Visa

Visa
Difference between 30 days and 31 days of period of stay in "Designated Activities" for departure preparation

If you have applied for an extension of period of stay or a change of status of residence but have been denied permission, you will be given a status of residence called "Designated Activities" for preparation to leave Japan.There are two types of "Designated Activities" for preparing to leave the country, one with a period […]

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Visa
What is the “special period” in the status of residence?

The residence card has a period of stay, except for some statuses of residence.Therefore, if you wish to continue staying in Japan after your period of stay expires, you will need to apply for an extension of your period of stay.If you apply for an extension of period of stay but do not receive a […]

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Naturalization
If you are thinking about applying for Permanent Resident or Naturalization, what kind of Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist should you consult?

Applications for Permanent resident or Naturalization have strict requirements for permission, so it can be said that the hurdles are high for individuals to apply.Therefore, if you are thinking about applying for Permanent Resident or Naturalization, we recommend that you consult with a Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist who mainly handles immigration work for foreigners.However, […]

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Naturalization
Can a person whose status of residence is only permitted for a period of one year be allowed to become naturalized?

Foreigners living in Japan have some kind of status of residence.When the foreigner applies for naturalization, it is necessary that the permitted period of stay is 3 years or more.Those who are permitted to stay in Japan for only one year will not be permitted even if they apply for naturalization.However, if a Japanese spouse […]

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Highly Skilled Professional
What is the Special Highly Skilled Professional System (J-Skip)?

The Special Highly Skilled Professional System (J-Skip) is a newly created system that is separate from the existing point system for Highly Skilled Professional.Specifically, if you have a certain level of academic background or work experience and annual income above a certain level, you will be granted the status of residence of "Highly Skilled Professional".This […]

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Naturalization
Requirements for foreigners who are married to Japanese people to apply for Naturalization

When a foreigner applies for aturalization in Japan, it is necessary to continue living in Japan for more than 5 years as an address requirement.Also, during the period of stay in Japan, it is necessary to stay in Japan with a work visa for at least 3 years.However, if a foreigner who is married to […]

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Permanent Resident
Points to note when applying for Permanent Resident

One of the requirements for applying for Permanent Resident is that "in principle, you must continue to reside in Japan for at least 10 years." However, there are additional conditions.That is, "It is necessary to continue to stay in Japan with a status of residence for working or status of residence based on status or […]

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Working Visa
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 […]

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Permanent Resident
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 […]

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Working Visa
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 […]

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