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Originally Posted by Nyororin
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.
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.
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?
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As I stated previously, in regards to Blimpy, I am fully aware of what terms of eligibility are. I was also aware that the student visa would not count towards the requirement for naturalization. Due in case, such details are irrelevant to us. We will wait as long as necessary. And again, as I have already stated, I am merely collecting information to preempt the process and make it smoother one all-around. Ultimately, whether I go for naturalization or PR will depend on the outcome of the former. I am infinitely patient, so if naturalization turns out to be more hassle than it is worth, then by the time I am eligible for PR I will apply for that instead. It matters not which one I end up with, however I do have preference.
My reason for considering giving up my current citizenship is simple: I have nothing to keep me here. I am going to reboot my current situation and start from scratch. That includes leaving and not returning. Should I decide that Japan is not the place to do this, I will adjust my situation accordingly. The time that I am there for my wife's education will suffice as a trial period.
As for my visa, I have a year to figure that out. If I am not mistaken, the Global 30/MEXT will take care of that. Again, I will figure that part out when the time comes. I have plenty of it.