Vivinavi : Hawaii : (United States) Hawaii

• alohamaialohaaku
• 2026/03/07 (Sat) 08:13
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Thank you very much, Mr. Copilot.

Our specialist advised us to apply for the visa if we are likely to be out of the country for more than 6 months, and we are proceeding with the procedure as soon as possible to ensure that it arrives while we are still in the US.

I am writing to see if anyone else is in a similar situation.
（ You are not alone, we are in different situations, but we will work together ！ ）.

• Maru
• 2026/03/12 (Thu) 19:38
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I recently returned home after applying for a re-entry permit and collecting biometrics ！
After sending in my application, it took about a week for my card to be debited, about 2 weeks for the letter about biometrics to arrive from there, and about a week for the biometrics to be collected. I was in a hurry. But I was in a hurry, so I went walk-in and they let me take it easily.
I also did some research and it seems that there is no problem if you leave the country before the biometric collection. However, you will need to come back for biometrics collection. In some cases, you may be exempted, in which case you do not have to return.
Appointment dates and times are listed in the letter, but they can be rescheduled, so it is a good idea to reschedule to a date when you can return.
I hope this helps.

• こーの字
• 2026/03/12 (Thu) 08:25
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- About U.S. National Taxes
I think the first step is to determine residency for tax purposes.
Usually, the Substantial presence test is used to determine whether you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes based on the number of days you have been in the U.S. in the past three years.
However, if you are a J-1 Trainee, the above test does not apply for the first two calendar years.
If Mr. Hiroshi meets these conditions, he will be a nonresident for tax purposes and the form used will be a 1040-NR.
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/taxation-of-alien-individuals-by-immigration-status-j-1
Nonresidents for tax purposes are eligible for income earned only in the US. On the other hand, the standard deduction would not have been available.

Major DIY tax softwares (H&R Block, Turbo Tax etc.) do not accept 1040-NR applications, but the following companies, for example, seem to sell 1040-NR on the contrary.
https://www.sprintax.com/returns/

When I was a J-1, I did the calculations in Excel, created the form, and mailed it in. It was not that difficult.

- Hawaii State Taxes
The two calendar year rule does not apply to Hawaii state taxes, so the number of days you stay in Hawaii in 2025 determines whether you are a resident or non-resident under state tax law.
Residents will file Form N-11 and non-residents will file Form N-15.

Hope this helps!

• 先月
• 2025/09/11 (Thu) 07:53
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I renewed last month ！
It took 3 weeks and 4 days, so almost a month.
When I updated my son in June it took 4 weeks and 1 day ！

• 飛行機
• 2025/09/11 (Thu) 21:25
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I applied for renewal the day before yesterday.
I submitted it on 9/9 and was told after 10/8.

• KAN
• 2025/08/26 (Tue) 11:51
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It's only for serious crimes,

like drug trafficking, for example, or being the main suspect in a demonstration.
But if you have multiple repeated DUI violations, you might be in trouble.

• A
• 2025/08/26 (Tue) 12:21
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It seems to be for people staying with a visa, but I wonder if it is also for ） people whose visas have expired （ but are still staying ？
I am curious to know how far they will go in their search.

• 名無し
• 2025/08/26 (Tue) 13:23
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Only for serious offenders.

As for the parking ban, it's only a fine, not a crime.

You know, you should look up the meaning of a felony.

By the way, DUI （ and DUI ） are serious offenses.

• アミ
• 2025/08/26 (Tue) 16:08
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>>4
What a guy
It's natural to have such concerns because of that Trump and how the laws may change in the future. I wish Hawaii would go back to being friendly to Japanese with visas!

• momo
• 2025/08/26 (Tue) 17:07
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In June of this year, the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu sent the following email regarding compliance with U.S. laws and regulations.

＜ Compliance with U.S. Laws and Regulations （ Notice from the U.S. Government ） ＞

●If you enter or stay in the U.S. illegally or violate other laws and regulations （ such as driving while intoxicated ） you may be arrested ・ fined ・ imprisoned, and may result in cancellation of your visa ・, deportation from the country
, and a ban on re-entry.

On May 29, （ Thursday, ） the U.S. government issued a reminder to embassies ・ and consulates general of all countries, including Japan, regarding compliance with laws and regulations in the United States.
The U.S. government has informed us that those who enter the U.S. illegally, exceed the period of stay in the U.S.,
or violate other laws and regulations may be subject to arrest ・ fines ・ imprisonment, or even deportation
We also ask that diplomatic missions inform their citizens that if they are deported, they may be permanently barred from re-entering the United States.

*We ask all Japanese nationals and visitors to the U.S. to be aware that illegal entry, illegal stay, violation of laws and regulations, （ activities outside the status of residence, drunken driving, etc. ） may result in arrest
and detention ・, risk of large fines, and even cancellation of visa ・ status. You may also have your visa status revoked, be deported, and be prohibited from re-entering the country
thereafter.

• KAN
• 2025/03/18 (Tue) 11:41
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Before that, why didn't you change lawyers before you felt the pain ？
Besides, I don't think you're wasting your time getting involved with such lawyers any more. Hawaii is full of these looser people and they are all unreasonable as long as you live here.
But if you don't have the mentality to accept unreasonableness and move forward, I think you will have a more stress-free and comfortable life in Japan.

• Von
• 2025/03/18 (Tue) 19:12
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Topic Cosme

Good evening.
I am sorry to hear that you have had an unsuccessful attorney.
You can easily apply for a green card by yourself or your husband.
It is not a case that requires a lawyer. Good luck.

• min
• 2024/07/27 (Sat) 22:36
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Hello.
I applied at the end of May.

① I attach a copy of my passport.

② Paper $ 630
Online $ 580

③ I guess you cannot receive it in Japan ？
I did my fingerprinting in Hawaii.

• こーの字
• 2024/06/11 (Tue) 14:34
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Supplement to #2, USCIS information.
To petition for your parents (mother or father} to live in the United States as Green Card holders, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years Green Card holders (permanent residents) may not petition to bring parents to live permanently in the United States. gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/bringing-parents-to-live-in-the-united-states-as-permanent-residents

• D
• 2024/06/11 (Tue) 14:38
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You have to wait until you are a citizen to be a topical sponsor.

You won't be able to sponsor.

I think everyone's time to get it is different, even before and after Corona.

Even to get a green card for marriage, everyone's background and husband is different, so some people take more than a year and some people did not.

• visa
• 2024/06/11 (Tue) 20:53
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Thank you all. I am aware that it is not possible for both parents. I know I can apply for my children if they are permanent residents ？
Is this also impossible with a green card that is valid for 2 years ？?

• D
• 2024/06/12 (Wed) 11:49
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Topy
2 years is a temporary card.
It seems that the 2 year temporary was created because there are too many such purposes.
I heard that a few decades ago, you could receive permanent residence from the beginning without the 2-year temporary.

• コーヒー
• 2024/06/14 (Fri) 06:27
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It is impossible for your child to get a 2 year provisional green card.
The 2 years is only provisional, not a real green card, and it takes 1 year to apply for a real green card after 2 years, and then after you receive the real green card, you can start applying for your child's green card, so you should allow 4 years for your child to get a green card!
My in-laws are very kind. My sister-in-law applied for the same thing in 2015 and it took 4.5 years.