Washington, D.C. (Apr 17) – Customs and Border Protection has issued an announcement to help those stuck in U.S. airports with expiring travel visas due to the Iceland volcano.
The following is intended for those that know of anyone or in fact themselves stuck in the United States due to air traffic restrictions in Europe:
If the traveler is at the airport and traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and unable to depart due to volcanic activity, travelers should:
1) Contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office at the airport.
2) Contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office.
Both agencies have been provided with staff with guidance on the applicable authorities under the VWP in such emergencies.
If traveling under a visa you should contact the nearest USCIS office. Instructions are normally applicable within a 45 day advance but guidance is being given on these situations will be handled this week.
If you want to extend your stay in the United States, you must file a request with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status before your authorized stay expires.
NACHMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Immigration and Nationality Attorneys
VISASERVE PLAZA
487 Goffle Road
Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Phone (201) 670-0006 (x100)
Facsimile (201) 670-0009
WE ALSO HAVE NEW YORK OFFICES LOCATED AT 7 WEST 36TH STREET, 14TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10018 (NEAR FIFTH AVENUE).
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR OFFICES IN MONTREAL AND TORONTO, CANADA AND OUTBOUND IMMIGRATION OPTIONS TO CANADA PLEASE E-MAIL US AT INFO@VISASERVE.COM.
YOU CAN ALSO VISIT US ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB AT WWW.VISASERVE.COM.
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