K1 police clearance from Japan

[Davem 0]

Hello, my fiance is in Cebu and attempting to get her police clearance from the Japanese embassy because she lived in Japan for a while. They are refusing to process the clearance because they say they need some special form. She tried showing them our I129F but they wouldn't take it and also couldn't tell her what paperwork they need.

 

I looked online and also asked my US attorney who said there is no such document from the US government.

 

Does anyone know what paperwork they need to process the clearance?

 

Thanks!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Japanese Police Clearance
 
Police certificates are required from all countries where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 16. Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older if they to have lived overseas for more than 6 months. Visit the Japanese Embassy to begin the application process for securing your Japanese Police Clearance (JPC). They are located at 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.
 
The Japanese Embassy staff will want to know to which visa you are applying for and what country that you will be immigrating to, they will need to see your passport (valid original; photo copy is not acceptable) and an official copy of your Japanese Alien Registration Card, or Gaikokujin Toroku Gempyo if you can still provide. The staff may ask for a letter from USEM but they will accept your NOA 1 or 2 instead of the USEM letter, for the information needed to complete your request.
 
You will then be instructed to go to Camp Crame, which is the national headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP) located along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EdlSA), Quezon City for finger printing (here is the telephone number if needed 02-732-0401).  You will need one 2x2 OR 1x1 photo when you visit Camp Crame for fingerprinting.
 
You will be given another form to fill out and then instructed to pay the processing fee of 200Php. You will be directed to the nearby Land Bank of the Philippines - Camp Crame Branch to pay your fee (address: Bagong Lipunan Ng Crame Cubao, Queson City, Metro Manila, Philippines).   
 
Once, back at Camp Crame, you will be instructed to go to the 2nd floor to have your fingerprints taken. They walk you through applying your fingerprints to two fingerprint forms, one form will stay on file with Camp Crame, and the other fingerprint form you'll return to the Japanese Embassy for completion of the application.
 
Upon your return to the Japanese Embassy they will complete your application and at that time they will send your package onward to Japan for further processing. Expect the process to take anywhere from 1-3 months. They will return your completed JPC to USEM if you checked that box on the application. If you can personally pick up the JCP at the Japanese Embassy, I would check that box. I like to have it in my hands and deliver at my interview so I know it has been completed and delivered to those responsible (CO). If you choose to pick up at the Japanese Embassy, It's advised that you call at the end of the first month, then every 15 days after to inquire if your visa has arrived as it has been known to sit for a week or two before the applicant is notified (notification is by phone so leave good phone numbers). The Japanese Embassy receives their mail on every Tuesday and Thursday from Japan containing the police clearances. The certificate comes sealed and it is already in English so you don't have to worry about translations.
 
Note: Japanese Police Certificates are sealed. If the seal is broken, the certificate is no longer valid. Do not open the certificate prior to submission to the Embassy/Consulate.
 
If for any reason you need to call the Manila Japanese Embassy use this number 02-551-5710 then press 2 then 1 then 4. Keep in mind the menu may have changed.
 
JPC's can also be processed in CEBU and Davao but a bit of caution, they will send the paperwork to Manila and in turn the Japanese Embassy will forward onto Japan for further processing with the same return trip.  More information here
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting/consular/policeclearance.html
 
 
 

 

[Davem 0]

9 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Japanese Police Clearance
 
Police certificates are required from all countries where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 16. Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older if they to have lived overseas for more than 6 months. Visit the Japanese Embassy to begin the application process for securing your Japanese Police Clearance (JPC). They are located at 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.
 
The Japanese Embassy staff will want to know to which visa you are applying for and what country that you will be immigrating to, they will need to see your passport (valid original; photo copy is not acceptable) and an official copy of your Japanese Alien Registration Card, or Gaikokujin Toroku Gempyo if you can still provide. The staff may ask for a letter from USEM but they will accept your NOA 1 or 2 instead of the USEM letter, for the information needed to complete your request.
 
You will then be instructed to go to Camp Crame, which is the national headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP) located along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EdlSA), Quezon City for finger printing (here is the telephone number if needed 02-732-0401).  You will need one 2x2 OR 1x1 photo when you visit Camp Crame for fingerprinting.
 
