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Originally Posted by Koroshiya
In regards to why we decided to choose Naturalization is, essentially... 1) Lack of re-entry permission. 2) Not possible to be deported. 3) Right to vote.
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Out of curiosity - Do you plan to be leaving the country with enough frequency that the re-entry stamp is going to be an inconvenience?
Are you planning to do something that could prompt deportation? Most deportations are related to overstaying a visa - there is no chance of that with a PR visa.
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All the while, re-applying for naturalization until eligible for PR.
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The naturalization process isn`t a cut and dry, turn your papers in and get an OK or a refusal. Think of it more like... Turn your papers in and wait. And wait. And wait... Possibly for years before hearing back from immigration.
There is a big reason why PR is a whole lot more popular than citizenship - it is, in reality, much easier and quicker to get. I have never heard of anyone who wasn`t eligible for PR being able to get citizenship. You may have missed out on it in my original post, but you`re still going to need to be in Japan for 5+ years on something other than a student visa (what your wife will have if she is there studying). It isn`t written, but is sort of unspoken that it`s "at least 5 years on a PR visa, 3 years on a spouse visa with 5+ years of marriage".
Truly being eligible for the 5 years seems to require some significant contributions to the country (or Japanese heritage, although I think that this has less weight than it did in the past). Think of it was the absolute earliest you can be considered - not "If I have 5 years, I can get citizenship".
A further question - I am curious on your reasons for considering giving up citizenship in your home country for that of Japan... Particularly when it appears that you have not lived in the country yet, and, as of this point have no family ties to the country. Until you give up citizenship in your former country, Japan can revoke your citizenship - so you will indeed need to give it up within a certain time frame.
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Is there any other information that you believe would be valuable to my situation?
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Something that concerned me a bit - you say your wife will be attending school in Japan... But what about you? What is your visa status going to be?