Q: My divorce recognition (JRD) process in the Philippines has been pending for many years. My fiancé, who is currently in Japan as a technical intern trainee, is approaching the end of their visa period. May solusyon pa ba?
A: Yes, may possible solution po. Even if the divorce recognition process (JRD) in the Philippines is not yet completed, puwede pa rin kayong mag-remarry sa Japan as long as your divorce has been legally finalized in Japan.Kung malapit nang mag-expire ang visa ng inyong fiancé, possible pa rin na mag-change siya ng status of residence to a Spouse Visa — kahit wala pang Philippine marriage certificate — as long as the correct procedures and complete documentation are submitted.Para sa mas detalyadong assessment, please contact us for a consultation. Iche-check namin ang inyong current situation at magpo-propose kami ng pinaka-angkop at safest na solution para sa inyo.
Q: With the help of a specialist, I was able to remarry in Japan. However, my spouse’s visa application was denied because we could not submit a Philippine marriage certificate. May solusyon pa ba?
A: Yes, may solusyon po. As long as your marriage is legally valid under Japanese law, kahit hindi ito recognized as valid under Philippine law, your spouse may still be eligible for a Spouse Visa in Japan.We have handled many cases where visa applications were denied solely because a Philippine marriage certificate could not be submitted. In many of these cases, naipakita namin ang legal errors sa immigration judgment, and we successfully obtained visa approval upon reapplication.Even if you receive a denial, hindi pa ito ang katapusan. Please consult with us — tutulungan namin kayo na gawin ang tamang steps toward a successful outcome.
Q: I am currently living separately from my Japanese or permanent resident spouse. Can I still continue to stay in Japan under my current visa?
A: Yes, sa ilang cases, possible pa rin to renew your Spouse Visa even if you are not currently living together with your Japanese or permanent resident spouse.Kung may valid reason for the separation and stable ang current life situation ninyo, you may still be eligible to continue staying in Japan.Mahalaga ang clear explanation ng inyong situation at ang submission ng supporting documents during the renewal process.We have supported many clients in similar situations. Huwag mag-atubiling kumonsulta sa amin — we’re here to help you assess your case and guide you through the proper steps.
Q: I’m having difficulty obtaining the necessary documents from the Philippines. Puwede bang kayo na lang ang kumuha para sa akin?
A: Yes, puwede po.Our office offers document procurement services for various Philippine-issued documents, including:
•PSA-issued Birth Certificate
•CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage Record)
•Apostille documents issued by the DFA (formerly known as the “Red Ribbon”)
Kung nahihirapan kayong kumuha ng documents dahil hindi kayo comfortable humingi ng tulong sa relatives sa Pilipinas, o matagal na kayong nakatira sa Japan at wala na kayong contacts back home, huwag po kayong mag-alala.We can request and obtain these documents from the Philippines on your behalf, para mas madali, maayos, at walang stress ang proseso.
Q: My application for permanent residency was denied. Possible pa ba ma-approve kung mag-aapply ulit ako?
A: Yes, may chance pa rin po. In recent years, mas mahigpit na ang screening process for permanent residency, at inaasahan na magiging mas strict pa ito sa future. However, you do not have to give up just because your application was denied once. Kung maghahanda kayo step by step, ma-meet ang required conditions, at mag-apply nang maayos at strategically, possible pa rin na ma-grant ang permanent residency in the future. At our office, maingat naming nire-review ang reasons for denial, at nagbibigay kami ng clear guidance at support para matulungan kayong maghanda sa successful reapplication. Simulan natin sa pag-review ng inyong notice of denial, at gumawa tayo ng solid plan together.
