Visa
What is the departure order system?
The "departure order system" is a system in which foreigners who are illegally residing in Japan can return home without being detained by appearing at the immigration bureau voluntarily.If you return to Japan under "forced deportation", you cannot re-enter Japan for 5 or 10 years, but if you return to Japan under "departure order system", […]
What is "forced deportation"?
"Forced deportation" means to forcibly deport certain foreign nationals who are deemed unfavorable to Japan from Japan, and Article 24 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act provides for specific reasons .Those who are deported will be denied entry to Japan for five years from the date of deportation.Furthermore, those who have been deported […]
Abandonment of inheritance when a foreign parent or spouse living in Japan dies
Even if a foreigner living in Japan dies and the heir renounces inheritance or accepts a limited inheritance, in principle, the law of the foreigner's home country shall apply.However, if the foreigner lived in Japan until his/her death, or if the heir lives in Japan, it may be possible to renounce inheritance or approve limited […]
Point-Based Preferential Immigration Treatment for Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals
If you are certified as a Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals by the Point-Based Preferential Immigration Treatment, you will receive the following preferential treatment. Permission for multiple purpose of activities Grant of the "five years" period of stayIn the case of Highly Skilled Professional(ⅱ), granted an indefinite period of stay Easing of requirements for permanent residenceThe period […]
For a foreigner to obtain a Secondhand Articles Business license
In order to do a Secondhand Articles Businesss, it is necessary to obtain a Secondhand Articles Businesss license.It is possible for a foreigner to obtain a Secondhand Articles Business license, but the status of residence for which a Secondhand Articles Business license can be obtained is limited to the following. Business Manager Permanent Resident Spouse […]
Companies that employ foreigners with Specified Skilled Woker are required to join the Specified Skilled Woker councils by Field.
For the purpose of proper operation of the syste of the Specified Skilled Worker system, a council has been established for each specified industrial field.The purpose of this council is to disseminate systems and information, enlighten compliance with laws and regulations, etc., and to smoothly and appropriately accept foreigners with Specified Skilled Workers.Therefore, companies that […]
What is the status of residence of a foreign child adopted by a Japanese person?
If a Japanese adopts a child of a foreigner living in Japan, the child's status of residence will be as follows.① If the adopted child is a special adopted child, "Spouse or Child of Japanese Nations"② In the case of ordinary adoption under the age of 6, "Long-Term Resident"Therefore, if neither ① nor ② above […]
Is it possible for foreigners living in Japan to use the Japanese adult guardianship system?
Some foreigners living in Japan may want to use the adult guardianship system to manage their property due to dementia.By the way, is it possible for a foreigner without Japanese nationality to use the Japanese adult guardianship system?Japan's "Act on General Rules for the Application of Laws" stipulates that Japanese courts can adjudicate when a […]
After the international student graduates and changes to a Working Visa for employment, is it possible to work part-time until he actually starts working at the new employer?
International students in Japan are allowed to work outside of their status of residence up to 28 hours a week if permission is obtained.If international students continue to work in Japan after graduation, they will have to change to a Working Visa.II think that many students who had a part-time job while studying abroad want […]
Due to the revision of the system of the Specifed Skilled Worker, in some fields, the examination was exempted when transitioning from Technical intern training(ⅱ) to Specifed Skilled Worker.
On August 30th, a cabinet decision was made to change the policy on the operation of the system related to the status of residence for Specifed Skilled Worker (operational policy by sector).Those who completed Technical intern training(ⅱ) were exempt from specific skill tests, etc., and were treated as meeting the required skill level.This time, the […]