I'm not sure what to do with my visa application...pero if you had the same experience or advice please share it with me...This is the situation:
I have been living and working here in Japan for 5 years and six months now. When I first came here I had an Instructor Visa - with three years validity. My job is a full-time High School ESL teacher. Medyo sinuwerte ako dahil maganda at solo teaching ang job ko from year 2000 until this time.
When I applied for an extension, I got another Instructor Visa - which is valid for another three years. Kaya lang malapit na uling mag-expire .. until August 2006 na lang.
And this time, medo sumablay yata ang suwerte ko. My teaching job is until March 30 na lang. Sa ngayon I have been applying to every single teaching job pero wala pang sigurado.
Ngayon, nag-research ako at ayon sa research na ginawa ko...eh qualified na pala ako to apply for a permanent visa dahil sa type of visa ko and and period of stay ko dito sa Japan. Sa awa ng Diyos eh sa buong panahon ko na 5 years and 6 months tuloy-tuloy ang work ko.
Now, may mga questions ako...please paki sagot..:confused:
1. Gaano ba katagal ang application for permanent visa?
2. Ano ba ang mga requirements?
3. Sa tingin nyo..OK lang ba na mag-apply na ako for permanent kahit na August 2006 pa ang expiration ng visa ko?
I asked my school to give me the needed papers for the Immigration, binigyan naman ako. Kaya lang since permanent visa ang application ko,
4. Ano pa ang mga ibang documents na kailangan?
5. Sa tingin nyo ba eh maaapektohan ang visa application ko lalo ng na until March 30 na lang yung work ko?
Ano pa kaya ang ibang requirements?
Please, paki sagot ang mga tanong ako...Medyo magulo yung isip ko..Handa na yung mga papers ko for the immigration pero gusto kong malaman kung ano pa nag dapat kong gawin.
Thanks!
Hi ruby,
Napagusapan na ang tungkol dito a few times. One existing thread that I found is at:
http://www.timog.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235 0
Baka nandyan ang info na kailangan mo. Good luck sa PR application. :)
Thank for the link....Yes, I have been reading all the posts about Permanent Visa...I have found some of the answers to my questions. However, I would like to know if someone here got approved for a PR visa even without any Japanese spouse. Also, what are the requirements if not married to a Japanese?
If there is someone here with the same problem or case like mine..please let me know!
Salamat po!
kelangan ata 6 months before mag expire ang visa mo kelangan mo na mag-apply for permanent resident status..
about the requirements, magkaiba kasi tayo ng status,, hmnn ill check my checklist na galing sa immigration office..
as far as i remember: u need to convince the Jap justice ministry to give u permanent visa, kelangan mo pa ata ng letter which contains the reason why the jap gov should give u a permanent resident visa.. sabi nila mas mganda raw kung nihongo..
good luck po sa application nyo
I have already my permanent visa but were in diffirent cases,im married to japanese kasi . its 6 months before your visa expires . Here in Yamanashi i got my PV for 1month only .mas maganda siguro go to immigration office and ask them too.
goodluck
Ngayon, nag-research ako at ayon sa research na ginawa ko...eh qualified na pala ako to apply for a permanent visa dahil sa type of visa ko and and period of stay ko dito sa Japan. Sa awa ng Diyos eh sa buong panahon ko na 5 years and 6 months tuloy-tuloy ang work ko.
Now, may mga questions ako...please paki sagot..:confused:
1. Gaano ba katagal ang application for permanent visa?
2. Ano ba ang mga requirements?
3. Sa tingin nyo..OK lang ba na mag-apply na ako for permanent kahit na August 2006 pa ang expiration ng visa ko?
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You are right that the road to a PR is only about time and length of stay in Japan. As far as I know - the length of stay part is often relaxed for spouses of nationals (Five years of stay will qualify one for a Permanent Residence Permit) Those not married to nationals will need at least ten years of permitted stay in Japan to qualify for permanent residence. Iyon ang aking pagkakaalam na siguro contrary dun sa na-research mo.
1. The length of wait for the approval vary - but sa amin sa Sapporo - it only took three weeks.
2. I don't have the official list of requirements but aside from the length of stay, you just have to show that you have a steady job. Show them your yearly earnings form to prove your financial stability. Fill out some forms, pay 8000 yen in tax stamps and just wait.
3. Contrary din sa pagkakaalam ng iba - pwede kang mag-apply ng sabay. The extension permit and the PR. The bureau will cancel the extension once na ma-aprubahan ang PR. Di ko lang alam kung ok yan kahit wala ka pang sampung taon sa Japan. If you want to be convinced kung qualify ka - it would be best to go to the immigration office and ask at the helpdesk. I'm sure matutulungan ka nila.
Goodluck.
I'm not sure what to do with my visa application...pero if you had the same experience or advice please share it with me...This is the situation:
I have been living and working here in Japan for 5 years and six months now. When I first came here I had an Instructor Visa - with three years validity. My job is a full-time High School ESL teacher. Medyo sinuwerte ako dahil maganda at solo teaching ang job ko from year 2000 until this time.
