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Originally Posted by The Gaijin
As economics and the desire to get out of someplace and into the USA seems to be the basis for these match-ups, your friend may be out of luck as the Japanese have a strong economy and a visa waiver. They have plently of money and are free to travel here at will.
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The I-94 visa waiver program for participating countries is for non-immigrant entry only, and good for stays not exceeding 90 days, IIRC.
It's specifically disallowed to enter on I-94 and convert to other non-immigrant status (H1, L1, fiance, student) for a longer stay - you have to leave and apply for the other visa - in your own country - be approved and re-enter in the correct status.
Someone I know married a completely out-of-status Canadian and she got residency. I still don't know how he swung that, but they have a special set of rules and visas that only apply to Canadians.