Visa
After the international student graduates and changes to a Working Visa for employment, is it possible to work part-time until he actually starts working at the new employer?
International students in Japan are allowed to work outside of their status of residence up to 28 hours a week if permission is obtained.If international students continue to work in Japan after graduation, they will have to change to a Working Visa.II think that many students who had a part-time job while studying abroad want […]
Due to the revision of the system of the Specifed Skilled Worker, in some fields, the examination was exempted when transitioning from Technical intern training(ⅱ) to Specifed Skilled Worker.
On August 30th, a cabinet decision was made to change the policy on the operation of the system related to the status of residence for Specifed Skilled Worker (operational policy by sector).Those who completed Technical intern training(ⅱ) were exempt from specific skill tests, etc., and were treated as meeting the required skill level.This time, the […]
Inheritance when a foreigner dies
Article 36 of Japan's "General Rules for the Application of Laws" stipulates that "inheritance shall be governed by the law of the decedent's home country."Therefore, when a foreigner living in Japan dies, the law of the foreigner's home country (country of nationality) will be applied to the inheritance.Therefore, even if the heirs are only a […]
Even foreigners can enroll in private insurance
If you are a foreigner residing in Japan and have a residence card (unless you are a Temporary Visitor), you are probably enrolled in the National Health Insurance.The National Health Insurance covers part of the medical expenses of its members, but it does not cover living expenses during absence from work due to illness or […]
Is capital of 5 million yen necessary to establish a new company and acquire a status of residence of “Business Manager”?
Some foreigners think that 5,000,000 yen is required for capital in order to establish a new company in Japan and obtain the status of residence of "Business Manager", but this is not accurate.The "Ministerial Order to Provide for Criteria Pursuant to Article 7, Paragraph (1), Item (ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" […]
What is a “Highly Skilled Professional(HSP)”?
"Highly Skilled Professional(HSP)" is a status of residence established to promote the acceptance of human resources with advanced specialized skills, and points are set for each item such as "educational background", "work experience", "annual income", etc. , is recognized when the total points reach a certain number.Highly-skilled professionals" include Category (ⅰ)(a) for "Advanced academic research […]
The period of stay of a "Permanent Resident(PR)" is indefinite, but it may be revoked.
The status of residence for foreigners staying in Japan has an expiration date, with the exception of some statuses of residence.The status of residence of "Permanent Resident(PR)" has no restrictions on activities and no restrictions on the period of stay.Therefore, the eligibility requirements are strict.However, what you have to be careful about is that the […]
Japanese language requirements when applying for naturalization
The Nationality Law, which stipulates naturalization to Japan, does not have any provisions regarding Japanese language requirements as a condition for naturalization.However, in reality, Japanese proficiency is required when naturalizing in Japan.Being naturalized in Japan means living in Japan as a Japanese person from now on, so it is natural that a certain level of […]
Even a child of a permanent resident may not be able to obtain the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident(SCPR)".
In order to be granted the status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident(SCPR),”, one of the following must apply. Spouse of permanent resident, etc. A person who was born in Japan as a child of a permanent resident, etc. and continues to reside in Japan. In the case of a child of […]
How to enroll a child of a relative living abroad in a Japanese elementary school or junior high school
We sometimes receive requests from foreigners living in Japan, such as, "I would like to invite a child of my relative who lives abroad to Japan to attend elementary or junior high school in Japan."In this case, the status of residence will be "Student", but the requirements for this status of residence to be recognized […]