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AgentMulderUK
Joined: 22 Sep 2003
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Location: Concrete jungle (Tokyo)
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 Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: Is there another "hidden" expiry date on work visa |
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OK,so the work visa has an expiry date. I have got a re-entry visa.
I heard a rumour long ago that if you leave Japan for more than 3 months, working visas are null and void.
Anyone know if this is true?
I was under the impression that the Working Visa is one's own. However I have also heard that the original company sponsor name is now encoded on the bar codes on the visa n your passport..mmm
I would be greatful for any insights as I might have to return at some point, not that I am overly enthusiatic about it but thats life.
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds rather ridiculous to sell a reentry permit to a foreigner then turn around and say it isn't valid past 3 months. Sounds like urban myth.
You might have heard somthing more like this little item (from the immigration web site):
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Q17 I heard that my status of residence would not be revoked even if I fail to engage in my intended activity relating to my status of residence for three months because of "justifiable reason." It is true? A. Your status of residence will not be revoked even if you stay in Japan with one of the statuses of residence as listed in Annexed Table I of Immigration Control Act (Engineer, Skilled Labor, College Student, etc.) and have "justifiable reason" for failing to engage in your intended activity relating with your status of residence for three months. The immigration control authority listens to your opinions when evaluating if or not you have " justifiable reason" on a case-by-case basis. For example, the immigration control authority might not revoke your status of residence in the following cases because you are regarded as having " justifiable reason."
After losing your job due to bankruptcy of your employer, you go about getting a job, including actually visiting a company for an interview in order to seek for a new job;
After Japanese-language school you have been attended was closed down, you are working on necessary procedures to enter a different Japanese-language school; or
You need long-term hospitalization for medical treatment and have no choice but to take a temporary leave from university, but intend to go back to the university after coming out of the hospital. |
http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/zairyuu/qa.html
Who cares if the original sponsor name truly is on the visa and passport? The visa is still yours until it expires. You are worrying about nothing. |
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AgentMulderUK
Joined: 22 Sep 2003
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Location: Concrete jungle (Tokyo)
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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| A superb reply. Very greatful to you sir. |
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