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Originally Posted by Nyororin
Something to be aware of - you will need to have a *translation* notarized if the original document is in English (which it was for us, and probably always is. We just translated it ourselves.)
I have no experience with the embassy in Tokyo. I don't recall having to do anything special for the one in Osaka... But we only went to an actual embassy to pick up the form - everything else we did at the local consulate. (Much easier to get an appointment.)
Her father should be able to sponsor you with no problems... She herself may be able to sponsor you if she has a full time job...
However, if you are her dependent and she only has a PR visa, you probably will NOT be able to work. As far as I can recall, the dependent of a PR visa holder - which is what you will be visa wise - doesn't necessarily receive work permission. I would check into that.
Does she plan to switch to Japanese citizenship?
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Hey Nyororin, thanks a lot.
So the Affidavit needs to be translated, and then back to the embassy to have it notarized?
So two total trips to the embassy?
The one in Tokyo is terrible, the nag who answers the phone is a witch and apparently we couldn't get in by walking there, you apparently need an appointment in advance. Maybe that's how all embassies are though..
Thanks for the info, I don't think her dad sponsoring me would be an issue.
But I had the same thought as you, and we asked around and the immigration bureau said I'd most definitely be able to work if I married her. Maybe they mean after I got a workers permit or something? I'm not sure. Since she's a "technically" a foreigner I think I'd only be able to get a Dependent Visa at first, then apply for a workers permit.
Yeah, her Japanese citizenship is a whole different story. She hasn't spoken with her real (Japanese) dad since she was a child. And she needs to get up with him if she wants her visa. She sent him a letter recently but no response yet. And it'll take up to 9 months to get it without communication with her real dad.