Re: [tlug] [OT] Job hunting

[Jim Grisanzio <Jim.Grisanzio@example.com>]

Joe Larabell wrote:
> > ... Apparently, he couldn't get working
> > permission (?/visa?) until he had a regular permanent address, and they
> > didn't want to move anywhere until they knew where he was going to work.
> >     
> That doesn't make sense -- being married to a Japanese citizen, you should 
> be able to get a spousal visa even before coming to Japan.

Yes. I got mine in San Francisco before coming to Tokyo. I was told 
there are 2 spousal visas, though, so make sure you get the one that 
lets you live /and/ work in Japan. You will need some documents from 
your wife's family in Japan, too, so give yourself some time to get 
everything.

>  And... once you 
> have a spousal visa, you shouldn't need any further permission to work.
>   

That's what I was told, too, but when I got here my company also 
required me to have my Alien Registration Card before they'd hire me. 
That was a bit of a rush job, and immigration required a permanent 
address. But it worked out ok.

> Anyway... I'd check with the Japanese consulate *before* coming to Japan. 
>   

That's good advice for sure. :)

Jim