For a period of 15 years, my father resided in Japan, benefiting from a spousal visa through his marriage to my mother, who is of the third generation (Sansei). During this period, he embraced the local language and culture, made numerous friendships, and integrated seamlessly into the country. Despite his immersion, my mother refrained from permitting him to secure a permanent visa, asserting that he married her purely for that benefit. Due to my maternal grandparents’ declining health, they eventually returned to Brazil. Regrettably, during this transitional period, my parents decided to part ways and got divorced.
Presently, my father, now in his fifties, yearns for nothing more than to return to Japan. Despite being under professional psychological care, he is wrestling with severe depression, and the prospect of returning to Japan is the ray of hope he desperately clings to.
We are exploring possibilities for him to attain permanent residency or at least secure an extended stay exceeding the standard 90-day limit. This notion seems challenging, especially given the 15 years he’s already spent living there.
Here are some additional details that might shed more light on his circumstances:
Fact 1: My father’s skill set doesn’t lie within a specialized technical area that would naturally pave the way for a work visa. However, he did dedicate 15 years of his life to working on the assembly line at Suzuki.
Fact 2: Interestingly, one of my siblings was born in Japan but had to renounce their nationality to pursue higher education in Brazil. It’s unclear if there are any existing options for my Dad using this Although we all share the physical characteristics commonly associated with pure-blooded Japanese individuals, we are yonsei, or fourth-generation. As per my understanding, the immigration policies only allow for the inclusion of spouses and children for the fourth generation, so I can’t bring my dad with me.
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**Seeking Advice: How Can My Father, a Former Long-term Resident of Japan, Return to the Country After a Divorce?**
For a period of 15 years, my father resided in Japan, benefiting from a spousal visa through his marriage to my mother, who is of the third generation (Sansei). During this period, he embraced the local language and culture, made numerous friendships, and integrated seamlessly into the country. Despite his immersion, my mother refrained from permitting him to secure a permanent visa, asserting that he married her purely for that benefit. Due to my maternal grandparents’ declining health, they eventually returned to Brazil. Regrettably, during this transitional period, my parents decided to part ways and got divorced.
Presently, my father, now in his fifties, yearns for nothing more than to return to Japan. Despite being under professional psychological care, he is wrestling with severe depression, and the prospect of returning to Japan is the ray of hope he desperately clings to.
We are exploring possibilities for him to attain permanent residency or at least secure an extended stay exceeding the standard 90-day limit. This notion seems challenging, especially given the 15 years he’s already spent living there.
Here are some additional details that might shed more light on his circumstances:
Fact 1: My father’s skill set doesn’t lie within a specialized technical area that would naturally pave the way for a work visa. However, he did dedicate 15 years of his life to working on the assembly line at Suzuki.
Fact 2: Interestingly, one of my siblings was born in Japan but had to renounce their nationality to pursue higher education in Brazil. It’s unclear if there are any existing options for my Dad using this Although we all share the physical characteristics commonly associated with pure-blooded Japanese individuals, we are yonsei, or fourth-generation. As per my understanding, the immigration policies only allow for the inclusion of spouses and children for the fourth generation, so I can’t bring my dad with me.
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Yikes, your mum really ruined it for your dad. So sorry he’s in this situation and I hope you find a way.
Yeah, unfortunately it sounds like he doesn’t really have any good options. He never acquired permanent residency before, he has no job prospects in Japan, and no relationships that could secure him a visa? I’m not sure I see a route forward.
It may be for the best though— even if your father greatly desires to move back to Japan, given his severe depression and need for professional care, moving to Japan could prove detrimental to his mental health. Without a support network and his trusted health providers life in Japan could prove very difficult.
I hope you’re able to help your father with his depression, that sounds really tough.