”What is “Simple Naturalization”?New!!
The requirements for naturalization are stipulated in the Nationality Act, but the examination is extremely strict.However, if certain requirements are met, the requirements for naturalization will be relaxed.This is called "Simple Naturalization."The specific requirements and mitigation conditions are as follows. As mentioned above, although it is called as "Simple Naturalization", it does not mean that […]
Points to note when hiring a foreigner with the status of residence of “Specified Skilled Worker” for the first time
Currently, the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker" is recognized in 12 fields.Those with this status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker" can work in jobs that are not permitted under other statuses of residence that allow them to work, so it is very advantageous for the companies that employ them.Furthermore, "Specified Skills (ⅱ)" […]
From April 1st of this year, a law amending part of the Civil Code (such as reviewing the legitimateship presumption system) came into effect.
From April 1st of this year, a law amending part of the Civil Code (such as reviewing the legitimateship presumption system) came into effect.The specific details are as follows
Target fields have been added to the “Specified Skilled Worker” status of residence.
Until now, 12 fields were recognized for the "Specified Skilled Worker" status of residence.Starting from this April, four new fields have been added: "Automobile Transportation," "Railroads," "Forestry," and "Wood Industry."The field of "Automobile Transportation" is divided into three business categories: trucks, taxis, and buses.In the field of "Railway", in addition to maintenance and vehicle manufacturing, […]
"Completing a specialized course at a vocational school in Japan" has been added to the educational requirements for the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence.
Until now, in order to be granted the "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" status of residence, either one must have graduated from a university with a major in a subject related to technology/humanities, or one must have at least 10 years of work experience.(Three years of work experience is acceptable if you are engaged in international […]
Status of residence of persons who are members of the United States armed forces, the civilian component, and their dependents
Foreign nationals residing in Japan have a status of residence depending on their activities.component, and their dependents are exempt from immigration laws under the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).Therefore, if you continue to reside in Japan even after you are no longer associated with the United States armed forces in Japan, you will be […]
Things to note when hiring a foreigner for the first time
Foreign nationals residing in Japan have a status of residence depending on their activities.There are two types of status of residence: those that allow you to work and those that do not allow you to work.When hiring a foreign national, it is necessary that the foreign national has a status of residence that allows him […]
What is “International Services” under the “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” status of residence?
One of the statuses of residence that allows foreigners to work in Japan is "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services."Among these, the applicable scope of “International Services” is defined as ``translation, interpretation, language instruction, public relations, advertising, or overseas trading work, design related to clothing or interior decoration, product development, and other similar work.''Therefore, any other type […]
The scope of the residence status "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" has been expanded.
Foreign nationals who have graduated from a Japanese university (including graduate school) and have a score of 480 or higher on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test are eligible for the "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" status of residence.This "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" is characterized by a […]
Precautions for writing a last will and testament
After your death, you are free to decide who you want to leave your estate to.A last will and testament is created to specify this in detail.However, even if you have created a last will and testament, there are times when you may not be able to carry out the will accordingly.That is the “Legally […]