Visa
Expiration date of My Number cards for foreignersNew!!
The validity period of your My Number card is 10 years from the date of issue, but in the case of foreign nationals, it is until the expiration date of your period of status of residence.Therefore, if your application for renewal of your period of status of residence is approved, you will need to renew […]
For those considering applying for the status of residence of "Business Manager"
Recently, our office has been receiving many consultations from people who want to start a company and apply for a status of residence of "Business Manager".Some of the people who come to us for consultation think that "if I invest 5 million yen in starting a company, I will naturally be granted a status of […]
Immigration Service Agency's residence examination processing period
The review period for status of residence applications is published monthly on the Immigration Services Agency's website.This is the average number of days it takes to process applications for which the review was completed nationwide that month.Therefore, at Bureau like the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau, which processes an overwhelmingly larger number of cases than […]
Things to be aware of when hiring Specified Skilled Worker.
If a company that employs Specified Skilled Worker violates laws and regulations in relation to their employment, it may receive guidance and an improvement order from the Commissioner of the Immigration Services Agency.In particular, if an improvement order is received, that fact will be made public.Failure to comply with this improvement order will result in […]
Age restrictions for status of residence of "Student"
The status of residence of "Student" is granted for those attending schools in Japan, not just university.However, please note that, in principle, there are age restrictions for those attending high school, junior high school, or elementary school with a status of residence of "Student", as detailed below. The status of residence of "Student" is also […]
For those who come to consult about status of residence
Some foreigners who come to our office for consultation clearly do not meet the eligibility requirements for status of residence.In such cases, we explain that the application is not accepted because the eligibility requirements are not met.However, some people say, "My friend got it OK, so it should be OK," or "My friend said it […]
The validity period of Certificate of Eligibility for Myanmar nationals will be extended to six months.
Due to the effects of the earthquake that occurred in central Myanmar, there have been delays in the issuance of Overseas Employment Identification Cards (OWIC) issued by the Myanmar Ministry of Labour.Therefore, for the time being, the validity period of the Certificate of Eligibility for work for Myanmar nationals who hold a valid visa issued […]
Companies that employ even one worker are required to enroll in employment insurance.
With the exception of some agricultural, forestry and fisheries businesses, any company that employs even one worker is subject to employment insurance and is required to enroll in employment insurance.For this reason, application forms for employment-related residence status include a section for entering the employment insurance applicable business number along with the corporate number of […]
Companies that accept Specified Skilled Worker must submit a "cooperation confirmation".
From April 1, 2025, affiliated institutions that accept foreigners with specified skills must submit a "cooperation confirmation" to the local government where the foreigner works, and to the local government where the foreigner lives.This "cooperation confirmation" is a promise to provide necessary cooperation when a local government asks for cooperation in a coexistence policy.The timing […]
If you want to continue job hunting in Japan after graduating from a Japanese university or vocational school.
Foreign students studying at a Japanese university or vocational school who are unable to find a job while enrolled and wish to continue job hunting after graduation will need to change their residence status to "Designated Activities".The following people are eligible to change their residence status to "Designated Activities" for job hunting purposes: In either […]