[Approved Case] Obtaining a Long-Term Resident Visa to Support a Japanese Child | Client Voice VOL.127

Case Overview | Obtaining a Long-Term Resident Visa While Raising a Newborn Child After Divorce

This case involves a Chinese national client who, after divorcing a Japanese spouse, was raising a newborn child and experiencing strong anxiety about future residency in Japan. The client consulted us regarding obtaining a Long-Term Resident Visa. Despite ongoing emotional stress during the application process, we carefully supported both the client’s living circumstances and emotional well-being, leading to a successful approval.

• Client: Ms. C (Chinese nationality)
• Situation: Applying for a Long-Term Resident Visa to support a Japanese child
• Challenge: Anxiety about the future and uncertainty regarding residency status
• Request: Long-Term Resident Visa application after divorce
• Support: Miyagawa provided end-to-end support from assessment to approval

Client Experience | “When I received the approval call, all my tension finally melted away”

	Ms. C (China)
	Service Requested: Long-Term Resident Visa for supporting a Japanese child

First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all the efforts you made in my case.

After divorcing my Japanese spouse, raising a newborn child while facing uncertainty about the future was mentally overwhelming. Concerns about my residency status never left my mind, and I constantly worried about what would happen next.

During the application process, I honestly struggled with anxiety until the final decision. However, the moment I received the call from Mr. Miyagawa informing me of the approval, all the tension I had been carrying instantly disappeared, and I was filled with gratitude.

I truly feel that consulting Mr. Miyagawa was the right decision. I am deeply thankful not only for his professional expertise, but also for his compassionate support that considered our daily life and emotional situation.

Thanks to this support, I can now live in Japan with my child in peace and security. Thank you very much.

Long-Term Resident Visa Approval Cases

Who This Case May Be Helpful For

Post-divorce residency procedures require clearly organizing living circumstances (child custody, caregiving arrangements, and future stability) and effectively conveying both the current reality and future outlook to immigration authorities. Especially during emotionally challenging periods, breaking tasks down step by step makes it easier to move forward.

• Those who have divorced a Japanese spouse and are uncertain about future residency status
• Those raising a Japanese child (including infants) while handling immigration procedures
• Those who want professional guidance to organize explanations and supporting documents
• Those experiencing strong anxiety and wishing to clarify their next steps

*The most appropriate visa status and application strategy depends on individual circumstances, including marital history, custody arrangements, income, and living conditions.

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Long-Term Resident Visa Guide for Parents of Japanese Children

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