Hello! I have begun my process of moving to Japan from the US with the intent of earning a permanent residency. I have an MBA and my company has agreed to sponsor me for a work visa, and have already begun house searching.
Part of the process for the permanent residency is living in Japan for 1-5 years, sometimes shorter based on experience. I think, based on the scoring and my US income, I should be able to achieve permanent residency in 3 years or so. I plan to consult with a Immigration lawyer on all of this of course, but there is one item I can't seem to find any information on.
During the 1-5 years period where you are required to reside in Japan, does that mean you are not allowed international travel at all or is it beyond a certain time period? I.E. if I visit home for a week its fine, but if I am there longer than 3 weeks, does that reset the 1-5 year period? or am I just not able to go at all?
Thank you for any insight!
by pangolin-man