This is an old article, here's the follow up: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/visa-reinstated-byu-student-japan-fishing-citation-speeding-tickets-rcna202216
TLDR; he got is visa back and is still in the US.
This is an old article, here's the follow up: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/visa-reinstated-byu-student-japan-fishing-citation-speeding-tickets-rcna202216
TLDR; he got is visa back and is still in the US.
That’s very sad. Even though speeding tickets and not having a fishing license can get you in serious trouble depending on the level you break them it’s wild that this can hurt your visa.
This reminds me of how PRs couldn’t return to Japan during COVID. US visa holders are in just a scary position.
I questioned why he would go to BYU then read this:
He is married with five children, two of whom were born in the States.
Yeah, game wardens can take your boat if you don't have a license. It's not often done, but don't fuck with game wardens. It's still poaching.
To preface this comment, I in no way support this action and think he should stay. It's important to also know that Japan is very restrictive with their visas. I knew someone who lived and worked in Japan for 7 years until she fell into depression and was hospitalized briefly. That mental health diagnosis was enough for the Japanese government to cancel her visa. She lost her job and had to leave her boyfriend of 4 years who she lived with.