Changes to the Business Manager residence status Requirements.New!!
Changes to the status of residence of "Business Manager" RequirementsThe requirements for the Business Manager residence status will be reviewed.The requirements for applying for a Business Manager residence status are expected to be revised from this October onward. (A public comment process is currently underway.) The changes to the provisions concerning business scale are as […]
Foreign Driver's License Conversion Requirements to be Stricter
The requirements for foreign driver's license conversion will be stricter from October 1st.The specific changes are as follows:
Timeliness of Tax Payments is Crucial for Permanent Residency Applications
One of the requirements for a permanent residency application is to be a person who "abides by the law and leads a socially irreproachable life as a resident in their daily life."If you have paid your taxes after the payment deadline, you may not be considered to have met the above requirement, and there is […]
When a holder of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" residence status faces a breakdown in their marriage with their Japanese spouse.
If a foreign national married to a Japanese citizen and holding a "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" residence status experiences a breakdown in their marriage, they need to consider changing to a different residence status if they wish to continue staying in Japan.This is because the Immigration Control Act includes a provision for the […]
An additional document is now required for the renewal application of the "Business Manager" residence status.
Effective July 17 of this year, when applying to renew your "Business Manager" residence status, you are now required to submit a "document specifically detailing business management or administration activities during your most recent period of stay," in addition to the conventional application materials.Previously, only a copy of the financial settlement documents was required. Now, […]
When a Child is Born to a Permanent Resident in Japan
When a child is born to a parent who holds the "Permanent Resident" status of residence, that child can also acquire the "Permanent Resident" status of residence.However, to do so, an application must be submitted within 60 days of the child's birth. Please note that if the application is not submitted within this period, the […]
How to Choose a Certified Administrative Procedure Legal Specialist
Many people ask Certified Administrative Procedure Legal Specialists to prepare application forms related to their status of residence. In such cases, many Certified Administrative Procedure Legal Specialist offices simply prepare the application form as requested.However, we carefully listen to the client's background and activities, and then advise them on whether it is better to proceed […]
Conditions for Obtaining a "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" Visa Status
"We sometimes receive inquiries asking, 'Can I obtain the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" status of residence even if we haven't had a wedding ceremony?' or 'Can I obtain the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" status of residence if there's a significant age difference between the spouses?'"I believe this stems from information people […]
Points of caution for Highly Skilled Professional applying for Permanent Resident with their family members
When applying for Permanent Resident, the period of stay must be at least 10 years, but for Highly Skilled Professional, the period is reduced to 3 years if the point calculation is 70 points or more, and to 1 year if the point calculation is 80 points or more.But, this special exception applies only to […]
Even when requesting work from a Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist, be sure to carefully check the details of the request.
Normally, when requesting something from a contractor, it is common to exchange purchase orders and contracts.This is to confirm that the ordering party and the recipient have the same understanding of the contract contents.When requesting a licensed a Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist, there are some jobs that can be completed on the spot, so […]