"etaka" <etaka@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
news:1115051545.383009.116220@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
> When leaving Japan, I guess I should relinquish my Permanent Resident
> visa, but I'm curious: what happens if I ever need to come back long
> term? Do I need to start from a work visa sponsored by an employer
> again? Or is some written promise of employment good enough to get a
> spouse visa while out of the country?
>
> It's sure a damn waste to give up a Permanent Resident visa,
> considering it took nine years to get it, but I won't be able to fudge
> how long I've been out of the country if I need to return again.
>

err..how does one lose a permanent residency visa?  By buggering the 
Emperor's dog or something?

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jonathan
"parents visiting Japan are cool...especially when they have credit cards"