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Silvermanic
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
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 Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 3:42 pm Post subject: Questions about teaching in Japan. |
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I've wanted to be an English teacher in Japan since I was 11 years old. I've been studying art for the past 2 years at college but I'm going to take English next year (for 2 years). In two years time I'm planning on taking a TEFL degree which is 3 years long (I'm 20 right now). However I've come across a few set backs that I would apreciate some advice on.
My boyfriend has a criminal record from when he was 18 (he's 31 now). Would he have a problem getting a working visa if I get one and move to Japan? Would he be able to stay as long as I can? He's not done anything since then.
I also looked at the JET programme but it said that it would pay enough to suport a single person. So if my boyfriend could go with me and was looking for a job (he doesn't teach) would I be able to suport him on my wages?
If I think of anything else I was looking at I will post it. I don't get to go online much.
Thanks,
~S. |
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Doglover
Joined: 14 Dec 2004
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Location: Kansai
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| Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: Questions about teaching in Japan. |
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| Silvermanic wrote: |
IMy boyfriend has a criminal record from when he was 18 (he's 31 now). Would he have a problem getting a working visa if I get one and move to Japan? Would he be able to stay as long as I can? He's not done anything since then.
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It depends on what he did and whether he did any prison time. He may be able to get the record expunged but it may cost him.
Immigration will likely deny entry for drugs, prosititution, criminal gang activity. Misdemeanours are usually OK (assault, drunk driving etc) for getting a visa.
| Silvermanic wrote: |
| I'vMy boyfriend has a criminal record from when he was 18 (he's 31 now). Would he have a problem getting a working visa if I get one and move to Japan? Would he be able to stay as long as I can? He's not done anything since then.~S. |
If you are not married he can not use you to get a visa in Japan. If you are married he can get a dependent visa. If you are single, he has to come under his own steam and qualify for a visa. Does he have a university degree?
No degree he would come on a tourist visa can not work and would leave every 90 days to renew his tourist visa.
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| I'I also looked at the JET programme but it said that it would pay enough to suport a single person. So if my boyfriend could go with me and was looking for a job (he doesn't teach) would I be able to suport him on my wages?. |
You could support him but its firstly unlikely JET will provide accomodation (The board of education provides housing, or you may take over someone elses apartment) also for a boyfriend who is not teaching here. A spouse maybe, boyfriend, no. You would have to find your own accomodation if you want to live together.
What would he do for three years if he can not get a job here? |
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marblez
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| Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Sounds like the kind of guy our mommas have warned us against our whole lives ("But mom! Love has no age limits! He LOVES me! He just needs my support - I mean, wallet") |
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Doglover
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| Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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here is the page on Japanese visas
Note the instructor, Humanities and non-working dependent visa
degree required for first two except if he has 3 years related experience (which he hasnt)
no degree and he is SOL getting anything other than a 90-day tourist visa.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/appendix1.html
Long distance relationship, anyone? |
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Silvermanic
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
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Location: Berkshire, UK
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| Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Well I wasn't intending to work there untill I get a degree myself which would take me about 5 years. By then we could be married, I don't know. I think it was a vandelism charge but it was simply because he wouldn't tell the police who was involved in it. Nothing very serious. He never spent any time in prison for it.
I don't think we would go if he couldn't work over there. Unless he would be able to study in the daytime or something (I doubt he'd want that). I think it's more than likely he'd want to have a job.
Do you think the criminal record would be a problem? How would he have to go about getting it canceled out and can you even do that in the UK?
He's been working in the music industry for 4 years so he could prehaps work in it over there?
Thanks,
~S.
Marblez: Actually he is suporting me right now.... he's not like that at all. I asked for advice on a job not on my relationship  |
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Doglover
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| Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Silvermanic wrote: |
WI don't think we would go if he couldn't work over there. Unless he would be able to study in the daytime or something (I doubt he'd want that). I think it's more than likely he'd want to have a job.
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If you are married and have a degree he can get a dependent visa and work part time. he could also pick up work teaching private students at home. With no degree your options are very limited here.
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| I think it was a vandelism charge but it was simply because he wouldn't tell the police who was involved in it. Nothing very serious. He never spent any time in prison for it. : |
I dont think this will be a problem to be honest. they mainly go after drug dealers and criminal gangs etc. Dont tell them and no one will know. i doubt they check either.
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Do you think the criminal record would be a problem? How would he have to go about getting it canceled out and can you even do that in the UK?
He's been working in the music industry for 4 years so he could prehaps work in it over there?
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Never done it myself but I read someone paid 1000 dollars (in the US) to get their record wiped clean. You may need to speak to the police or a lawyer.
Music industry may be hard unless he speaks Japanese. Its all about connections and who you know. Unless hes a record promoter that brings in big bands he may have trouble finding work. |
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Silvermanic
Joined: 27 Apr 2005
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Location: Berkshire, UK
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Thanks for the advice. I think that might be just an American thing for the record, I've never heard anything like it over here. It should be fine then I'll stop worrying and start concentrating on my exams. I'm working towards taking a degree. Thanks again 
~S. |
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