Icelandic Volcano Eyjafjallajökull Creates Travel Chaos - Special Update

Relief for Foreign Nationals Stranded due to the Icelandic Volcano Eruption

Department of Homeland Security has issued an advisory for foreign nationals stranded in the U.S. due to airport closures in Europe.

If you have exceeded or are about to exceed your authorized stay in the U.S. you may be given up to an additional 30 days to depart.

Foreigners under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) should contact either the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office at the airport or visit the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.

Foreigners under a non immigrant visa should visit the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office. Please remember to bring your passport, itinerary for the canceled flight and the I-94 departure card.

To read more visit www.uscis.gov.

Date: 
April 21, 2010