Visa
Notification when a foreigner working in Japan retires or changes jobs
If a foreigner working in Japan with a working visa retires or changes jobs, they must notify the Immigration Services Agency within 14 days from the date of retirement or change of job.This notification must be made by the person himself/herself, and failure to do so may result in a fine of up to 200,000 […]
For a foreigner who works as a chef with a “Skilled Labor” status of residence to open his own restaurant
I think that some foreigners who work as chefs with a “Skilled Labor” status of residence want to open their own restaurant independently.Unfortunately, a person with a “Skilled Labor” visa cannot become a so-called owner chef.With the status of residence of "Skilled Labor", it is not possible to run a restaurant.The status of residence for […]
What is an “Intra-company Transferee”?
“Intra-company Transferee” is a status of residence for employees who are transferred from an overseas office of a globally operating company to a Japanese office.In the case of "Intra-company Transferee", unlike the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services", educational background or work experience is not required.However, in order to be granted the status […]
What is the special period for visa application?
Since the residence card has a period of stay, it is necessary to apply for permission to extend the period of stay or change the status of residence within that period.If you do not apply for this permission and the period of stay expires, you will be illegally staying.If you apply for this permission but […]
Who is better to ask a certified administrative procedures legal specialist to apply for a visa?
In principle, you should apply for a visa yourself, and if you have a My Number card, you can apply online yourself.However, I think that there are few people who have experienced individual circumstances such as changing jobs or getting married many times.To be honest, I don't think you really know what kind of documents […]
We recommend that you start preparing early, even if you are applying for a visa renewal.
Foreigners residing in Japan are required to renew their status of residence unless they have a status of residence of "Permanent Resident".Applications for renewal can be made from three months before the expiration date, but some people do not apply until the last minute because they are relieved that it is an extension.However, just because […]
Who should apply for “Highly Skilled Professional”?
"Highly Skilled professional" is a status of residence recognized for foreigners who meet the criteria for highly-skilled professionals among foreigners engaged in research/education, technology, business/management activities in Japan.Therefore, foreigners already working with a status of residence such as "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" may apply to change their status of residence to "Highly Skilled Professional" if […]
Is it possible for a foreigner who has remarried a Japanese to bring his biological child from her home country to Japan?
After a foreigner gets divorced and remarries a Japanese person and obtains the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of a Japanese National", there are times when she wants to bring her biological child from his/her home country to Japan.In this case, if the child is a minor and unmarried, the status of residence […]
Status of residence when moving from a foreign company to a branch office in Japan
Not limited to large companies, there are many companies that are expanding globally, and naturally it is no longer unusual for employees to be transferred across countries.When a foreigner who works for a foreign company is transferred to a branch office in Japan, I think that they often consider the status of residence of "Intra-company […]
How to hire foreigners at a convenience store
In order for a foreigner residing in Japan to work, it is necessary to have a status of residence corresponding to the job type or a status of residence without work restrictions.Unfortunately, if you are trying to hire someone for customer service at a specific convenience store, it is not permitted.Convenience store customer service is […]