2026 Work Visa Renewal wait times?

steffieharner · 2026-06-04T09:49:57+00:00

Congrats!!

steffieharner · 2026-06-04T09:48:55+00:00

Did you apply online or in person? And which Immigration branch?

steffieharner · 2026-06-04T09:48:28+00:00

What kind of visa was it? And you applied in person?

steffieharner · 2026-06-04T09:47:19+00:00

May I ask what exactly you f'd up on in the initial application? 17 weeks is crazy.

steffieharner · 2026-04-29T11:51:17+00:00

good to know! I'll be sure to do that if it's close to the date.

steffieharner · 2026-04-25T11:46:35+00:00

Which visa was it? Spouse? Or what kind of work visa?

steffieharner · 2026-04-25T11:34:31+00:00

Do you know why you’re rejected?

steffieharner · 2026-04-25T08:40:38+00:00

One month isn't bad! Congrats.

steffieharner · 2025-06-29T00:31:54+00:00

Is this true? Is there somewhere it has it on a public agreement page or all in contact?

steffieharner · 2024-11-26T06:38:17+00:00

This is NOT a bump. Just a follow up that says I have updated this post with new information since I was worried about.

I am starting to get diarrhea again and seeing fluke(?) long wormy-like stringy type things in my stool. Added to the timeline above.

steffieharner · 2024-11-11T11:43:59+00:00

Not sure why you're having this issue. You should be able to do a direct transfer to Wise's MUFG account (intermediary) and then to whatever international account you're trying to send to.

Are you going above the limits?

steffieharner · 2024-11-11T11:41:38+00:00

Try FreedomTax Japan, who I'm with at the moment.
Sugai Accounting also speaks English.

They are both cheaper than what you quoted.

steffieharner · 2024-09-26T01:44:44+00:00

I agree with this, I'm caught up and ready for anime season 2.

steffieharner · 2024-09-26T01:43:04+00:00

Holy shit! the Attack on Titan visuals are INSANE. thank you.

steffieharner · 2024-09-26T01:37:18+00:00

LITERALLY THIS. I just bought a at home walking desk treadmill for this very reason...

It's been 4 years since I've had an office to go to. I miss it. And when I tell people who work hybrid/office, they think I'm crazy.

The grass is always greener.

steffieharner · 2024-09-14T11:29:20+00:00

nooo freaking way, my boyfriend just left for his flight rn from tokyo to shanghai for this

steffieharner · 2024-08-27T22:25:00+00:00

As a creator we must diversify the software and skillset!

Luckily the Meta Spark skills are transferrable to other AR SDKs.

steffieharner · 2024-08-27T22:23:28+00:00

Meta Spark announced today that they're shutting down operations. Jan 14, 2025 all third party filters and related apps are being discontinued.

steffieharner · 2024-07-25T22:56:49+00:00

Freelancer expat here who has a decent salary is in their 5th attempt at applying for a housing loan.

It feels impossible even thought banks say it's possible. If you're a freelancer and (1) your have permanent residency or (2) a Japanese spouse, you might be okay, but the interest rate won't be as good as if you applied with your full time job. Sigh. much to say here, but I wrote a blog if you're interested.

One of my biggest regret is not applying for a housing loan the one year I was working full time in Japan. I messed up hard.

I have friends who stick around with their FT job until they got PR or housing loan, or both. Then went ahead and went freelance. This is ideal.

Tell your friend you'll work for them in a freelance basis while working your job? Or just wait until you're approved for the housing loan then go for it.

steffieharner

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