[bearcat]

Originally Posted by stargazer

Hi Bearcat:

That is correct. The Immigration officer stamped the passport with the date of application and said it was approved on the spot. Of course you have to go through the waiting process before the final visa is placed in your passport. I can scan it if you like.

I wish that none of this was true! You have read the postings by the other teachers, the laws are weak. The Canadian police have advised me to sue the Japanese police but how can I fight a poor legal system.

Thanks for the clarification. Saying its approved but not issuing the sticker until after the processing time is not uncommon. That all makes sense now.