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When a foreigner continues to work in Japan after graduating from a Japanese university
I think that the status of residence for foreigners working in Japan is often "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services".In the case of this "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence, it is not possible to engage in work that mainly involves service work or manufacturing work.However, foreigners who have graduated from a Japanese university, etc., can […]
What is the requirement for applying for Permanent Resident, “In principle, you must continue to stay in Japan for 10 years or more.”
One of the requirements for permission for Permanent Resident is that "in principle, you must continue to stay in Japan for 10 years or more."“Continue” means to continue to stay in Japan without losing your status of residence.Therefore, if you leave Japan without obtaining a re-entry permit, your status of residence will expire, and your […]
Points to note when foreigners living abroad work in Japan for the first time
When a foreigner living overseas works in Japan, the first step is to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility.I think that most of the foreigners do not understand this Certificate of Eligibility as it is the first application for them.Also, since the application form is often arranged by the company where you are employed, I […]
For those who are thinking of applying for permanent residence
One of the requirements for applying for Permanent Resident is that you must be staying in Japan with the longest period of stay for your current status of residence.Each status of residence has its own period of stay.For example, in the case of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services", the period of either 5 years, 3 years, […]
When a mother residing in Japan with the status of residence of "Dependent" invites her biological child living abroad
There are cases in which a mother residing in Japan with a status of residence of "Additional Stay" wishes to invite her biological child living abroad.If the mother's spouse becomes the adoptive parent of the child, it is possible to obtain a "Dependent" status of residence.However, if the spouse does not become an adoptive parent, […]
Status of residence for same-sex marriage between foreigners
Same-sex marriage is not recognized in Japan, but it is recognized in some countries overseas.When a couple who has been legally married in a foreign country resides in Japan, if one of them has a status of residence in Japan, the same-sex spouse will be granted a status of residence of "Designated Activities".In this case, […]
If a foreigner working in Japan is dismissed from the company
Foreigners residing in Japan have status of residence according to their activities in Japan.However, if you do not engage in activities that correspond to your status of residence for more than three months, your status of residence may be revoked.Then, if a foreigner working in Japan is laid off due to company bankruptcy or downsizing […]
Supervising organizations in Technical Intern Training must take measures for external audits or appoint external officers
In the Technical Intern Training Program, the acceptance method is divided into an individual company type and a supervising group type.Of these, in the supervising organization type, Technical Intern Trainees will undergo training at an accepting company that is arranged by the supervising organization.The supervising organization provides support to the accepting company, such as assisting […]
Things to be aware of when applying for status of residence
Foreigners residing in Japan must have some kind of status of residence.Having a status of residence means that you have applied for it in the past.Occasionally, there are people who say, "I applied, but the company did everything and I just signed as they were told, so I don't really remember."What I want you to […]
Occupations that foreigners can work in Japan
Foreigners living in Japan have some kind of status of residence.Status of residence is divided into statuses of residence for foreigners based on status or position and statuses of residence for foreginer based on activity in which one engages.The former includes "Permanent Resident", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" […]