gender, nationality, address, residency status, permission to work, and allowed period of stay, etc. When there are changes in your name, gender, nationality, date of birth, you have to notify your Regional Immigration Services Bureau within 14 days. Depending on your status of residence, ther...
It is actually “ Permanent Residence “ . However you can’t apply for a Permanent Residence visa while you are abroad. You have to come to Japan on another type of visa first, and you have to have lived here continuously for 10 years or more before being able to apply for “ Permane...
Inside Japan, most immigration-related matters, such as extending residence permission or changing the status of residence, are handled by the Immigration Services Agency, which has bureaus across the country. Residence card All new foreign residents are issued a residence card (zairyu card) upon ...
Permanent Residence: Navigating the complexities of PR applications requires strategic planning years in advance for a successful outcome. Spouse for Same-Sex Married Couples: Our forte lies in securing visas for spouses of same-sex married couples, ensuring a smooth process as you embark on building...
The country has also introduced a new points-based system which confers immigration privileges, such as family sponsorship and expedited access to permanent residence, on highly skilled migrants. By pointing at these policy examples, I demonstrate that Japan has become a de facto immigration country ...
listed expiration date). Be forewarned, however, that foreigners are not well-served by Japanese courts during divorce proceedings. You should therefore avoid using marriage solely as a means of obtaining permanent residency or citizenship, even though divorce will not affect your status of residence...
immigrationmigrationdenizendenizensresidentpermanent residentvisalong-term residentSince the 1990s, Japan has been facing various issues related to the foreign residents who have settled in Japan and who have been slowly gaining recognition in Japanese society. The number of migrants and foreign residents...
Transitioning to Permanent Residence in Japan 2021年6月1日 Question: If someone has a working visa in Japan, will they become eligible for Permanent Residency after some time? When and how can people transition from a Working Visa to Permanent Residency Status? A. In principle, one may apply...
One year after entering Japan, The immigration status can be changed from “Highly Skilled Professional (i) to Highly Skilled Professional (ⅱ). New criteria added: 1-year period of stay required for transition The period of stay required for permanent residence application is 1 year. ...
10.8 Is labour market testing required when the employee extends their residence? No, labour market testing is not required under the Japanese immigration system. 10.9 Can employees coming as new hires apply for permanent residence? No, new arrivals in Japan are not permitted to apply for permanen...