When I applied for an extension, I got another Instructor Visa - which is valid for another three years. Kaya lang malapit na uling mag-expire .. until August 2006 na lang.
And this time, medo sumablay yata ang suwerte ko. My teaching job is until March 30 na lang. Sa ngayon I have been applying to every single teaching job pero wala pang sigurado.
Ngayon, nag-research ako at ayon sa research na ginawa ko...eh qualified na pala ako to apply for a permanent visa dahil sa type of visa ko and and period of stay ko dito sa Japan. Sa awa ng Diyos eh sa buong panahon ko na 5 years and 6 months tuloy-tuloy ang work ko.
Now, may mga questions ako...please paki sagot..:confused:
1. Gaano ba katagal ang application for permanent visa?
2. Ano ba ang mga requirements?
3. Sa tingin nyo..OK lang ba na mag-apply na ako for permanent kahit na August 2006 pa ang expiration ng visa ko?
I asked my school to give me the needed papers for the Immigration, binigyan naman ako. Kaya lang since permanent visa ang application ko,
4. Ano pa ang mga ibang documents na kailangan?
5. Sa tingin nyo ba eh maaapektohan ang visa application ko lalo ng na until March 30 na lang yung work ko?
Ano pa kaya ang ibang requirements?
Please, paki sagot ang mga tanong ako...Medyo magulo yung isip ko..Handa na yung mga papers ko for the immigration pero gusto kong malaman kung ano pa nag dapat kong gawin.
Thanks!
hi ! re the permanent visa, it will takes only 3months for approval...
and they will cancel ur extension pag na-approved ka...
i think it depends sa situation... iba kase pag married eh... d rin naman siguro kailangan ng 10yrs ka dto para bigyan ka ng permanent.... basta cguro stable naman job mo dto baka me chances ka makakuha :wavey: tsaka cguro kung iga-guarantor ka ng company mo, mas lalo ka walang problema pag aapply
kase ako married and permanent nako... 5yrs palang ako ngaun dito
good luck !!!
If you can prove that your monthly earning is at least 250,000 yen, then you can self support yourself and extend your working visa. You will not need a sponsor if you are earning well and have a steady job.
There are many contract teaching jobs. You will have to send your application to everyone of them. gaijinpot.com has a good list. try also aeon because they are in dire need of english teachers. Go to a hellowork office near you, they have a bunch of english teaching jobs available.
Worrying will not solve your problem. You need to go out and apply to as many schools as you can.
FYI, para sa mga dating nag-estudyante muna bago nagtrabaho...I confirmed with the Immigration Office a few weeks ago na kailangan talaga ng 5 years of working experience. :(
Meaning kung nag-aral ka ng 8 taon at nag-trabaho lang afterwards, you will need to live at least 13 years in Japan in order to be eligible for a PR status! :eek: Parang unfair ano? In my opinion, mas may alam tayo tungkol sa Japan (language, society, culture), at mas exposed sa Japanese (professors, classmates, dorm mates, officemates, etc.) kesa sa mga pumasok to work agad (assuming pareho 5 years nang tumira sa Japan). Sana i-consider ng GOJ ito in the future. As of now shouganai ne...batas eh. In my case, I will need to work two more years. :O
Dagdag: isang requirement ay ang proof sa pagbabayad ng tax for the last 3 years. Kung kailangan na nagtrabaho ka muna ng 5 years, bakit kaya hindi 5 years din sa tax? :confused: Dapat yata sa "Musings" itong last paragraph :D
maybe its better for you to go and inquire directly to the immigration... take ur chances...
kse iba iba rin naman ang makukuha mong idea dito... much better kun mag iinquire ka na at dun mismo makakuha ng advice whats best for you... di ba ? u still have a lots of time mag prepare...
Hi gud, yun na nga po ang ginawa ko:I confirmed with the Immigration Office a few weeks ago
Meaning kung nag-aral ka ng 8 taon at nag-trabaho lang afterwards, you will need to live at least 13 years in Japan in order to be eligible for a PR status! :eek: Parang unfair ano? In my opinion, mas may alam tayo tungkol sa Japan (language, society, culture), at mas exposed sa Japanese (professors, classmates, dorm mates, officemates, etc.) kesa sa mga pumasok to work agad (assuming pareho 5 years nang tumira sa Japan). Sana i-consider ng GOJ ito in the future. As of now shouganai ne...batas eh. In my case, I will need to work two more years. :O
Hi Dax,
Nakaka-inis yung ganyan na 曖昧 (aimai) na patakaran nila, 'no!?:(
They should have given you a leeway na! ....teka, masugod nga yang officer na naka-usap mo:mad::D
...ganbatte ne:)
FYI, para sa mga dating nag-estudyante muna bago nagtrabaho...I confirmed with the Immigration Office a few weeks ago na kailangan talaga ng 5 years of working experience. :(
Meaning kung nag-aral ka ng 8 taon at nag-trabaho lang afterwards, you will need to live at least 13 years in Japan in order to be eligible for a PR status! :eek: Parang unfair ano? In my opinion, mas may alam tayo tungkol sa Japan (language, society, culture), at mas exposed sa Japanese (professors, classmates, dorm mates, officemates, etc.) kesa sa mga pumasok to work agad (assuming pareho 5 years nang tumira sa Japan). Sana i-consider ng GOJ ito in the future. As of now shouganai ne...batas eh. In my case, I will need to work two more years. :O
Dagdag: isang requirement ay ang proof sa pagbabayad ng tax for the last 3 years. Kung kailangan na nagtrabaho ka muna ng 5 years, bakit kaya hindi 5 years din sa tax? :confused: Dapat yata sa "Musings" itong last paragraph :D
dax,noong ako naman ang nagtanong sa kanila,dapat daw 10 yrs excluding yung time na nag aral ako.may engr visa ako noon at single pa ako.
