[Approved Case] Change from Student Visa to Work Visa After Refusal | Client Voice VOL.17
Change from Student Visa to Work Visa After Refusal
Case Overview | Work visa after vocational school was refused. Approval obtained through cause analysis and reapplication
In this case, the client applied for a work visa (permission to change status of residence) on their own after graduating from a vocational school, but the application was refused. They then contacted our office seeking support for a reapplication. We analyzed and organized the refusal reasons from multiple angles and, in coordination with the employer, rebuilt the explanation around the essential point of “mutual necessity between the company and the applicant” (the rationality of employment, and the fit between the job duties and the applicant). As a result, the client successfully obtained approval for the work visa through reapplication.
- Consultation: After graduating from a vocational school, the client applied for a work visa by themselves and was refused. They wanted to reapply.
- Issue: Deficiencies in the initial application / Need to identify the refusal reasons and redesign the explanation
- Action: Thorough analysis of the refusal causes / Organizing the necessity on both the company and applicant sides / Planning and filing the reapplication
- Result: Work visa approved through reapplication
Client Experience | They thoroughly analyzed the reasons for refusal, and I could reapply with confidence
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Mr./Ms. R (South Korea) |
| Service requested: Change from student visa to work visa after refusal |
The first consultation was about wanting to reapply after the client’s own work visa application was refused following vocational school graduation. After engaging our services, the client re-applied for the work visa and obtained approval.
After graduating from a vocational school, I was working in Japan with dreams of success, when I received a refusal notice from Immigration. I was shocked beyond words. Since it was my first visa application, I believe I made many mistakes.
However, encouraged by the president of the company I work for—who always gives me advice—I decided to reapply, and that is how I ultimately found ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office.
From the beginning to the end, ACROSEED took responsibility for my case. They thoroughly analyzed and identified the reasons for the refusal from many angles, and kindly explained everything in clear, easy-to-understand language. Because of that, both my company’s president and I were able to trust them and respond quickly. Above all, I am truly grateful that they found and strengthened the key point of “mutual necessity between my company and me,” which is indispensable in a visa application. Thank you very much.
Of course, it is best not to face problems like mine. But if you ever find yourself in a similar situation, please don’t struggle alone—why not visit ACROSEED to help you achieve your dreams? I am sure they will become your strong ally, and I truly believe it was because I met ACROSEED that my visa was approved.
Now, thanks to ACROSEED, I feel that I am getting closer to my dream step by step.
Who This Case Is Helpful For
When changing from a student status (student visa) to a work visa, it is important to build an explanation that clearly conveys why the job duties relate to the applicant’s academic background and major, as well as the employment conditions and the company’s acceptance structure. In addition, it is essential to explain “why the company needs that specific person” (mutual necessity). Even if the first application is refused, approval may still be possible through a reapplication if the causes are correctly identified and both the explanation and supporting materials are reorganized.
- Those who want to change from student status to a work visa after graduating from a vocational school or university
- Those whose self-filed application was refused and who want to reorganize the strategy from the ground up
- Those who want to strengthen the explanation of hiring reasons and job duties in cooperation with the employer
- Those who feel unsure about how to explain “mutual necessity” and job fit
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