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The validity period of Certificate of Eligibility for Myanmar nationals will be extended to six months.New!!
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 […]
The operational guidelines for accepting Specified Skilled Worker will be revised.
The operation of accepting Specified Skilled Worker will change from April 1st of this year.here will be several changes, but the three biggest changes for the institution you work for will be as follows: Please see below for the key changes.https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001434615.pdf Our office is also registered as a support organization and provides advice to hiring […]
Category of affiliated institution
When applying for a work visa, not only the foreign national himself/herself will be screened, but also his/her affiliated institution (place of employment).As a result, documents related to the affiliated institution must be submitted, but affiliated institutions are divided into four categories, and the documents to be submitted will vary depending on the category to […]
From April 1st, immigration application fees will be raised.
From April 1, 2025, the immigration application fee will be raised.For some application procedures, the fees vary depending on the case of counter applications or online applications.The fees after April 1st are as follows:Furthermore, if you apply by March 31st, the current fee will apply even if the permit or issuance date is after April […]
Important points to note when changing jobs as a foreigner working in Japan
If a foreigner working in Japan with a work visa quits their employer, they must notify the Immigration Services Agency within 14 days of quitting.It is not much of a problem if the foreign national changes jobs to another company immediately after quitting, but care is needed if it has been some time since they […]
What is the status of residence when you get married to a "Long-Term Resident"?
Foreigners married to Japanese can gain a status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", and foreigners married to "Permanent Resident" may have the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident", It is possible.So what is the status of residence of foreigners who have been married to a "Long-Term Resident"?The […]
For residence cards for children under the age of 16, it is important to pay attention to the validity period.
Residence cards held by foreigners living in Japan have a validity period.Normally, the expiration date of the residence period and the validity period of the residence card are the same.However, in the case of a residence card for a child under 16 years of age, the expiration date of the residence period and the validity […]