Visa
Precautions when determining the wage of the foreigners to hire

If a company employs foreigners, it is necessary to determine the wage in advance by the employment conditions or contract.However, it is not enough to determine the wage in advance.Foreign wages must be equivalent to the same wage of Japanese workers in the same work.Unless there is a legitimate reason, it is not allowed to […]

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Technical Intern Training
Technical Intern Training Program will be reviewed

Technical Intern Training Program, which has been controversial until now, will be reviewed in line with the actual situation.There are two major changes: Additionally, in line with the above, requirements for supervising organizations, etc. are expected to become stricter.

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Things companies should be careful about when hiring foreigners

Due to the recent labor shortage, an increasing number of companies are looking to hire foreigners as a workforce.However, there are some things you need to be more careful about when hiring foreigners than when hiring Japanese people.Foreigners residing in Japan must have some type of Status of Residence.There are two types of Status of […]

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Others
To everyone who will take the Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist exam in 2023

The 2023 Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist exam will be held on Sunday, November 12th.There is only one week left until the exam date.For those planning to take the exam, please take care of your physical condition so that you can fully demonstrate your abilities.As a general rule, there are no clocks at the test […]

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Visa
What you should be aware of when looking for an administrative scrivener

Some of those who come to consult about "status of residence" say, "I should be allowed because my acquaintance has been allowed."However, "status of residence" is not a type that is permitted if certain requirements are met, such as a license."Status of residence" is comprehensively judged, including the circumstances of the applicant, and determines whether […]

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Foreign nationals living in Japan are required to notify if there is a change in their place of employment, etc.

Foreign nationals residing in Japan must notify the change within 14 days if there is a change in their place of employment, etc.There are three ways to submit a notification: online, by bringing it to a counter, and by mail, but it is recommended to use the Internet as it is easier.The specific details of […]

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Procedures in the event that a child is born between foreign couples living in Japan

If the parents of the child born in Japan are both foreign nationals, the child cannot acquire Japanese nationality.This is because Japan does not take "principle of birthplace".Therefore, if a child is born in Japan, it is necessary to apply for the child's "Statuses of residence".The procedure is as follows. If both or one of […]

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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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