My name is Robert, a 49-year-old American of Japanese descent. I share this heritage with my two older sisters, Mary and Mika. Our late mother was a Japanese national, while our father, also deceased, was an American of Japanese descent.
Throughout my life, I have faced significant challenges due to mental illness. It was only at the age of 34 that I was diagnosed with schizophrenia. This condition has made it difficult for me to secure stable employment, and, to be candid, I’ve never held a traditional job.
Recently, Mary proposed a insane change. She believes in her insane worldview that due to potential economic collapse and civil unrest in the USA, it would be best for us to relocate to Japan. Although I find her fears idiotic and crazy, I haven’t voiced my skepticism. Mary, who provides me financial support, has made it clear that refusing her plan could mean that she would cut me off financially. This threat weighs heavily on me, especially since I struggle to obtain disability benefits (SSI).
Amidst these circumstances, I’m faced with two pressing questions:
1) What type of visa would my sisters and I need to move to Japan? Both Mary and Mika are college graduates and are over 52 years old. I’m curious about the legal prerequisites for our potential emigration.
2) How can I resist being compelled to emigrate? I plan to disclose my schizophrenia, my hospitalization in a mental hospital and employment challenges to immigration authorities. I wonder if this will be sufficient to stop my relocation. Additionally, I’m interested in knowing whether immigration officials will interview us individually or as a group.
My reluctance to move to Japan stems from several concerns. I doubt my ability to gain employment there, given my mental health history and limited Japanese language skills. Furthermore, I believe my sisters are insane and stupid, which complicates our family dynamics.
On a side note, Mary has had significant health challenges, including a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy due to cancer, which is currently in remission. She also takes medication for osteoporosis. Similarly, Mika has contended with a thyroid disorder, occasional vertigo, anxiety, and a history of stage 3 cancer, also in remission.
Correct me if I’m wrong but doesn’t having a history of severe medical conditions disqualify a person from emigrating to Japan?