You will be given another form to fill out and then instructed to pay the processing fee of 200Php. You will be directed to the nearby Land Bank of the Philippines - Camp Crame Branch to pay your fee (address: Bagong Lipunan Ng Crame Cubao, Queson City, Metro Manila, Philippines).   
 
Once, back at Camp Crame, you will be instructed to go to the 2nd floor to have your fingerprints taken. They walk you through applying your fingerprints to two fingerprint forms, one form will stay on file with Camp Crame, and the other fingerprint form you'll return to the Japanese Embassy for completion of the application.
 
Upon your return to the Japanese Embassy they will complete your application and at that time they will send your package onward to Japan for further processing. Expect the process to take anywhere from 1-3 months. They will return your completed JPC to USEM if you checked that box on the application. If you can personally pick up the JCP at the Japanese Embassy, I would check that box. I like to have it in my hands and deliver at my interview so I know it has been completed and delivered to those responsible (CO). If you choose to pick up at the Japanese Embassy, It's advised that you call at the end of the first month, then every 15 days after to inquire if your visa has arrived as it has been known to sit for a week or two before the applicant is notified (notification is by phone so leave good phone numbers). The Japanese Embassy receives their mail on every Tuesday and Thursday from Japan containing the police clearances. The certificate comes sealed and it is already in English so you don't have to worry about translations.
 
Note: Japanese Police Certificates are sealed. If the seal is broken, the certificate is no longer valid. Do not open the certificate prior to submission to the Embassy/Consulate.
 
If for any reason you need to call the Manila Japanese Embassy use this number 02-551-5710 then press 2 then 1 then 4. Keep in mind the menu may have changed.
 
JPC's can also be processed in CEBU and Davao but a bit of caution, they will send the paperwork to Manila and in turn the Japanese Embassy will forward onto Japan for further processing with the same return trip.  More information here
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting/consular/policeclearance.html
 
 
 

 

Thanks so much!

[Hank_ 9,174]

2 hours ago, Davem said:

Hello, my fiance is in Cebu and attempting to get her police clearance from the Japanese embassy because she lived in Japan for a while. They are refusing to process the clearance because they say they need some special form. She tried showing them our I129F but they wouldn't take it and also couldn't tell her what paperwork they need.

 

I looked online and also asked my US attorney who said there is no such document from the US government.

 

Does anyone know what paperwork they need to process the clearance?

 

Thanks!

What the Japanese embassy may be looking for is a letter from the U.S. embassy stating the requirement for the police clearance.

 

Contact the embassy to ask if they will email you a copy of this letter/request.

 

Here is a like from the Dept of State   https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/JA.html

[Davem 0]

On 8/11/2017 at 7:20 AM, Greenbaum said:

Japanese Police Clearance
 
Police certificates are required from all countries where you have lived for 6 months or more since age 16. Police certificates are also required for accompanying children age 16 or older if they to have lived overseas for more than 6 months. Visit the Japanese Embassy to begin the application process for securing your Japanese Police Clearance (JPC). They are located at 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines.
 
The Japanese Embassy staff will want to know to which visa you are applying for and what country that you will be immigrating to, they will need to see your passport (valid original; photo copy is not acceptable) and an official copy of your Japanese Alien Registration Card, or Gaikokujin Toroku Gempyo if you can still provide. The staff may ask for a letter from USEM but they will accept your NOA 1 or 2 instead of the USEM letter, for the information needed to complete your request.
 
You will then be instructed to go to Camp Crame, which is the national headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP) located along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EdlSA), Quezon City for finger printing (here is the telephone number if needed 02-732-0401).  You will need one 2x2 OR 1x1 photo when you visit Camp Crame for fingerprinting.
 
You will be given another form to fill out and then instructed to pay the processing fee of 200Php. You will be directed to the nearby Land Bank of the Philippines - Camp Crame Branch to pay your fee (address: Bagong Lipunan Ng Crame Cubao, Queson City, Metro Manila, Philippines).   
 
Once, back at Camp Crame, you will be instructed to go to the 2nd floor to have your fingerprints taken. They walk you through applying your fingerprints to two fingerprint forms, one form will stay on file with Camp Crame, and the other fingerprint form you'll return to the Japanese Embassy for completion of the application.
 
