said:

I'm in a similar situation – wanting to visit my wife there, then fly back to the US together after she's had her visa interview at the US embassy – though I don't have a flight booked already. There are still flights going between the US and Japan, and aside from US citizens returning to the US from Japan, the flights seem to be predominantly for Japanese nationals traveling between both countries. I see no way to work around these barriers, unfortunately, and would simply counsel patience until travel restrictions are lifted.

To add on to this, Japan is not allowing gaijin card holders to reenter as well.

 

My wife is from China and has lived/worked in Japan for 10+ years. Her visa expires soon so she was going to come here for a few weeks then go back to close up shop.  But the Japan government (by phone and email) said she wouldn't be allowed entry if she traveled to a country listed within 14 days. 

 

https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html

 

Hopefully they change that rule before the visa expires.

Or she can convince her company to allow her to telework forever. 

[onek 306]

On 4/8/2020 at 6:43 AM, Aloha1 said:

I am a K1 beneficiary and I am a Japanese citizen with dual citizenship in the Philippines. My question is, do I have to disclose my dual citizenship in DS-160 form? If yes, will it affect my Japanese citizenship since Japan is not recognizing dual citizenship after reaching 22 years of age.

You can not hide anything and must disclose the truth or risk getting denied the visa.

[Scott001 127]

On 5/19/2020 at 6:05 AM, JapanResident said:

I'm in a similar situation – wanting to visit my wife there, then fly back to the US together after she's had her visa interview at the US embassy – though I don't have a flight booked already. There are still flights going between the US and Japan, and aside from US citizens returning to the US from Japan, the flights seem to be predominantly for Japanese nationals traveling between both countries. I see no way to work around these barriers, unfortunately, and would simply counsel patience until travel restrictions are lifted.

My wife just told me JTB is starting to book trips (tours) to Hawaii from mid-July. There was talk locally of setting up a travel bubble between Japan and Hawaii. So it might be a good sign Japan will open up for US passport holders.  Or at the very least, allow foreigners living in Japan to return if they leave. 

Edited June 3, 2020 by Scott001

[Scott001 127]

Just found out Guam will be opening their tourism industry on July 1, 2020 to Japan, S. Korea, and Thailand. The 14-day quarantine will be removed.  Guam also has a P.O.E. if you need to get a visa stamped. I'm hoping it will be reciprocal for folks going to Japan. 

 

https://www.pncguam.com/quarantine-to-be-lifted-for-tourists-july-1-limited-dine-in-service-resumes-friday/

 

https://www.pncguam.com/japan-lifts-coronavirus-emergency/

 

 

Edited June 9, 2020 by Scott001

[Scott001 127]

Update - JTB pushed the Hawaii yours back to Aug. 1, 2020 

[A.j. 12]

22 hours ago, Scott001 said:

Update - JTB pushed the Hawaii yours back to Aug. 1, 2020 

🙁

[dancingorca 21]

I received interview date email from NVC.

My case was DQed in end of April and I had been waiting to get my interview appointment set.

 

Sharing with you all in case there's others like me out there waiting for the same email :)

[carpfan 37]

13 hours ago, dancingorca said:

I received interview date email from NVC.

My case was DQed in end of April and I had been waiting to get my interview appointment set.

 

Sharing with you all in case there's others like me out there waiting for the same email

Wow! Great news! Patiently waiting, we got our DQ at the end of May. Finally this gives me some hope!

[Calla 48]

21 hours ago, dancingorca said:

I received interview date email from NVC.

My case was DQed in end of April and I had been waiting to get my interview appointment set.

 

Sharing with you all in case there's others like me out there waiting for the same email

Congrats!!! I'm so glad to hear that. 🥰