I am British married to a Japanese woman. How difficult  for me to get a visa to live in Japan?
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it's a Spouse Visa, you should have proper documents to apply for this and your spouse required documents  It is not difficult but needs time for processing and completion.\n\nIn cases where the person concerned is a spouse of a Japanese national, the following materials are required. \nDocuments certifying that the person concerned is a spouse of the Japanese national and his or her resident card. \nDocuments certifying the profession and the income of the person concerned or his or her spouse. \nA letter of guarantee by a person living in Japan. \nIn cases where the person concerned is a child or an adopted child of Japanese national, the following materials are required. \nA copy of the family registration of the Japanese national concerned, the birth certificate of the foreign national concerned, and other documents certifying the personal relationship between the parent and the child. \nDocuments certifying the profession and the income of the foreign national concerned or his or her father or mother. \nA letter of guarantee by the Japanese national concerned or another person living in Japan.
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youi will have to go through a process just like the states to prove the marriage isnt a sham and I dont think england has dual citizenship which means that you'll only become a british citizen if you give up your u.s one
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I'm American and live in England, but only because my wife is English. As for you being able to settle in the United Kingdom through an Indefinte Leave to Remain visa, well, the simple answer is that it is not possible because the Home Office does not consider you having any right to living in the United Kingdom. \n\nThe only options for a non-national moving to the UK permanently would be through fiance/fiancee, marriage, ancestry, or a work visa setup by a possible UK employer.
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Well by just arrived, does that mean you are here on a temp Visa? \n\nMy husband is from London, he came here on a temp Visa and then we got married. Your best bet is to contact an immigration lawyer. \n\nPlease, do it legally.
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Oh no I'm sorry you're having such a hard time.  I think the UK has to be seen to be toughening up on its immigration laws because the system has been so abused over the last few years and really is in a complete mess now.  Sadly it seems to mean genuine cases where the person is not breaking rules and is being cooperative are the ones being targeted because it's easier for officials to be tough on them.  There are so many illegals that come here and then after being refused permission to stay, disappear, that I suppose when they get the chance they make sure sincere cases can't do the same.\ni hope you get the resolution you want and that you and your fiance can live together happily
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I was married to a Japanese National.  Talk about differences. They take things way too literally. had big problems with using the correct words to express myself and vice-versa.
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I"m from Australia.  However if your wife is still in Lybia and unwell, your chances of gaining residency here are limited.  She wouldn't be allowed here permanently if she was going to be a burden on the welfare system.\nHowever, if she's already here in Australia, it's a different matter.  If you have a trade qualification, you need to find a job here before you reach our shores, as unemployment benefits will not apply to you.  Try contacting the Australian Immigration Dept and seeing how you go.\nQuite frankly, your chances of finding a sponsor to financially back you to come here, are zero.\nTry the links below-
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I've heard it can take up to 2 years. Are you trying to get your spouse here? visapro.com has a lot of good information.
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Different strokes for differest folks.  Japan is a very closed society.  They strive to be racially pure.  It is even very difficult for Koreans and/or chinese to spend a lot of time in Japan.  I lived in Japan for two years and was treated with great respect and felt that I was accepted in most if not all situations.  However, marriage between races is definately frowned upon.  England is a much more open society without many of the social restrictions which Japan places on their citizens.
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Well congrats to you for getting a work visa--no easy feat these days.  Sorry, I don't know how she can get a visa, but there is no reason she needs to limit herself to the same company where you work, is there?
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Yes, you can petition for your wife to become a resident like you, but it will take time. Just like it took time for you to become a resident, it will take her too. Can she come into the US? Only as a visitor. You can probably get her a B1/B2 Visa, as long as she qualifies. She can come and stay for no more than 6 months on this visa. If she overstays, works, does anything illegal, or in any other way violates the terms of the visa, the visa is automatically canceled and she will not be eligible for her residence. If she does not have a visa yet, she cannot come into the US.
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It is because of the culture.  They do accept foreigners, but it is very difficult.  The only way you can become a citizen is to get married to a Japanese.  That doesn't even guarantee that you will become a citizen. You have to go through many tests including Japanese tests and tests to make sure you are becoing like a Japanese person.  It has just been their culture not to accept imigrants, however they are loosening up quite a bit though, as they are increasing their need for English tachers.
