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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa PR Approval Case Studies (Japan)

Real approval case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) applications for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income levels, timelines, and success factors.

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Dependent Visa PR Rejection Case Studies (Japan)

Real case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) rejections for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income issues, work violations, and strategies to improve approval chances.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa to Permanent Residency in Japan: Complete PR Pathway Guide

Can you get permanent residency in Japan on a dependent visa? Learn eligibility rules, timelines, marriage requirements, income thresholds, and step-by-step PR strategy.

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JLPT 2026 Exam Dates Guide: Application, Preparation & Score Release

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa PR Approval Case Studies (Japan)

Real approval case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) applications for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income levels, timelines, and success factors.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa PR Rejection Case Studies (Japan)

Real case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) rejections for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income issues, work violations, and strategies to improve approval chances.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa for Freelancers in Japan: Gray Zones, Risks, and Legal Alternatives

Is freelancing allowed on a dependent visa in Japan? Learn what’s legal, what’s risky, real gray zones, income limits, penalties, and safer alternatives for foreign residents.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa to Permanent Residency in Japan: Complete PR Pathway Guide

Can you get permanent residency in Japan on a dependent visa? Learn eligibility rules, timelines, marriage requirements, income thresholds, and step-by-step PR strategy.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Dependent Visa Japan: Rules for Working, Studying, and Renewal

Living in Japan on a dependent visa? Learn the rules for working, studying, part-time limits, renewal process, and common mistakes foreigners make.

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Life in Japan/Visas

Visa Overstay in Japan: Penalties, Grace Periods, and Solutions

Overstayed your visa in Japan? Learn penalties, grace periods, deportation risks, and legal solutions for foreigners who overstay their residence status.

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Life in Japan/Work in Japan

Can You Change Employers Without Changing Your Visa in Japan?

Can foreigners change jobs in Japan without changing their visa? Learn when it’s allowed, when you must notify Immigration, and when a visa change is required.

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