[Approved Case] Spouse Visa Renewal Granted 3 Years | Client Testimonial Vol.179

Case Overview | Achieved “1 Year → 3 Years” on Spouse Visa Renewal

In this case, the wife (a Chinese national) had completed the renewal procedures by herself many times, yet the period of stay remained at one year every time. After the husband consulted us, we organized the situation, checked consistency across the submitted documents, and reinforced the explanations. As a result, they obtained a 3-year period of stay on the spouse visa renewal.

• Application Type: Application for Extension of Period of Stay (Spouse of Japanese National)
• Concern: Only “1 year” granted even after repeated renewals
• Requester: Husband (the burden and mental fatigue on the wife were significant)
• Support Provided: Review of application content / organizing documents / strengthening consistency of explanations
• Result: “3 years” granted on renewal

Client Testimonial | Renewed by Myself About 7 Times but Only 1 Year… Consulted and Got 3 Years

	Mr. Qin (China)
	Service Requested: Obtain a 3-year period through spouse visa renewal

My wife came from China and had gone to Immigration by herself to renew her visa about seven times, but she could only get a one-year renewal every time. She had started to look completely fed up. I consulted Mr. Miyagawa at Acroseed, who had helped us before. He told me we could probably obtain a three-year visa.

When I asked Mr. Miyagawa to handle it, I requested that he not tell my wife “it will probably be okay” (because if, just in case, we could only get a one-year visa, I thought she would be extremely disappointed). Mr. Miyagawa later contacted me to say that we had obtained a three-year visa, and when I told my wife, she was very surprised.

The next day, we went straight to Acroseed’s office, so I believe the staff also saw how happy my wife was. This is the second time Acroseed has helped us. Thank you very much.

Comment from the Staff in Charge | Organized the Reasons “1 Year Keeps Continuing” and Achieved 3 Years

This client had been renewing by themselves, with the period of stay remaining at one year. This time, we organized the renewal application content and strengthened the explanations, and a 3-year period of stay was granted.

This was also a client we supported in 2012 for Special Permission for Landing. While renewals themselves were being approved, the husband consulted us because it was difficult to obtain three years. They were also concerned about whether “a past history of overstaying” might be affecting the decision.

Our office has supported many cases involving Special Permission for Residence and Special Permission for Landing. Even if there was a past history of overstaying, there are countless clients whose status later stabilized and who became permanent residents. What matters is the stability of current life, the authenticity of the marriage, and the consistency of the submitted materials. Reference case: https://www.visajapan.jp/happyvoice66.html

As with the previous matter, we were able to deliver a result that met expectations. While looking at the new residence card showing “3 years,” the wife was very satisfied and smiling throughout, saying, “Next time, please help us with permanent residency!” and “I’ll recommend you to my friends.”

Summary of Spouse of Japanese National Visa Cases

Who Can Benefit from This Case

In spouse visa renewals, the length of the period (1 year, 3 years, 5 years) does not automatically increase. It is determined comprehensively based on factors such as the authenticity of the marriage, stability of life, and consistency of the submitted materials. Especially when “only 1 year is granted every time,” it is important to identify what issues remain in the application and refine the submission into a form that convinces the immigration officer.

• Those troubled that their spouse visa renewal remains “1 year” no matter how many times they renew
• Those unsure how to present the marital relationship, cohabitation, and financial unity
• Those worried that past residence history (special permission, overstaying, etc.) may be affecting the decision
• Those who want to aim for “3 years or 5 years” this time by reviewing their submission
• Those who want to prepare from the renewal stage with future permanent residency in mind

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