After a Long-Distance Marriage Between Japan and Canada, Finally Obtaining Permanent Residence Through the Family Class｜Mr. and Ms. S
Date Posted:February 6, 2015
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
A client who regularly relied on Shiraishi VisaJP Canada for his employees’ visa applications asked us, on the occasion of his own marriage, to handle a Family Class permanent residence application. Despite concerns about a lack of documents proving the couple’s long-distance relationship, permanent residence was obtained in approximately 10 months.
An end to a long-distance marriage. We received a comment from the husband, who acted as the sponsor!
Permanent Residence (Family Class)
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Japan → Whistler, BC
Approximately 10 months
Key Points from the Consultant
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Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. After earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, she worked for six years in New York as a marketing consultant at a major travel agency, while also studying in an MBA program at the City University of New York. After returning to Japan, she managed the visa center of the same travel company, handling various international visa applications for foreign clients.
Client Comments
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
Because I run a business here, I had always relied on Shiraishi VisaJP Canada for my employees’ visa and permanent residence applications, but this time I asked for their help with a personal matter.
Since the Family Class is based on “marriage,” I assumed it would be much simpler than my employees’ visa applications. However, I was so busy with work that I had no time at all to look into it myself, so I left everything entirely to the consultant.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
When I started preparing the application, I was surprised at how many more documents had to be submitted than I had expected. On top of that, because we had been in a long-distance relationship for a long time, we did not have many documents proving our relationship. If I had done it myself, I think I would have given up. Instead, I only had to prepare what the consultant asked for, and I never had to worry about whether the documents were really good enough, which was a great help.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
They kept both me in Canada and my wife in Japan informed of the progress at all times, which was reassuring. My wife ended up coming to Canada while the application was being processed, and for her entry, too, the consultant gave us advice and prepared documents for her to carry. I am truly glad I asked them. I look forward to continuing to work with you on my employees’ visas.
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