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TOBrian
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 Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:55 pm Post subject: Am I S.O.L? |
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To All,
I am wondering if there might be a way around my visa trouble. While I don't hold an undergrad degree, my girlfriend(who will be travelling with me) does. She will have no trouble attaining a work visa. This may be a silly question(but whatever). Does the fact we are "common law" count for anything? I can always get my working holiday visa, but that limits my working options.
-TOBrian
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Gypsy Rose Kim
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I think you'll be able to make enough money to survive, especially if you work various part-time jobs. You might even get a nicer schedule, not having to work weekends like full-time employees.
The problem is, unless you get married during your stay, there will be slim chance of extending your stay past the whv length.
Do you have any degree at all? Part of one that you could finish up? |
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canuck
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Location: Japan
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:59 am Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? |
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| TOBrian wrote: |
| So it seems that even with my "way beyond qualified" work experience, my lack of a Bachelors is forcing me to get a working holiday visa to work in Japan. My question is, will I be forced to worked shorter weeks for less money under the circumstances of this type os Visa??? |
Obviously the centre of the universe mentality doesn't fall far from your writing style either.  "Way beyond qualified" Holding two diplomas and working as a Broadcast Technician doesn't equate to "way beyond qualified" and trump the basic immigration requirement of an undergraduate degree.
You are not SOL. You are forced to work under the WHV rules for 6 months + another 6 months before you are forced to leave, study something to get another visa, get married to a Japanese national etc.
You will not be able to work a full-time job. However, you can work full-time hours doing multiple jobs part-time. |
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TOBrian
Joined: 29 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:17 am Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? |
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Alright then Canuck, maybe not "way beyond qualified". But certainly qualified beyond the basic requirement.
-TOBrian |
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ripslyme
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:33 am Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? |
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| TOBrian wrote: |
Alright then Canuck, maybe not "way beyond qualified". But certainly qualified beyond the basic requirement.
-TOBrian |
Well if you're so qualified, then why bother going with Nova (or any company for that matter) for a visa. With all of your accomplishments, surely you could get the visa on your own. |
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TOBrian
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:56 am Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? |
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| Why so bitter sounding "Rip"? I ask a perfectly legitamate question and you respond with distain and negativity. If you can't help, leave people alone....hold your tongue. |
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markle
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:28 am Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? |
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| TOBrian wrote: |
To All,
Does the fact we are "common law" count for anything? |
counts for zip
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I can always get my working holiday visa, but that limits my working options.
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Your only option by the looks of it. Still it's not the end of the world. |
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VanKen
Joined: 29 Oct 2003
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Location: Calgary, AB Canada
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:42 am Post subject: Getting a work visa |
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| TOBrian wrote: |
| I ask a perfectly legitamate question and you respond with distain and negativity. If you can't help, leave people alone....hold your tongue. |
It seemed like a pretty legitimate response to me... If you are "way beyond qualified" I assume you have at least 3 years of relevant work experience. That will allow you to qualify for the work visa on your own... |
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TOBrian
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:41 am Post subject: Re: Getting a work visa |
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"VanKen", can you please define "relevant" work experience for me. I am a director for a major television station for a number of years now...is that relevant? Or is the term specific to english teaching?
-TOBrian |
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canuck
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:45 am Post subject: Re: Getting a work visa |
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| TOBrian wrote: |
| Alright then Canuck, maybe not "way beyond qualified". But certainly qualified beyond the basic requirement. |
Obviously not, otherwise you wouldn't be sweating it. You don't meet the basic immigration requirement.
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| "can you please define "relevant" work experience for me. I am a director for a major television station for a number of years now...is that relevant? Or is the term specific to english teaching? |
Doesn't count for anything in the English teaching world.
Doesn't count for anything in the eyes of immigration. |
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Big John Stud
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:50 am Post subject: Re: Getting a work visa |
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| TOBrian wrote: |
"VanKen", can you please define "relevant" work experience for me. I am a director for a major television station for a number of years now...is that relevant? Or is the term specific to english teaching?
-TOBrian |
Most company want someone with a four year degree even for part time work, so you will have difficulties finding work. Most companies consider someone with teaching experience as experience!
Good luck! |
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Glenski
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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No marriage, no dependent visa.
No degree, no experience, no work visa.
It's one of three options:
working holiday visa
student visa (if you enroll in a school here)
cultural visa (if you study under a craftsman)
SV and CV require special permission to work, and it'll be only PT work. |
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sallycat
Joined: 11 Mar 2006
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Location: behind you. BOO!
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:53 am Post subject: Re: Getting a work visa |
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| TOBrian wrote: |
"VanKen", can you please define "relevant" work experience for me. I am a director for a major television station for a number of years now...is that relevant? Or is the term specific to english teaching?
-TOBrian |
there's this thing called the present perfect tense. you might want to look into it. |
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japan_01
Joined: 04 Mar 2006
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Location: Gifu Ken
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| Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:09 am Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? |
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| TOBrian wrote: |
| If you can't help, leave people alone....hold your tongue. |
It's quite normal in these forums which is why I rarely put my 2 cents in. It is more fun watching all the board argue over the most minute things. If you want to find a nice forum that will answer your question without "sarcasm" then maybe this isn't the place. However, I have had some great answers and it has been very helpful. It is just the few (like everything) that ruin it.
FYI, I am currently on a working holiday and it can be extended to no more than 18 months.  Firstly, you attain the 6 month visa and then you can renew up to a further 12 months (from within Japan) but no longer. |
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canuck
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| Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:45 am Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? |
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| japan_01 wrote: |
| FYI, I am currently on a working holiday and it can be extended to no more than 18 months. Firstly, you attain the 6 month visa and then you can renew up to a further 12 months (from within Japan) but no longer. |
If you are Australian, yes. Not if you are Canadian. TOBrian is Canadian. WHV for Canadians = 6 months + 6 months. |
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