Visa
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 […]
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 […]
When hiring a foreigner at a restaurant
When you are hiring a foreigner at a restaurant, that foreigner must have the status of residence of "Permanent Resident", "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident", or "Long-Term Resident".The working visa that can be employed at a restaurant is a "Skilled Labor".However, only chefs who are allowed to work […]
Can a person with a status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker" change jobs?
It is possible to change jobs even for foreigners residing in "Specified Skilled Worker".However, the new job must be in the same industry as the one you are currently working in.This is because the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker" is a status of residence that is granted if you successfully complete Technical Intern […]
"Total table of statutory records such as withholding records for employment income (copy of receipt stamp)"
When applying for a working visa, you will also be required to submit a "statutory report total table (copy of receipt stamp) such as withholding record of employee's salary income for the previous year".After the company prepares the "statutory report total table for employment income withholding records, etc." and submits it to the tax office, […]
Points to note about the status of residence of “Student”
The status of residence of "Student" is also recognized when attending a Japanese university, graduate school, vocational school, high school, junior high school or elementary school.However, if you go to junior high school or elementary school, please note that there are the following requirements.
How a foreign couple living in Japan can bring their children abroad to Japan
One way for foreign couples living in Japan to bring their children living abroad is "Dependent".In addition to legitimate children, adopted children and recognized illegitimate children who have reached the age of majority are also eligible for "Dependent".However, working in Japan is not permitted under "Dependent" status, so it is necessary for the parents to […]