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**Bi-Weekly Entry/Simple questions thread (January 24, 2024)**
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How easy is it to get a job with a relocation package? I’m getting a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity with a ton of certifications and saw a few listings for comp sci developer roles with relocation and language classes included. I know those aren’t exactly the same field but I have academic experience coding in Java and HTML and could work in IT too since cybersecurity builds on IT knowledge.
Anyone applied for a COE for student visa recently?
How long did it take? Thanks!
Airport Arrival – What to expect??? And any tips for making it as smooth as possible? And what if you have medication (I already checked the approval list)?
Question about visa application form for student visa. They ask for a phone number when putting in address you’re gonna stay in. I’ll be staying in a Sakura house share house for the first month while I look for an apartment. Do I need to put in a phone number or can I just leave it empty?
Coming on a student visa, I had to list my port of entry on my CoE application. I haven’t received the CoE or visa yet, but I’m wondering, do I need to enter the country through the airport I listed as my port of entry?
Anyone got their HSP visa recently? How long did it take for you? Yes I’ve seen MOJ’s pdf that states it on average takes 26 days. But wanted to hear about some real people experience. Thank you.
How did your first day go after making it through immigration (language school)? While, city hall etc (support available) is there. I’m wondering how people handled their first day after landing and getting to their city (if not tokyo ofc).
Landing on Narita, with the only national flight option from Haneda. Going straight from the flight to the shinkansen for another 3,5 hour ride is also a recipe for disaster probably. Or do you just splurge for a nice hotel and take it easy for a day?
Funny edit: I could take a detour flight from Narita through Seoul or Sapporo apparently if i really wanted to avoid Haneda.
I’m heading to Japan soon on a working holiday visa. I’m wondering when should I start looking at and book accommodation. I plan to initially stay in Tokyo for 4-5 months and am looking at house shares in my budget on sites such as sakura amd oak.
But can I wait until I’m in Japan to get in contact to view places or should I book before arriving to ensure I get something?
Can I book a hostel for the first week or two, is it realistic to get a place in that time?
What are some good language schools in Osaka?
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Hello everybody i hope you are well. I have received my CoE from the company i work for and i have an appointment made for the consulate in Calgary next Monday. I have already handed in the paperwork for my divorce but it takes a couple of months to go through. There is no section for “separated” in the form, just “married”, “divorced” and “widowed”. Which one should i put? And second question: since most of the hard stuff is done, should i still be worried about being rejected, because now i am quite stressed. I have been learning Japanese for a year and just preparing everything for my move.