[Approved Case] Child’s Long-Term Resident Visa After Denial | Client Voice VOL.58

Case Overview | Even After Two COE Denials: Rebuilding the Explanation and Changing Status from Temporary Visitor to Long-Term Resident

In this case, the parents filed an application on their own for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for their daughter who was born in China, but it resulted in two consecutive “COE not issued” outcomes. Concerned about how to proceed, they consulted our office. After organizing the situation during the free consultation, we clarified what had not been explained sufficiently and what needed to be strengthened, rebuilt the documents and narrative in a way that immigration could understand, and filed an application to change status from Temporary Visitor to a Long-Term Resident Visa. As a result, the daughter’s Long-Term Resident Visa was approved, allowing the family to live together in Japan without being separated.

• Applicant: Daughter (born in China)
• Past: Two self-filed COE applications → both not issued
• Consultation: Identified missing points and what to reinforce in a free consultation
• Application: Change of status (Temporary Visitor → Long-Term Resident)
• Result: Long-Term Resident Visa approved (family able to live together)
• Team: Miyagawa / Orimo / Li

Client Testimonial | From “Sleepless Nights” to Smiles as a Family

	Ms. G (China)
	Request: Child’s Long-Term Resident Visa after denial (change from Temporary Visitor)

The other day, we received wonderful news from Mr. Miyagawa at ACROSEED. We were told that the application to change our daughter’s status from a temporary visa to a Long-Term Resident Visa was approved. For the past year, anxiety and worry had been weighing on us, and we had many sleepless nights. But now that our daughter’s visa has been granted, we can finally feel relieved again as a family. This is all thanks to ACROSEED.

One year ago, we filed a COE application ourselves with the Immigration Bureau for our daughter who was born in China. However, we applied twice, and both times the result was “not issued.” Feeling that we could not handle this on our own any longer, we wanted to ask a professional what we were missing. While searching online, we came across the name ACROSEED.

First, we felt reassured because ACROSEED is an incorporated administrative scrivener office. We also saw many results and clear fees on the website. Most importantly, during the free consultation, Mr. Miyagawa and Ms. Li gave us advice as if it were their own matter. That was the biggest deciding factor. We strongly felt we could rely on ACROSEED.

As we continued our meetings afterward, we became even more confident in our first impression. Mr. Miyagawa and two other staff members supported us for our daughter. We received detailed advice on what had not been explained sufficiently and how to present the facts so that the immigration officer could understand and be convinced.

Thanks to the approval this time, our family of three can live a normal life together in Japan without being separated. This is a visible result. But we also feel we gained something even more valuable through the support from ACROSEED’s staff.

We are truly glad we found ACROSEED. ACROSEED is a place that helps people who are genuinely struggling. ACROSEED is a place that brings smiles back to families who are worried. We sincerely wish for ACROSEED’s continued growth and success.

Finally, thank you so much, Mr. Miyagawa, Mr. Orimo, and Ms. Li!

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Who This Case May Be Helpful For

For children’s immigration procedures, it is not only about following the “format” of an application— a clear explanation of the family situation, life plan, and background is crucial. Even after a denial (COE not issued), by reviewing the reasons, reinforcing missing points, and redesigning the application so that immigration can understand it, a re-application may lead to approval.

• Those whose child’s COE application was not issued (denied) and are considering reapplying
• Those who want a professional to clarify “what is missing”
• Those considering a change from Temporary Visitor status to a residence status
• Those worried their family may be separated and want to decide on a direction early
• Those who want to prepare strong explanations and supporting documents for immigration

As in this case, clearly explaining “what was changed after the denial,” and organizing the family’s life situation, financial support relationship, and plans for living in Japan in a consistent manner, can be the shortest path to approval in some situations.

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