Due to the recent seismic events in Japan, the Embassy's first priority is assisting U.S. citizens who may be injured or missing. Nonimmigrant visa applicants with appointments this week should reschedule their appointments for a later date. Nonimmigrant visas will be issued for emergency travel in very limited circumstances, including the following:
You may find an emergency appointment request form at http://japan2.usembassy.gov/e/visa/tvisa-form-niv-emergency.html.
For information on the whereabouts and welfare of family and friends in Japan, please consult the State Department's website (www.state.gov) or call the toll-free number 1.888.407.4747 or 1.202.501.4444.
The Embassy has also provided the notice in Japanese:
ビザ申請者の皆様へ - 新しい情報
米国大使館は、この度の東北地方太平洋沖地震で負傷あるいは行方不明となっている米国市民への援助を優先するため、緊急以外のビザ面接予については再度予約を取り直すようお願いしています。
今週の面接予約をお持ちの方は来週以降への変更をお願いします。
あなたの状況が緊急であると確信される場合は、リクエストフォームを提出することができます。
緊急とは次のような場合です:
米国大使館ビザ課
For more information, or if you have any questions regarding the issues discussed in this Immigration Alert, please contact any of the following attorneys: