Hi everybody,

I am currently in Japan with a work visa that will expire in
september, the 13th. As I am married with a Japanese since last year
I'd like to change to a spouse visa.
I suppose there are a few people in this newsgroup which are familiar
with such a procedure.
How long will it take ? If it should take too long, do I have better
first extend my current visa ?
Who can become my guarantor and can I use the letter of guarantee
printed of the MOFA home page ?

Every bit of advice is welcome (documents necessary...), if possible
I'd like to go only once to the immigration office.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Olivier