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• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2024/02/07 (Wed) 09:19
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The procedure for an American to reside in Japan.
A long-stay visa （ to enter Japan as an American ） will be applied for to the Immigration and Residence Office in Japan
while living abroad.

"Permanent Resident" status in Japan

• 自称ホームレスのおとっつぁん
• 2024/02/07 (Wed) 11:29
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#It would be easier to stay in Japan.

Can you assure me that it is easier because you have a permanent residence in Japan, Mr. Showa Ototsan ？?

• CC
• 2024/02/07 (Wed) 13:59
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I think that Reinstate is something you apply for when your GC has expired （ and you have been abroad for more than the Re-entry Permit period ）, not when you have given up your GC. I think there is a possibility that you may not be able to get it.

Once you give up, it is a new GC application, so for now, I think you should apply for Reinstate when you can no longer get Re-entry Permit and your GC is not renewed or becomes invalid.　

A permanent resident (called lawful permanent resident or LPR) or conditional resident (CR) who has remained outside the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, will require a new immigrant visa to enter the United States and resume permanent residence.

• 昭和のおとっつぁん
• 2024/02/07 (Wed) 15:31
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Since Topi seems to be wondering what to do
it would be faster to get US citizenship and "permanent resident" status in Japan.

I don't mind since I returned my green card to the US.

• 昭和のおとっつぁんの子分
• 2024/02/07 (Wed) 16:17
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#Wouldn't it be faster to get U.S. citizenship and "permanent resident" status in Japan?

Can you assure me that it would be quicker because you are a Showa Ototto-san and have permanent resident status in Japan ？?