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OK just solved one \n\nGo to UK Visas website and try there all info is avilable there WWW.UKVISAS.GOV.UK and check on their home office website www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk\nTo qualify for admission as a spouse, you must show that;\n\n    * The sponsor is present and settled in the United Kingdom, or is to be admitted for settlement at the same time as the applicant arrives in the UK;\n    * The parties to the marriage have met;\n    * The marriage is subsisting and each of the parties intend to live permanently with the other as his/her spouse;\n    * There will be adequate accommodation for the parties and any dependents without recourse to public funds in accommodation which they own or occupy exclusively;\n    * The parties will be able to maintain themselves and any dependents adequately without recourse to public funds \n\nEntry clearance when issued is usually valid for 2 years and good for multiple entry. Applications should therefore be submitted only when you have specific plans to settle in the United Kingdom with your spouse. \n\nGenerally, you will need 2 make an apptmnt at the consular section and I checked, thay are in CHICAGO ,LOS ANGELES,, NEW YORK and put in an application for settelment in the uk FORM VAF2 found on (http://www.fco.gov.uk/Files/kfile/vaf2_nov_2005,0.pdf, )\n , but u have to submit it online, than print it and attnd appointment.\n\n U will need: 2 passport photos,your full birth certificate, marriage certificate,some pics 4m the wedding 4 example, the evidence of your spouse to be present and Setteld in UK,british passport will do.\n She is gona b your so called SPONSOR, she has to supply her full birth certificate, recent(at leat 3 mnths) bank statements , employment evidence such as a contract of work and recent payslips with her income detailed. \n\nU need to provide an address in UK where u gona live, specially on her name.It has to be a flat or house 4 her solely use, u gota specify on what basis she occupies it and provide documentation(tenancy agreement, ownership certificate etc.)\n THATS DIRECTLY 4M THE WEB \nIf your spouse is a British citizen by birth but does not hold a British passport then a full (long form) British birth certificate giving parents’ names will suffice. A British Visitor’s Passport is not sufficient.\n\nIf your spouse is entitled to right of abode in the United Kingdom but travels on a non-British passport, that passport containing the Certificate or stamp of the Right of Abode must be produced.\n\nIf your spouse is a foreign national with indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom, produce that passport.\n\nIf your spouse holds a British citizen passport, produce that passport.\n\n\n5) Marriage certificate\n\nThis must be a civil marriage certificate issued by the registrar of marriage of the town or city where the marriage took place and bearing the appropriate seal of office.\n\nA Civil marriage certificate issued by the relevant authorities of another country is acceptable, if accompanied by an official translation.\n\n\n6) Termination of previous marriage\n\n(i) divorce papers showing the date the divorce became final;\n(ii) death certificate.\n\n\n7) Letter Of Support\n\nIf you and your spouse do not attend this office in person we will require a letter stating that they are aware and support your application to settle with them in the United Kingdom, and that it is their intention that you will live permanently together as each other’s spouse.\n\n\n8) Evidence Of Accommodation in the UK\n\nThis may come in various forms:\n\n\na) Lease or tenancy agreement for private rented property\n\nb) Tenancy agreement with the local authority housing department\n\nc) Mortgage papers for privately owned property\n\nd) Title deeds (OR letter from the organization holding the deeds).\n\n\nIf you plan to stay temporarily with relatives or friends we require a letter from them giving their consent to this arrangement. In addition evidence in the form of (a), (b),
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You would need to check with the Aussie Embassy. But for my hubby to get a spouse visa for the UK the longest part was getting the evidence together to prove he had a right to be here with me. Once we got that all together and you need loads of it. Bank statements, marriage certificate, proof he was looking for work in the UK, letter from landlord etc... once that was all together he just walked into the embassy dropped off his completed application form and evidence and went back later in the day! He flew to the UK the following day.
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Joshua,\n\nWhen your wife (J1) left to return to your country, you became an illegal alien. Then you waited one year after your J2 visa expired to inquire how you could apply for permanent residence. All these actions could jeopardize any chance you had to letigimize your stay. Your employer could have filled out a form requesting your change of visa status. My best advice to you is to consult with a reputable immigration lawyer as obtaining permanent residency is not as simple as filling out some forms. Good Luck!
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Your spouse cannot work in the UK with that visa, she needs a working visa instead. But if you have relative or friends, your spouse could try to ask them for a "black-job" but if she got caught then she has to leave UK right away and coming back is a "mission impossible"
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Well - As far as I know, you'll have to apply for a work visa - could be a problem, as Au Pair visas are not too hard to get, while work visas are gettig more difficult..  I think you'll have to get the family you're working for to sponsor you.\n\nAs for the embassy - prob London - but depends on which area you live in..