[Approved Case] After a Denial, Reapplication Secured a Spouse Visa for the Husband and Long-Term Resident Visas for the Children
After a denial, the family’s visas were obtained together through reapplication
Case Overview｜From “All Denied” to COE Issuance Through Clarifying Key Points and Reapplying
In this case, Ms. K (Chinese national) applied simultaneously for Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) for her husband under the status “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” and for their children (daughter and son) under the status “Long-Term Resident,” but all applications were denied. After she contacted our office, we carefully reviewed the reasons for denial, clarified the issues to be addressed, and prepared a reapplication strategy and supporting documents. After approximately four months of review, COEs were issued for the husband and both children, and the family was able to enter Japan successfully.
- Application: Simultaneous COE applications for Husband “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” + Children (Daughter/Son) “Long-Term Resident”
- Initial result: All denied
- Support: Free consultation → Identify reasons for denial → Design reapplication strategy & prepare documents
- Review period: About 4 months
- Outcome: COEs issued for the husband and both children → Successful entry to Japan
Client Story｜Our dream of “living in Japan together as a family” came true
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Ms. K (Chinese National) |
| Request: After a denial, reapplication to secure the husband’s spouse visa and the children’s long-term resident visas (COEs) |
I applied at the same time for my husband’s Certificate of Eligibility under the status “Spouse or Child of Japanese National,” and for my daughter and son’s Certificates of Eligibility under the status “Long-Term Resident.” However, unfortunately, all of our applications were denied. For me—having worked hard while dreaming of living in Japan with my family—this result was devastating, and I couldn’t stop crying.
For a while, I was afraid even to think about visas, but my dream of “living together as a family” never disappeared. Later, I learned about ACROSEED and requested a free consultation.
Even though I had become afraid of failing again, Mr. Miyagawa explained everything patiently from a professional perspective until I was fully convinced, and I decided to ask ACROSEED for help. The staff were also easy to talk to—Ms. Orimo gave me warm and thoughtful advice, and Ms. Endo carefully organized our documents. I believe one of ACROSEED’s strengths is that the whole team supports you.
The review took a long four months, but I was overjoyed to receive the news that COEs had been issued for my husband and children. After that, we were able to enter Japan without any problems, and the family life in Japan that I had dreamed of finally became reality.
I was able to visit ACROSEED with my husband and children to say thank you, and I truly felt that asking for their support was the right decision. I took a long detour after failing on my own, and I wish I had consulted ACROSEED from the beginning.
Who This Case Is Helpful For
When a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is denied, the emotional burden can be overwhelming, and many people feel that “it may be impossible.” However, by identifying the reasons and weaknesses behind the denial and redesigning the application in a way Immigration can understand, some cases can still be approved upon reapplication. In particular, when proceeding simultaneously for a husband (spouse) and children, it is crucial to build the application with consistency across the entire family.
- Those whose spouse visa (COE) was denied and are considering reapplying
- Those who also want to proceed for their children’s status (such as Long-Term Resident) at the same time
- Those who want to live in Japan as a family but don’t know what to fix
- Those worried about how to prepare explanatory documents and supporting evidence after a denial
- Those who want a professional to build a strategy to avoid another failure
As shown in this case, the key to reapplication is clearly explaining “what was improved compared to the previous attempt,” and organizing the family relationship, living plan, and necessary documents into one consistent story. If you have deadlines or travel plans, early preparation can directly impact the outcome.
Related Services
At ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office, we provide end-to-end support—from spouse visa (COE) applications to reapplications after a denial, as well as designing family-wide applications that include children’s statuses (such as Long-Term Resident).
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