[Approved Case] 3-Year Work Visa as a Freelance Translator | Client Testimonials VOL.42

Case Overview | Obtained a 3-Year Work Visa as a Freelance Translator/Interpreter with Multiple Company Contracts

This case involves an Australian national working as a freelance translator/interpreter under contracts with multiple companies. Although Immigration referred to the situation as a “special case,” the client obtained a work visa with a 3-year period of stay through a professionally designed application. After moving to Japan with family and establishing a foundation for long-term residence, the client experienced significant anxiety during the application period—especially amid policy changes—yet received approval in about 10 days. The client shared that obtaining a three-year visa reduced the burden and uncertainty of annual renewals.

• Nationality: Australia
• Occupation: Freelance translator/interpreter (contracts with multiple companies)
• Key issue: Often treated as a “special case” by Immigration, making explanation design critical
• Our support: Organized job duties, contract relationships, income outlook, and refined the application documents
• Result: Obtained a 3-year work visa (approval notice in about 10 days)
• Impact: Less anxiety about annual renewals; improved visibility for daily life and work planning

Client Story | Peace of Mind with a 3-Year Visa Even in a “Special Case” Situation

	Mr. Simon Capp (Australia)
	Request: Obtaining a 3-year work visa as a freelance translator

Dear Miyagawa-san

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all your work in helping me to obtain a visa.

As a freelance translator and interpreter working for multiple companies, I seem to be something of a special case (at least according to the Immigration Bureau) and I'm quite sure that without your professional assistance my visa application would have been rejected.

Having moved here with my family and set up house with the intention of staying on for an extended period, I was more than a little apprehensive during the application period, particularly since the rules have recently changed.

What a relief then to receive your call telling me the good news; and it only took ten days, which demonstrates the quality of the application documents.

It is wonderful to be able to live and work in Japan safe in the knowledge that I won't have to submit to the extension process every twelve months, thanks to the generous three-year visa that you obtained on my behalf.

I am very satisfied with your services and would have no hesitation in recommending Acroseed to others seeking assistance with the visa application process.

Regards

Simon Capp

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Who This Case Is Helpful For

When working as a freelancer (sole proprietor) under contracts with multiple companies, Immigration review places particular emphasis not only on whether the job duties match the status of residence, but also on the organization of contract relationships, the reality of the work, income stability and continuity, and the consistency of the overall explanation. In periods of policy changes or operational shifts, the required level of detail may increase—so it is important to identify key issues in advance and translate them into a document structure that clearly communicates to reviewers.

• Those who want to obtain a work visa in Japan as a freelance translator/interpreter
• Those who have contracts with multiple companies and whose work style differs from a typical “employee” position
• Those who plan to relocate to Japan with family and build a foundation for long-term residence
• Those concerned about policy/operational changes and who want to improve document quality for a more reliable application

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