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So I called the Consulate of Japan in miami to confirm a few things. Specifically how long will it take to get the work visa once I have my residency certificate in hand. They advised 4 working days and I don’t need an appointment. I just need to drive down there to turn in all the paperwork then drive back in four days or so to get it all finialized.

The bigger news though was they answered the phone in Japanese.. I know.. How dare they. Office in miami and they spoke japanese. On the phone though I was totally lost and dumbstrucked by the onslaught of japanese and had to ask for english..

I had hoped that my interaction with the language would be stronger, but I just don’t have the ear for native speakers that aren’t slowing it down for teaching yet.

But yes, 14 days till I supposedly leave and still haven’t gotten a visa. Waiting on the residency certificate and after that it will be another 4 days processing time.