[Approved Case] Change from a Temporary Visitor Visa to a Spouse of a Japanese National Visa | Client Testimonial

Case Overview | Change from Temporary Visitor (Tourist) to a Spouse of a Japanese National Visa

In this case, the foreign spouse married while staying in Japan on a tourist (Temporary Visitor) status, and applied for a change of status to “Spouse of a Japanese National” in order to continue living together in Japan. We organized points that are often raised as concerns—such as “met online,” “young age,” and “low income”—and proceeded with the application by clarifying what needed to be explained.

• Application: Temporary Visitor → Spouse of a Japanese National (Change of Status)
• Nationality: Panama
• Main concerns: Met online / Young age / Income
• Our support: Organizing the facts, designing the explanation strategy, and structuring the supporting documents
• Result: Approved in about 3 weeks after consultation

Client Story | We Could Stay Positive Even When Told It Was “Difficult”

	Ms. M (Panama)
	Service requested: Spouse of a Japanese National visa approval (Change from Temporary Visitor)

My husband came to Japan on a tourist visa, and we were considering changing from a tourist visa to a spouse visa. When we consulted other administrative scrivener offices, we were told that our case was very difficult due to reasons such as “we met on the internet,” “low income,” and “young age.”

While contacting several offices, we found Acroseed. We contacted them right away, and since they offered a free consultation, my husband and I visited.

Mr. Miyagawa was in charge, and he listened to us very kindly. With his character and many achievements, he seemed positive and confident. Even though it was our first meeting, he talked with us longer than the time we had scheduled.

Because of Mr. Miyagawa’s personality, we decided to ask Acroseed to handle the change to a spouse visa. Although it would normally take 2–3 months, the visa was granted in 3 weeks. I contacted him immediately and also informed my family. My husband was as happy as a dog (lol).

I am deeply grateful to Mr. Miyagawa from the bottom of my heart. He changed our lives. We no longer have to spend so much money traveling back and forth to the other side of the world, which was truly helpful for us as a young couple.

Thinking that we no longer have to cry at the airport or say goodbye without knowing when we can meet again, I am filled with gratitude. It is no exaggeration to say that we can now walk through life together because Mr. Miyagawa was involved. If something comes up again, I will ask Mr. Miyagawa for help, so I truly appreciate your support then as well.

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Who This Case May Help

Changing from Temporary Visitor status can become more difficult depending on the circumstances, and factors such as “met online,” “young age,” and “income” are sometimes discussed as concerns. However, the key is not the “concerns themselves,” but to organize and submit the facts in a way that clearly addresses what Immigration checks— the genuineness of the marriage, stable living arrangements, and consistency of the explanation.

• Those considering a change from Temporary Visitor (tourist) to a Spouse of a Japanese National visa
• Those who met online and feel uncertain about how to structure the explanation
• Those concerned about income and want to organize how to strengthen the application
• Those who want to proceed as quickly as possible

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