Hey everyone! For some background, I’m a quarter japanese born and raised in the US. My father is half, and also a US citizen.
My grandmother is from Japan, but came to the US when she met my grandfather. If this is of any significance, she became a U.S. citizen after having her children- so I’m actually not sure what that would make my father?
My grandparents are no longer living. My sister had already tried hunting down the koseki, but was told we need to find my grandparent’s marriage license. Is this because they were married in the US, and it wouldn’t have been on the koseki?
My biggest concern (assuming I can find my koseki) is that I don’t know a single person on that side of the family for a guarantor. Has anybody ever gotten away with a guarantor being like… not a family member? Would it be insane if I discovered some super old relative of mine living in Japan, for me to pester them about sponsoring me? Am I SOL?
Anyone have experience in getting a nikkei visa despite not knowing the japanese side of your family??
by zenthegremlin