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Originally Posted by alexlovesrock
Thanks a lot. Do you know if its possible to start a very very small company or some organization that can sponsor myself? Is there a way to apply to live in japan... like a Green card or something? The other jobs i would take would really be just to pay the bills till i could see if my small business would get started up..
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It's not worth the effort. Starting a business in Japan from outside the country would take more work than getting a job here and then beginning your business later on. You would need to get a legal representative (lawyer) who would draw up what paperwork you needed, as well as sponsor you (take responsibility for you in case you break the law or cause other harm). This is rather expensive.
You should get a job first, even if it's doing something like teaching English. This will get you established in the country, and begin tax and credit history here. Once such a history has been established for 2 or 3 years, you'll have more options.
Your visa cannot be revoked if you quit your job, it will be good until the expiration date printed on it. But, you'll need to find a new sponsor (employer) when it comes time to renew your visa. Overstay your visa by as much as one day and you'll be deported and probably banned from returning for a length of time.
You can self sponsor yourself for a visa provided you can prove you meet the income requirements, and show that you've paid all of your taxes during your stay.