The Long-Term Resident status of residence is granted when the Minister of Justice recognizes special reasons for allowing a foreign national to reside in Japan for a designated period. This article explains typical cases, work rights, family-related applications, divorce-related changes, and key documents.
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency is tightening the operation of the Student status of residence for applicants entering Japanese language institutions. Japanese language ability checks and monitoring of part-time work will become more important. This article explains the timing, the difference between A1 and JLPT N1, and practical points for students, schools, and employers.
Some children born and raised in Japan remain without a stable status of residence and live under provisional release. This article explains the practical issues surrounding provisional release, special permission to stay, education, healthcare, and family immigration procedures.
apan is moving toward JESTA, a new electronic travel authorization system for certain visa-exempt short-term visitors. The bill also includes a review of statutory upper limits for immigration-related fees, including change of status, extension of period of stay, and permanent residence. This article explains the practical points visitors, residents, and employers should know.
A Tokyo Shoko Research survey found that 45.2% of foreign-owned businesses in Japan expect to be affected by the stricter Business Manager visa rules, and 5.3% are considering closure. This article explains the transitional period for renewals and practical measures involving capital, full-time staff, Japanese language ability, and business substance.