iba iba ang sagot ng mga taga information sa immigration.maybe dahil iba-iba din ang training nila at dinidepende ang sagot kung ano ang nalaman nila sa training.wala kasing malinaw na nakasulat kung ilan taon dapat ang kailangan.
dax,noong ako naman ang nagtanong sa kanila,dapat daw 10 yrs excluding yung time na nag aral ako.
iba iba ang sagot ng mga taga information sa immigration.maybe dahil iba-iba din ang training nila at dinidepende ang sagot kung ano ang nalaman nila sa training.wala kasing malinaw na nakasulat kung ilan taon dapat ang kailangan.
As the Japanese saying goes - case by case daw. Although meron namang *law to guide everybody, it all goes down sa interpretation ng immigration inspector pa pagsusumitehan mo.
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*later ko na lang post yong link ng requirements - dehins ko makita kung saan ko inilagay...
@maple
Oo nga aimai kaya itatanong ko ulit pagpunta ko next time. Sana nga mabigyan ng consideration ang mga dating estudyante. Sugurin na ba natin? :D
@rainer2005
Ngee +10 noon? :confused: Hmm kung ganun ibig sabihin mas maikli na pala ngayon? :O Ang sabi sakin nung nakausap ko (Shinagawa Immigration), at least 10 years daw dapat na tumira, at sa 10 years na yun, dapat daw at least 5 years na nag-trabaho. Cleared ko lang yung unang condition.
@v_wrangler
Thanks for the link about getting Japanese nationality. Baka nga mas madali pa ito kesa sa Permanent Residency. Pero wala pa akong narinig na ordinaryong foreigner* na nabigyan ng nationality dito, other than yun mga nakapangasawa ng Japanese.
* hindi artista, sports celebrity, Nobel awardee etc.
hi dax...
uu kakainis ung mga immigration ngaun lalo dito sa tokyo... an susungit :rant:
ako nga, port of entry ko osaka eh, tas nun andto na kmi sa tokyo nag apply ako dati ng permanent, sus! sabihan ba ko ng OSAKA ka pala nag entry... sagutin ko nga ng, nande ? warui desuka ? d nakaimik eh :doh: na-assign lan dto kse asawa ko kaya kmi napunta dito sa tokyo eh... pero buti nalan at na-approved ako kahit nanopla ako... whew!
asar na ko sa kanila that tym na waiting ako dahil bina-baka suru nila un 2 pinay na d marunong mag nihonggo... pasigaw pa nila sinasabihan halos lahat kami run nakakarinig...
kaya nga kinausap ko 2 pinay sinabi ko sa kanila sinasabi nun officer... grabe talaga
@v_wrangler
Thanks for the link about getting Japanese nationality. Baka nga mas madali pa ito kesa sa Permanent Residency. Pero wala pa akong narinig na ordinaryong foreigner* na nabigyan ng nationality dito, other than yun mga nakapangasawa ng Japanese.
* hindi artista, sports celebrity, Nobel awardee etc.
Sorry Dax, medyo nalito ata ako dun... All the while I was thinking about Naturalization. Mamaya hanapin ko yung tamang link ng PR reqs. Anyways, I read somewhere that there have been plans to relax the PR requirements for foreign graduates of Japanese Universities - di ko lang matandaan ang link. BTW, Tanong ko lang - ano ba ang line of work mo?
getting japanese citizenship here is so difficult kung karaniwang madlang people ka lang. i think ang priority nila in approving someone to have a japanese citizenship is that person's contribution to japan's community. kung meron kang nagawang maganda sa japan, socially, malaki ang chance mo na mabigyan ka ng japanese sitizenship. one best example here are some brazilian soccer player, like santos and ramos. other person who get japanese citizenship are those active in social welfare activity whose primarily activities are here in japan. meron na rin akong nakilala na ganito ang case nya.
other foreigner get their japanese citizenship by marrying to japanese. eto ata ang pinakamabilis na way at more common ngayon. kaya ngayon eh medyo naghihigpit na rin sila or medyo naging strict na iyong checking nila for this.
just a piece of info.:)
debito.org has plenty of information here:
http://www.debito.org/residentspage.html
ito pa from gaijinpot.com
http://www.gaijinpot.com/visas.php
