[Permanent Residence Approval Case] Permanent Residence for a Filipino Wife (Spouse Visa → PR)

Case Overview | Renewals Done Independently, Then PR with the Future in Mind

In this case, almost 20 years had passed since the marriage, and with the children growing up and future plans in mind, the family aimed to obtain permanent residence for the wife by changing from a Spouse of Japanese National visa to PR. They had handled visa renewals on their own, but decided to consult a professional because a PR application requires extensive preparation, document gathering, and careful organization of key points.

• Spouse: Philippines (wife)
• Status of residence: Spouse or Child of Japanese National
• Requested service: Change from spouse visa to permanent residence (PR)
• Key point: Clear roadmap and careful support from document preparation through post-filing follow-up
• Result: PR approved in about 5 months (typical guideline: about 7 months)

Permanent Residence Approved for the Wife

	Mr. Miyazaki (Philippines)
	Requested service: Change from spouse visa to permanent residence (PR)

Before we knew it, nearly 20 years had passed since I married my wife. Up until then, I had renewed her status of residence myself every three years, but as our child grew up, I started thinking about the future and wanted to change my wife’s visa to permanent residence. That was when I came across ACROSEED’s website.

At the time, I also considered filing the change of status application on my own. However, rather than spending a great deal of time and effort as a non-professional, I felt it would be better to seek support from someone who would handle the process with care, so I decided to visit for an initial consultation.

I still remember meeting Mr. Miyagawa and explaining our situation—he guided us very thoroughly and kindly.

We decided to request ACROSEED’s support, and throughout the process—document preparation and organizing our background— we received clear guidance at every step. Thanks to that, we could wait with peace of mind after filing. We were told to expect about seven months for approval, but the permission was granted in five months.

Thank you very much for everything. If we ever need help again, we will definitely consult you.

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Who Will Find This Case Helpful

A permanent residence application requires organizing not only the length of stay in Japan, but also your living situation, income, tax/payment record, and family circumstances. For first-time applicants, it is easy to get stuck on “where to start.” This case is especially helpful for those who have handled spouse visa renewals on their own, but would like the reassurance of working with a professional for a permanent residence application.

• Those who can renew a spouse visa on their own, but feel uneasy about applying for permanent residence
• Those in a long-term marriage who want to prioritize stable residence status for the future
• Those who want to prepare documents efficiently due to work and family responsibilities

Related Services

At ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office, we provide support not only for your current status of residence but also with an eye on future permanent residence and stable long-term stay in Japan.

Together with this case study, please also consider the following services:

Permanent Residence Application Support

We provide comprehensive support for permanent residence applications, from standard PR to applications using the Highly Skilled Professional points system.

Spouse of Japanese National Visa Support

We support visa selection, renewal, and change in line with changes in your marriage, family structure, and living situation, always keeping future permanent residence in view.

Re-application Support After Visa Denial

Even if your application has been denied once, we analyze the reasons for refusal, rebuild the application strategy, and support you consistently through to re-application.