The immigration authorities finally backed down and granted Max his visa. Our family is reunited and it is infuriating that we had to fight this hard just to keep him with his daughter. This victory proves the system is broken but we forced them to do the right thing for …
April 13, 2016
Children should never be forcefully separated from their parents against their will.
Final supporters
My son Max had been residing in Japan for the last decade. During this time, he learnt the language, worked and married a Japanese woman. They had a child but shortly after, his wife left without any notice, taking the daughter and blocking any chances of search. This was devastating for Max, as he was a committed husband and father. Currently despite being denied the chance to visit his daughter, he diligently pays monthly child support. Until the divorce will become final, they remain legally married.
Upon his marriage, Max naturally changed his family visa to a spousal visa. As this visa was taken away from him, he applied for a settlement visa but had been denied every time. He has a temporary visa now. Once the divorce is final his deportation is likely.
Max's biological mother (a permanent resident and a well respected teacher in top Aichi institutions) and his Japanese step father and daughter all reside in Japan. Max's wish is to be with his family here, as there is no one in Australia. My husband and I can guarantee his support. As no clear reason for visa denial had been given, we are appealing for a visa that would allow our family unit to stay intact. Please support our appeal!
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January 27, 2016
The momentum behind this fight proves that people refuse to tolerate the Japanese immigration authorities tearing families apart. These bureaucrats think they can act in the shadows while ruining lives, but they are wrong. We are going to keep pushing until they admit this cruelty has no place in a civilized society.
Reached 100 supporters
January 27, 2016
96 Comments
This cruel behavior must be stopped once and for all. For a country as civilized and respected world-wide this happens all too frequently. When will the Japanese government not only take notice but take action in a responsible way much like many civilized countries. Enough is enough!
The state is supporting acts of malicious desertion, this must stop immediately. Grant Max his Visa it is not right that you rip out from under his feet his remaining family in such a time of distress.
This is but one of many examples of where the Japanese legal system enables parental alienation. It needs to stop. Give Max the settlement visa.
This is an unjust treatment of a father's sincere wish to see his child. Also, it is discriminating being refused a settlement visa after having lived in Japan for a decade and not having done anything wrong in that time.
Children need a father. Max spends every hour, of every day thinking of his daughter. The children have a right which is being ignored by the courts -- the right to have a relationship with their father. This is unjust, and needs to be rectified.
Abducters msut be jailed, period. Parents or third party alike. If there is something wrong, to solve the problems there are courts. Use it or be jailed for the child abduction and abuses of child rights.
Your son is a well deserved father. Hope I will do my best to be like him. He has a right to be with his daughter. That's natural. The thing that is happening around your son and ground-daughter f**ked with me. It's unnatural and will not be allowed.
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The immigration authorities finally backed down and granted Max his visa. Our family is reunited and it is infuriating that we had to fight this hard just to keep him with his daughter. This victory proves the system is broken but we forced them to do the right thing for …
April 13, 2016
Children should never be forcefully separated from their parents against their will.
Final supporters
My son Max had been residing in Japan for the last decade. During this time, he learnt the language, worked and married a Japanese woman. They had a child but shortly after, his wife left without any notice, taking the daughter and blocking any chances of search. This was devastating for Max, as he was a committed husband and father. Currently despite being denied the chance to visit his daughter, he diligently pays monthly child support. Until the divorce will become final, they remain legally married.
Upon his marriage, Max naturally changed his family visa to a spousal visa. As this visa was taken away from him, he applied for a settlement visa but had been denied every time. He has a temporary visa now. Once the divorce is final his deportation is likely.
Max's biological mother (a permanent resident and a well respected teacher in top Aichi institutions) and his Japanese step father and daughter all reside in Japan. Max's wish is to be with his family here, as there is no one in Australia. My husband and I can guarantee his support. As no clear reason for visa denial had been given, we are appealing for a visa that would allow our family unit to stay intact. Please support our appeal!
Updates
January 27, 2016
The momentum behind this fight proves that people refuse to tolerate the Japanese immigration authorities tearing families apart. These bureaucrats think they can act in the shadows while ruining lives, but they are wrong. We are going to keep pushing until they admit this cruelty has no place in a civilized society.
Reached 100 supporters
January 27, 2016
96 Comments
The lack of parental rights in Japan causes great suffering for parents who love their children and want to be a part of their lives.
This cruel behavior must be stopped once and for all. For a country as civilized and respected world-wide this happens all too frequently. When will the Japanese government not only take notice but take action in a responsible way much like many civilized countries. Enough is enough!
The state is supporting acts of malicious desertion, this must stop immediately. Grant Max his Visa it is not right that you rip out from under his feet his remaining family in such a time of distress.
This is but one of many examples of where the Japanese legal system enables parental alienation. It needs to stop. Give Max the settlement visa.
This is an unjust treatment of a father's sincere wish to see his child. Also, it is discriminating being refused a settlement visa after having lived in Japan for a decade and not having done anything wrong in that time.
Children need a father. Max spends every hour, of every day thinking of his daughter. The children have a right which is being ignored by the courts -- the right to have a relationship with their father. This is unjust, and needs to be rectified.
Abducters msut be jailed, period. Parents or third party alike. If there is something wrong, to solve the problems there are courts. Use it or be jailed for the child abduction and abuses of child rights.
Your son is a well deserved father. Hope I will do my best to be like him. He has a right to be with his daughter. That's natural. The thing that is happening around your son and ground-daughter f**ked with me. It's unnatural and will not be allowed.
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The lack of parental rights in Japan causes great suffering for parents who love their children and want to be a part of their lives.