KashimaKing
Kouhai
- 6 Oct 2015
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First off I apologize for yet another immigration query, I can imagine they are constant here.
Secondly I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post, please move the thread if need be.
I would really appreciate any advice on this matter as I'm lost, kind of.
Anyone who knows from my previous query, me and my Japanese partner aim to get married and to obtain a spouse visa next year, but I'm doing my research early.
I have read about this certificate of eligibility. Ill try to make this query simple.
I live in Japan on a working holiday visa. I want to apply for a spouse visa. The certificate of eligibility forms constantly repeat 'entry to japan', '3 months validity from arrival' etc. I WONT arrive, I'm already here. Do I need to apply for this before going through the spouse visa process? As I'm in Japan already, do i sort of apply for it all-in-one as part of my visa application?
Im just so confused. Im pretty sure from what I've read, the COE is not a visa and does not give you the right to live in Japan, its just something you need when applying for a visa. Why would anyone need to apply for a document that lasts for 3 months, and then in that window apply for a visa?
I work and live here, so what do i do first for this visa. Does my employer apply for me?
There is no word in the English, or Japanese language that can clearly identify the extreme amount of confusion and headache this whole visa thing is causing me. Help!
Thank you again
Secondly I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post, please move the thread if need be.
I would really appreciate any advice on this matter as I'm lost, kind of.
Anyone who knows from my previous query, me and my Japanese partner aim to get married and to obtain a spouse visa next year, but I'm doing my research early.
I have read about this certificate of eligibility. Ill try to make this query simple.
I live in Japan on a working holiday visa. I want to apply for a spouse visa. The certificate of eligibility forms constantly repeat 'entry to japan', '3 months validity from arrival' etc. I WONT arrive, I'm already here. Do I need to apply for this before going through the spouse visa process? As I'm in Japan already, do i sort of apply for it all-in-one as part of my visa application?
Im just so confused. Im pretty sure from what I've read, the COE is not a visa and does not give you the right to live in Japan, its just something you need when applying for a visa. Why would anyone need to apply for a document that lasts for 3 months, and then in that window apply for a visa?
I work and live here, so what do i do first for this visa. Does my employer apply for me?
There is no word in the English, or Japanese language that can clearly identify the extreme amount of confusion and headache this whole visa thing is causing me. Help!
Thank you again