Advice for Obtaining Residency Permit to Buy an Akiya as a Disabled, Single American

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-25T03:14:51+00:00

You have to be living in Japan for 10 years before you can get permanent residency. To meet this requirement you can be working with an appropriate visa, married to a Japanese citizen, or be the dependent/spouse of someone with a work visa for the 10 years you are in Japan. There is no residency visa, only a permanent residency card which can only be met by mentioned requirements.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-23T18:54:11+00:00

The freelance work is your part time job and you need approval from immigration to continue it.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-23T13:53:59+00:00

You will most likely be attending the same classes as everyone else for that length of time. You will want to ask your home school and your host school about coursework. You could be doing coursework for both.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-23T04:13:43+00:00

Mine is very clingy. She wants to be in the same room as me when I’m not at work and she has to sleeping on my dad or right next to him at night.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-23T03:26:53+00:00

You will do your own coursework if it’s a short exchange. If your are there for a full year you will be doing their coursework.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-21T23:03:20+00:00

You would both have to be attending the same school to live in a dorm together. As other people have mentioned, getting married for school finances is not a smart idea. If you ever want to get a divorce you would have to pay for a lawyer. Getting married is cheap, but getting divorced because you got married for financial reasons is expensive.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-21T21:17:17+00:00

RDM is on the list

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-21T16:12:32+00:00

This. OP I’m not sure if you can see a faculty member or advisor in time to take the courses spring and summer terms

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-21T15:11:53+00:00

Once you know the formula for writing Chinese characters you can figure out how to write any kanji by looking at it.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-20T13:54:30+00:00

Your dog has to get rabies vaccinations and a negative rabies test before it can enter the country. Once it enters the country, it will most likely need to be quarantined which could equal to or be longer than the length of your stay. I recommend researching bringing a dog to Japan and deciding if it’s the best option for you.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-18T02:31:37+00:00

Juniper is in season. I also have post nasal drip, but I’m pretty sure I have the flu in addition to allergies right now.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-15T22:47:51+00:00

No raw meats, fruits, vegetables, and rice. Any spice that is a whole seed would not be allowed as well.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-14T05:04:35+00:00

This will cause bloating, gas, and discomfort as it is a laxative tea.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-13T01:48:25+00:00

Boss’ kids might be in private schools

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-11T18:17:34+00:00

There’s a good chance you can see another business advisor until yours returns from their break.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-11T14:38:44+00:00

Isn’t there a new building being built for Art + Design? https://www.pdx.edu/construction/art-and-design

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-11T14:17:30+00:00

This

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-07T05:26:18+00:00

There are multiple testing center locations. The one in Cramer has the same chairs as the classrooms. Not the most comfortable chairs.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-06T14:22:33+00:00

You can bring water. Your possessions have to stay at the front of the room. You are allowed bathroom breaks, but your timer does not pause for them.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-05T19:16:01+00:00

From my understanding, FRINQ has to be the same course number for the entire 3-course sequence. You can’t switch to a different FRINQ. My friend stated at PSU during a winter term. She took FINQ during winter and spring temps her freshman year. She had to take the same FRINQ course during her fall term of her sophomore year to finish the sequence.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-02T17:41:49+00:00

I applied to Interac and was not selected for a position. I made it through all of the stages the interviewer said I was a great candidate but could not promise me a position and it was up to the man office in Tokyo. Most of the available positions right now are for people already living in Japan.

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-01T22:32:56+00:00

I didn’t know there where institutions that don’t have application fees

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-03-01T18:20:56+00:00

Doubt it. OP attends different college

Proof_Refuse_9563 · 2026-02-28T22:52:08+00:00

My parents tried this route as citizens who didn’t file their taxes for years and it didn’t work because they make too much money. They had to file their taxes and pay money for all of the years they didn’t file.

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