[Approved Case: Long-Term Resident Visa] Obtaining a Long-Term Resident Visa Shortly After Marriage with an Imminent Stay Expiry | Client Testimonial Vol.98
Long-Term Resident Visa Granted Despite Recent Marriage and Imminent Expiry
Case Overview | Applying for a Long-Term Resident Visa Shortly After Marriage with an Imminent Stay Expiry
This case involves a married couple who successfully obtained a Long-Term Resident visa despite facing an imminent expiration of their stay shortly after getting married in Japan, and having their application initially refused even at the reception stage by Immigration. With extremely limited time, the application strategy was rebuilt and led to acceptance and approval within a short period.
- Nationality: Lithuania / Brazil
- Situation: Recently married; stay period expiring within days
- Challenge: Application not accepted by Immigration
- Result: One-year Long-Term Resident visa granted about two months after acceptance
Client Experience | From “We Might Have to Leave Japan” to Visa Approval
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Mr. & Mrs. M (Lithuania / Brazil) |
| Service Requested: Long-Term Resident Visa Application |
We got married in Japan on April 25, but my visa was set to expire on May 5. Since I had entered Japan three times within one year, my only options were to obtain a visa or return to my home country and wait for six months.
We went to Immigration right after our marriage, but they would not even stamp our application as received. We weren’t given any time to prepare documents, and with the stay expiry approaching, we were overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.
At that point, we contacted ACROSEED after reading their reviews. Within just two days of our visit, our application was officially accepted, and about two months later, a one-year Long-Term Resident visa was granted.
The process was not easy, and many additional documents were required, but we were always supported with great care and dedication. We are deeply grateful that we are now able to live in Japan.
Who This Case May Help
When a marriage has just taken place and the stay period is about to expire, the outcome depends heavily on what is prioritized and how the case is structured under time pressure. Even when applications cannot move forward at Immigration, proper issue analysis and explanation design can still lead to approval.
- Those whose stay period (e.g., Temporary Visitor) is expiring shortly after marriage in Japan
- Those whose application was rejected at Immigration or not even accepted
- Those worried they may have no choice but to return home and wait six months
- Those who expect many additional documents and need to apply quickly
- Those seeking comprehensive support for international marriage visa procedures
*Eligibility and optimal application strategies vary depending on marital status, stay history, and travel records. We first organize your situation before determining the best approach.
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