Gay American married to Japanese sues gov't for long-term visa english.kyodonews.net

KYODO NEWS - 13 hours ago - 16:24 | Lifestyle, AllAn American man who married his same-sex Japanese partner in the United States sued the Japanese government on Thursday, demanding it grant him long-term resident status.
Long-term resident status, granted by the justice minister in consideration of special circumstances, has a maximum designated term of five years.
High has applied unsuccessfully for a Japanese long-term resident visa five times since 2018.
He currently resides in Japan on a temporary visa and argues he could face deportation if the Japanese government refuses to renew it.
Earlier this year, a Taiwanese man became the first foreign gay partner of a Japanese citizen to be granted special resident status by the Justice Ministry, following the revocation of a deportation order for overstaying his visa.