There are cases where immigrants have had difficulties with the language barrier in dealing with immigration officials. Since many of the forms and instructions are in Japanese, misunderstandings can easily occur. This can lead to incorrect submissions or missed deadlines, which in turn can have negative impacts on their immigration applications.
Some immigrants have faced discrimination during the immigration process in Japan. For example, they might be treated differently based on their nationality when it comes to housing or job opportunities while waiting for their immigration status to be approved. This can make the whole experience feel very unfair and isolating.
One horror story could be the long and complex paperwork process. People often get stuck in a loop of submitting documents, only to be told they need more or different ones. It can be extremely frustrating and time - consuming, causing a lot of stress for those trying to immigrate.
There are also cases where immigrants feel they are being treated unfairly. For example, some have been asked for excessive documentation that seems unnecessary compared to normal immigration requirements. It's as if the officers are just trying to create difficulties. And they often don't provide proper explanations when asked about these requirements.
One horror story could be long and unjust detention periods. Some immigrants are held in detention centers for months or even years without proper justification. The conditions in these centers can be quite bad, with overcrowding, limited access to proper healthcare, and a lack of privacy.
Many immigrants also face discrimination during the immigration process. They might be treated rudely by immigration officers, made to wait for unreasonable amounts of time, or have their applications repeatedly delayed or rejected without proper explanation just because of their place of origin or the color of their skin.
Sure. There was a case where a family had to wait for over a year just to get a simple document verified. They kept being sent from one office to another, and each time they were given different reasons for the delay. It was a nightmare for them as they had to put their lives on hold during that time.
One horror story could be long waiting times. People have reported waiting for hours, even days in some extreme cases at the immigration checkpoints. This can be due to various reasons like understaffing or a sudden influx of travelers.
There are cases where family sponsorship turns into a nightmare. Say a family member sponsors someone to come to the country. But then, due to unforeseen family disputes, like an inheritance fight or personal grudges, the sponsoring family member decides to revoke the sponsorship. The person who was being sponsored is then facing the threat of deportation, having already left their home country and started a new life here.
One horror story is families being separated at the border. Parents are taken away from their children, causing extreme emotional distress for both. The children are left in overcrowded detention centers with insufficient care. Another is immigrants facing violence during their journey. They might be robbed or assaulted by human traffickers or in dangerous border areas. Some also face long - term exploitation in the black market labor force in the destination country as they are too afraid to seek help due to their illegal status.
There was a case where an immigrant got married thinking it was a real relationship. However, after getting married, the other partner suddenly disappeared. The immigrant was left in a difficult situation, facing potential deportation as they had based their immigration on this marriage. They had to go through a lot of legal battles to prove they were a victim of fraud.
One horror story could be long delays in the visa processing. People might have job offers in New Zealand but are stuck waiting for months for their visas. This can lead to losing the job opportunity and financial hardships as they are in limbo, unable to plan their move properly.
Some travelers have reported rude behavior from immigration officers. They might be shouted at or made to feel unwelcome. One traveler was interrogated very harshly about the purpose of their visit, even though they had clear evidence of a legitimate business trip. The whole experience made them feel humiliated and scared to travel to the US again.