April 2024
Points to note when hiring a foreigner with the status of residence of “Specified Skilled Worker” for the first time
Currently, the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker" is recognized in 12 fields.Those with this status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker" can work in jobs that are not permitted under other statuses of residence that allow them to work, so it is very advantageous for the companies that employ them.Furthermore, "Specified Skills (ⅱ)" […]
From April 1st of this year, a law amending part of the Civil Code (such as reviewing the legitimateship presumption system) came into effect.
From April 1st of this year, a law amending part of the Civil Code (such as reviewing the legitimateship presumption system) came into effect.The specific details are as follows
Target fields have been added to the “Specified Skilled Worker” status of residence.
Until now, 12 fields were recognized for the "Specified Skilled Worker" status of residence.Starting from this April, four new fields have been added: "Automobile Transportation," "Railroads," "Forestry," and "Wood Industry."The field of "Automobile Transportation" is divided into three business categories: trucks, taxis, and buses.In the field of "Railway", in addition to maintenance and vehicle manufacturing, […]
"Completing a specialized course at a vocational school in Japan" has been added to the educational requirements for the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence.
Until now, in order to be granted the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence, either one must have graduated from a university with a major in a subject related to technology/humanities, or one must have at least 10 years of work experience.(Three years of work experience is acceptable if you are engaged in international […]
Status of residence of persons who are members of the United States armed forces, the civilian component, and their dependents
Foreign nationals residing in Japan have a status of residence depending on their activities.component, and their dependents are exempt from immigration laws under the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).Therefore, if you continue to reside in Japan even after you are no longer associated with the United States armed forces in Japan, you will be […]