@chad marquardt: ....and IF one (Harunobu Takeda) does not live close to the consulate general office in San Francisco, what/where does (s/he) needs to do/go? (This question is being asked because you posted an "IF" reply.)
If you live close to San Francisco just go to the consulate general office and they have all the forms for you to fill out. You can also go on their website, they have all the answers to your questions. They're very helpful and friendly.
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