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kirkland · Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 2

Hi, has anyone had any problems getting their letter of release from Nova? How long does it usually take after requesting for it? And is this form essential for gaining new sponsorship? Thanks in advance.

G Cthulhu · Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2004 10:18 pm Post subject: Re: Letter of Release from Nova

No such thing.

If you have a work visa then it's yours. You can do what you like. NOVA have no hold over you what so ever, other than being able to demand a certain notice period before you leave them.

The only two things they should be giving you when you leave them are a tax form to show how much tax you paid and a certificate stating your period of employment - they have to provide those within two working days of the end of your employment. You shouldn't sign *anything* from them.

kirkland · Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 2

Great! Thanks a lot, that's exactly what I was wondering about. What kind of job did you move on to after Nova, if I might ask?

TokyoLiz · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 1548 Location: Tokyo, Japan

Wait! Any company might ask you to sign a letter of release. It doesn't have anything to do with your visa - it's a formality to release you from any contractual obligations to do with your contract with them.

You still have a visa, ha ha.

ScottishMike · Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 45

The best way to get anything from NOVA after you leave is to go into a branch, use their phone to call foreign personnel and speak loudly in vulgar Japanese.

Actually, any 2 of these will do Very Happy

Make sure you get a rishokuhyo (I think that`s right) if you were fired, or your contract wasn`t renewed after 3 years..

G Cthulhu · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 4:38 am Post subject:

ScottishMike · Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Posts: 45