Upon your return to the Japanese Embassy they will complete your application and at that time they will send your package onward to Japan for further processing. Expect the process to take anywhere from 1-3 months. They will return your completed JPC to USEM if you checked that box on the application. If you can personally pick up the JCP at the Japanese Embassy, I would check that box. I like to have it in my hands and deliver at my interview so I know it has been completed and delivered to those responsible (CO). If you choose to pick up at the Japanese Embassy, It's advised that you call at the end of the first month, then every 15 days after to inquire if your visa has arrived as it has been known to sit for a week or two before the applicant is notified (notification is by phone so leave good phone numbers). The Japanese Embassy receives their mail on every Tuesday and Thursday from Japan containing the police clearances. The certificate comes sealed and it is already in English so you don't have to worry about translations.
 
Note: Japanese Police Certificates are sealed. If the seal is broken, the certificate is no longer valid. Do not open the certificate prior to submission to the Embassy/Consulate.
 
If for any reason you need to call the Manila Japanese Embassy use this number 02-551-5710 then press 2 then 1 then 4. Keep in mind the menu may have changed.
 
JPC's can also be processed in CEBU and Davao but a bit of caution, they will send the paperwork to Manila and in turn the Japanese Embassy will forward onto Japan for further processing with the same return trip.  More information here
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/visiting/consular/policeclearance.html
 
 
 

 

Hello,

 

Unfortunately they did not accept the NOA form. They won't tell her what form they need and they keep saying the form has to come from the US government and it has to request the police clearance from Japan.

 

My attorney doesn't seem to know what to do about this.

 

If it makes any difference she is trying to get it from Japanese embassy in Cebu because Manila is very far away.

 

I tried finding the document mentioned by Hank but could not.

 

Could anyone who has done a Japanese police clearance chime in on what form is required to get the clearance processed?

 

Any help would be appreciated.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Sometimes each consulate substation, Cebu is not that all familiar with what is needed. Hence, in your case I believe you will have better luck in Manila at their main Embassy.  Address is in my earlier post.

 

Did you try calling USEM?  They have the letter and can email it to you. Try calling the phone number in my earlier post.

 

From here I can't be much more help because what I have given you has worked for so many others in your same situation.

[Hank_ 9,174]

On 8/14/2017 at 6:43 PM, Davem said:

Hello,

 

Unfortunately they did not accept the NOA form. They won't tell her what form they need and they keep saying the form has to come from the US government and it has to request the police clearance from Japan.

 

My attorney doesn't seem to know what to do about this.

 

If it makes any difference she is trying to get it from Japanese embassy in Cebu because Manila is very far away.

 

I tried finding the document mentioned by Hank but could not.

 

Could anyone who has done a Japanese police clearance chime in on what form is required to get the clearance processed?

 

Any help would be appreciated.

As I stated earlier what the Japanese embassy is looking for is a letter (usually issued as a 221g after the interview) that request the police certificate.   Contact the embassy.

[caxandra caxandra 0]

Hi! Is it ok to just show the NVC welcome letter to apply for Japan Police Clearance? I heard processing takes 2 to 3 months so I don't want this to delay anything. Thanks

[Davem 0]

Hi Caxandra,

 

The Japanese embassy in Cebu was willing to accept this document:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/Instructions Packets/K1 and K2 Interview Preparation Instructions - English _February 2016_.pdf

 

Just print that out and show them where it requires a police clearance.

Edited August 23, 2017 by Davem

[Greenbaum 12,259]

5 hours ago, Davem said:

Hi Caxandra,

 

The Japanese embassy in Cebu was willing to accept this document:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/Instructions Packets/K1 and K2 Interview Preparation Instructions - English _February 2016_.pdf

 

Just print that out and show them where it requires a police clearance.

That's too simple. Oy Vey 

[Christina Pizzuti 32]

The consulate should provide 221g (?) right after the interview ( if im not mistaken, the letter is addressed to the foreign embassy). I had the same before but mine is from Singapore

[Hank_ 9,174]

12 hours ago, Davem said:

Hi Caxandra,

 

The Japanese embassy in Cebu was willing to accept this document:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/Instructions Packets/K1 and K2 Interview Preparation Instructions - English _February 2016_.pdf

 

Just print that out and show them where it requires a police clearance.

Ah ... the embassy instructions letter.     That is TOO simple!        Thanks!

 

As an added note, there are different instructions letters for the K-1 &  Immigrant visa ... and the current version is posted on the embassy website.