Visa
Status of residence when a foreigner becomes a special adopted child or a normal adopted child of a Japanese
If a foreigner becomes a special adopted child or a normal adopted child of a Japanese national, the status of residence will be as follows. Regarding special adoptions, prior to March 31, 2020, the upper age limit for adoptees was, in principle, under 6 years old.However, due to the revision of the Civil Code, from […]
How a foreigner can become an owner chef in Japan
There is a “Skilled Labor” status of residence for foreigners working as chefs in Japan.However, the status of residence of "Skilled Labor" does not allow you to run a store.The status of residence for running a store is “Business Manager”.However, a foreigner cannot work as a chef with a “Business Manager” status of residence.Therefore, it […]
Status of residence for foreigners who have been offered a job after graduating from a Japanese university and will stay in Japan until they find a job
Foreign nationals who have studied at a Japanese university may change their status of residence to "Designated Activities" (job hunting) if they are looking for a job after graduation.If the foreigner has been offered a job, but there is still some time before he/she can find a job, and he/she wishes to continue to stay […]
When a foreigner who was married to a Japanese person divorces and marries another Japanese person
In order for a foreigner to marry a Japanese national and obtain the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", there is a requirement that the marriage must be legally established in both Japan and the foreigner's home country.Therefore, even when remarrying, it is necessary that the marriage has been legally established […]
Prohibited matters and compliance matters imposed on those who accept technical intern trainees and implement technical intern training
The Technical Intern Training Act stipulates prohibited matters and matters that must be observed by those who accept technical intern trainees and implement technical intern training.For example, it is prohibited to keep the technical intern trainee's passport or residence card, or to enter into a contract with the technical intern trainee or his/her family that […]
Status of residence for international students who do not find a job after graduation and engage in entrepreneurial activities
Foreigners who are studying at a Japanese university with a "Student" status of residence need to change their status of residence to a different one in order to continue to stay in Japan after graduation.If you want to find a job, you will need to apply for a work-related status of residence such as "Engineer/Specialist […]
When applying for “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” based on years of practical experience
In order to be granted a status of residence of “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”, it is necessary to have an academic background such as a university degree or a certain level of practical experience.The specific number of years of work experience is as follows. When engaging in work that requires skills or knowledge belonging to […]
Scope of “Intra-company Transferee”
“Intra-company Transferee” is a status of residence for those who are transferred from an overseas company to an affiliated company in Japan.Affiliated companies here include not only transfers between parent companies and subsidiaries, but also subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries of the same parent company.“Intra-company Transferee” also apply to transfers to affiliated companies.However, transfers from one affiliated […]
Points to note when hiring foreigners
In order for foreigners to work in Japan, it is necessary to have a status of residence that allows them to work.If an employer hires a foreigner who does not have a status of residence that allows them to work, they will be punished with imprisonment with work for up to 3 years or a […]
Requirements for a foreigner to become the representative of a Japanese branch and obtain the status of residence of “Business Manager”
When a new foreign national is appointed as the representative of a Japanese branch of a foreign company and applies for the status of residence of "Business Manager", the business scale of the company will be considered.Specifically, one of the following will be the criteria for permission. In addition to those engaged in management or […]