got scouted for one such school, already did two interviews and they want to employ me. The problem is, it looks like I’m one of the first, or the first foreigner that they employ (the recruiter said it was the first time they interviewed a foreigner) and they ran into problems with the visa.
Everything was going smooth until now. He was told that there’s no visa for the job that they are recruiting – 児童指導員 “child instructor”.
Currently, I have a Instructor visa and I teach in a middle & high school. I was under the impression it would be either the Instructor visa or the Humanities visa.
The recruiter said that he’s going to talk with a 行政書士 (administrative scrivener) tomorrow, though. Meanwhile, he asked me to get back to him if I have any information that might help. I’d also like to know what I should expect so that I can plan ahead.
Last resort, I could marry my Japanese girlfriend, but I don’t want to go that route as it would feel like I used her. And even though I want to marry her afterwards, I don’t want this burrow on the back of her mind.
Anything that you can share about this would be appreciated.
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Ah ya I totally get your headspace except I DID marry the gf for health insurance. She knew it wasn’t the reason but it worked out better. It sucks though in my head ya know? But life is weird. Also… WHAT!?! If you aren’t considered a child instructor then wtf would qualify as one!?! Sounds like you should be good but I hope everything works out. Damn! I feel for you!
I’ve only ever received the Humanities visa for my teaching work (now I’m since married to a Japanese national).