February 2023
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" […]
Guarantor for permanent residency application
Some foreigners working in Japan are having trouble deciding who to act as a guarantor when applying for permanent residence.Some foreigners who do not have relatives in Japan are said to have no one to ask for a guarantor.In fact, we sometimes receive inquiries such as, "I want to apply for permanent residence, but there […]
The system of Vesting Inherited Land in the National Treasury will start from April 27 this year
"The system of Vesting Inherited Land in the National Treasury" is a system that allows heirs who have acquired land ownership through inheritance or bequest to relinquish the land to the national treasury.However, in order to use this system, certain requirements must be met.For example, for land, this system cannot be used if there are […]
What is Special Permission to Stay in Japan?
Special permission to stay in Japan corresponds to the deportation grounds stipulated by the Immigration Control Act, so the Minister of Justice grants a residence permit to foreigners who would normally be deported as having special circumstances.Article 50 of the Immigration Control Act cites the following cases as cases where the Minister of Justice may […]
Hiring a Thai Cook
Normally, when hiring a foreign chef with a status of residence of “Skilled Labor”,that foreigner must have at least 10 years of work experience.However, in the case of Thai cuisine, the required number of years of work experience is reduced based on the provisions of Annex 7 of the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement.Specifically, by satisfying […]