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ksw09
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 Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 4:42 am Post subject: Renewing visa when sponsored question |
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| If the plan is to stay in Japan for many years and you are initially on a sponsored work visa, will you always have to be on a sponsored visa from then on, or can you eventually renew without a sponsor? I am ignoring the possibility of marriage and changing your visa type in any other ways. Thank you anyone that gives input. |
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rtm
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| Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 7:46 am Post subject: Re: Renewing visa when sponsored question |
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| ksw09 wrote: |
| If the plan is to stay in Japan for many years and you are initially on a sponsored work visa, will you always have to be on a sponsored visa from then on, or can you eventually renew without a sponsor? I am ignoring the possibility of marriage and changing your visa type in any other ways. Thank you anyone that gives input. |
After your initial sponsored work visa, you can do a "self-sponsored" visa -- basically, you fill out all the visa paperwork yourself, and you list any employer you have (part or full-time) as your main employer. More info here and here. I believe self-sponsorship can lead to permanent residency at some point. |
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ksw09
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| Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: Renewing visa when sponsored question |
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| rtm wrote: |
After your initial sponsored work visa, you can do a "self-sponsored" visa -- basically, you fill out all the visa paperwork yourself, and you list any employer you have (part or full-time) as your main employer. More info here and here. I believe self-sponsorship can lead to permanent residency at some point. |
Thanks for the links, that is a relief that it is possible to self-sponsor. I was worried I would forever be limited to companies that sponsor visas, which would greatly limit potential jobs. Good to know! |
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