[Long-Term Resident Visa Approval Case] Continuous Support from Initial Spouse Visa to Change to Long-Term Resident & Renewal

Case Overview | Spouse Visa (Initial) → Change to Long-Term Resident → Renewal (Three Requests in Total)

In this case, we first supported the client with an initial application for a Spouse of Japanese National visa about 13 years ago. As the client’s life circumstances changed over time, we were asked to assist again with a change of status to Long-Term Resident, and later with a renewal of the period of stay—a total of three requests. Even though each stage involved circumstances that can easily feel “difficult to get approved,” we carefully aligned supporting documents with a clear, consistent explanation and received feedback that approval was obtained in a relatively short period of time.

• 1st request: Initial Spouse of Japanese National visa application support (approx. 13 years ago)
• 2nd request: Change of status to Long-Term Resident visa support
• 3rd request: Renewal (extension of period of stay) support
• Key point: Even in high-difficulty cases, careful fact organization and a well-structured explanation helped reduce anxiety until approval

Customer Story | “I Thought It Would Be Impossible,” Yet It Was Approved Multiple Times

This is a testimonial from a client who requested our support over many years—from the initial spouse visa application to a change to Long-Term Resident status and later renewal.

	Customer (from Google Review)
	Requested services: Spouse Visa (Initial) / Change to Long-Term Resident / Renewal (3 requests in total)

About 13 years ago, I asked Mr. Miyagawa to help us obtain a spouse visa. After that, I requested support three times in total, including changing to a Long-Term Resident visa.

Each time, I believe it was quite a difficult case to get approved, but we were able to obtain approval without it taking too long.

I had almost given up, thinking it would be impossible—so I was truly surprised.

*This page is a reconstructed case study based on an actual Google Review from a client who used our services, with personal information handled carefully.*

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Who This Case May Help

For Long-Term Resident visa applications, it is often crucial to build a clear explanation that matches the background circumstances. Organizing supporting materials based on your residence history, family relationships, and living foundation in Japan can be key. If you are considering a change from a spouse visa to Long-Term Resident status, choosing the right status in line with your future life plan is also important.

• If you obtained a spouse visa but are now considering changing to Long-Term Resident status due to changes in circumstances
• If you feel “I was told it’s difficult” or “online information makes it sound strict”
• If you are worried about preparing additional documents or structuring the explanation
• If you are looking for an office you can consult long-term, including renewals and changes

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