When you start a part-time job, read the contract carefully
When you start a part-time job at a restaurant or convenience store, it is normal to exchange a contract.However, the wording of the contract may use phrases that are not often used in everyday conversation, and I think that some people do not read all the details properly.Especially for foreigners, it may be difficult to […]
To everyone who will take the Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist exam in 2022
The 2022 Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist exam will be held on Sunday, November 13th.If you are planning to take the exam, make sure you are well prepared.The Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist Exam is a test in which you have to solve all 60 questions, including 3 written questions, in 3 hours, so time […]
How the period of status of residence is determined
The status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services", which is one of the working visas, has a fixed period of stay of 3 months, 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years.The period of stay of "3 months" is granted when the expected working period is within 3 months, so normally, the period of stay […]
There are some jobs that you cannot work even if you have permission to engage in activities other than permitted under the status of residence.
"Permission to engage in activities other than permitted under the status of residence" does not require you to specify a place of employment and allows you to engage in activities with income within 28 hours a week, but you are prohibited from engaging in the following work. Activities deemed to violate laws (whether criminal or […]
Points to note regarding permission to engage in activities other than permitted under the status of residence of a “Dependent” visa holder
Comprehensive permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted for up to 28 hours per week is also granted to those with a “Dependent” status of residence.This permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted must be "not to […]
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 […]
For foreigners who have graduated from Japanese universities, etc., to get a job in the service industry or manufacturing business
One of the statuses of residence for foreigners who have graduated from a Japanese university and want to continue working in Japan is "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services."However, this “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” status of residence does not allow you to work in the service industry or in the manufacturing industry.However, for foreigners who have graduated […]
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 […]