January 2026
Key Points to Note When Renewing the "Business Manager" Status of Residence
Following the recent revision of the requirements for the "Business Manager" status of residence, the list of required documents for renewal applications has been expanded. Since transitional measures (grandfathering) are in place until October 16, 2028 (Reiwa 10), many people believe that their renewal applications can be filed exactly the same as before until that […]
"Specified Skilled Worker" status holders are also eligible to change jobs
At our office, we often receive inquiries from foreign nationals residing in Japan under the "Specified Skilled Worker" (SSW) status who wish to change their employers. Foreigners with the "Specified Skilled Worker" status are allowed to change jobs if the following requirements are met: Under this status of residence, your specific employer is designated in […]
Special Exceptions to the "10-Year Residency Rule" for Permanent Resident Applications
One of the standard requirements for applying for Permanent Resident status is that the applicant must have resided in Japan continuously for at least 10 years.However, there are special exceptions where this 10-year period may be shortened if you meet certain criteria. Below are the primary examples of these exceptions: Please note that all other […]
New Year's Greetings
Happy New Year.We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and patronage throughout the past year.Visa Yamamoto Office has resumed regular operations starting today, January 5th, 2026. We are committed to tackling our work this year with renewed dedication, and we look forward to your continued business. In recent years, the […]