tl;dr – PR chances for an ex long term resident moving back on HSP visa (with 80 points) and my wife who won't be employed fulltime at least until the PR.
Posting from a new account to keep things fresh and focused.
As the title suggests, I’m in the process of moving back to Japan and experiencing quite a bit of anxiety around the transition. I’d appreciate any thoughts or personal experiences from others who have gone through a similar relocation.
A bit of background: I'm a 31-year-old male, married with no kids. I originally lived in Japan for around eight years before relocating to Canada in 2023, and didn’t secure permanent residency (PR) in Japan then. Now, I’m looking to return to Japan to settle down. My current employer is facilitating the relocation, and I'm aiming to secure a Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) visa with 80 points, which would allow me to apply for PR after a year.
During my previous stay, I kept up with all tax and pension obligations, though I did leave Japan temporarily during the COVID period. I didn’t withdraw my pension upon leaving Japan, so I intend to resume contributions once I return.
My wife, however, doesn’t hold a bachelor’s degree, so her full-time work options might be limited, though she’ll accompany me as a dependent.
I have a few questions:
- What are my chances of securing PR when I apply in 2026? Can I also sponsor my spouse’s PR application at that time?
- I’d also like advice on purchasing a property in the Tokyo area as a non-PR applicant. Is this feasible, and what are the potential challenges?
Thank you for reading through, and apologies if this sounds a bit scattered. The anxiety around the move is affecting my focus, so any advice would be hugely appreciated!
by ConfusedAdultCries