Visa
Prohibited matters and compliance matters imposed on those who accept technical intern trainees and implement technical intern training
The Technical Intern Training Act stipulates prohibited matters and matters that must be observed by those who accept technical intern trainees and implement technical intern training.For example, it is prohibited to keep the technical intern trainee's passport or residence card, or to enter into a contract with the technical intern trainee or his/her family that […]
Status of residence for international students who do not find a job after graduation and engage in entrepreneurial activities
Foreigners who are studying at a Japanese university with a "Student" status of residence need to change their status of residence to a different one in order to continue to stay in Japan after graduation.If you want to find a job, you will need to apply for a work-related status of residence such as "Engineer/Specialist […]
When applying for “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” based on years of practical experience
In order to be granted a status of residence of “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”, it is necessary to have an academic background such as a university degree or a certain level of practical experience.The specific number of years of work experience is as follows. When engaging in work that requires skills or knowledge belonging to […]
Scope of “Intra-company Transferee”
“Intra-company Transferee” is a status of residence for those who are transferred from an overseas company to an affiliated company in Japan.Affiliated companies here include not only transfers between parent companies and subsidiaries, but also subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries of the same parent company.“Intra-company Transferee” also apply to transfers to affiliated companies.However, transfers from one affiliated […]
Points to note when hiring foreigners
In order for foreigners to work in Japan, it is necessary to have a status of residence that allows them to work.If an employer hires a foreigner who does not have a status of residence that allows them to work, they will be punished with imprisonment with work for up to 3 years or a […]
Requirements for a foreigner to become the representative of a Japanese branch and obtain the status of residence of “Business Manager”
When a new foreign national is appointed as the representative of a Japanese branch of a foreign company and applies for the status of residence of "Business Manager", the business scale of the company will be considered.Specifically, one of the following will be the criteria for permission. In addition to those engaged in management or […]
When a foreigner runs a Secondhand Articles Business
A person who intends to operate a business must obtain permission from a Prefectural Public Safety Commission.If a foreigner with a work visa obtains this Secondhand Articles Business license, caution is required.In the case of a person with a status of residence of "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" or "Intra-company Transferee", which […]
Change from “Temporary Visitor” to “Spouse or Child of Japanese National”
A change of status of residence from “Temporary Visitor” to another status of residence is stipulated that “it shall not be permitted unless it is based on unavoidable special circumstances” (Article 20, Paragraph 3 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act).Therefore, it is not possible to change the status of residence without special unavoidable […]
Points to note when using a rented house as an office when applying for a status of residence of “Business Manager”
When applying for a status of residence of “Business Manager” using a rented house as an office, you need to pay attention to the following points. It is necessary to obtain permission from the landlord to use it as an office. There must be a clear separation between the residential area and the office area. […]
Status of residence for sports instructors
If a foreigner works as a sports instructor in Japan, he or she will be granted the status of residence of "Skilled Labor" if he/she meets any of the following requirements. A person who has three years or more of practical experience in sports instruction skills (including the period of majoring in sports instruction subjects […]