Notification to Japan Immigration Bureau when employment is terminatedNew!!
Are there any procedures a company must follow with Japan Immigration Bureau when terminating employment of a foreign national?
Certificate of Authorized Employment in Japan
If you are working in Japan under the “Technical/Humanities/International Services” resident status and wish to change a job, you can apply for a CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED EMPLOYMENT (Shurou Shikaku Shomeisho)...
Notification of place of residence for Resident Card
If you become a new mid-long-term resident in Japan, you must take your Resident Card (passport if not issued yet) to the...
Having Japan Residence Card does not mean you can work in Japan
To to work in Japan, you must have a residence status that allows you to work or be granted "Shikakugai Katsudo Kyoka" (Prmission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence). If you are an international student or dependent...
Who keeps your passport while applying for visa extension in Japan？
Immigration Office does not keep your passport while you are applying for extension of stay. You can enter and leave Japan with a re-entry permit (including a deemed re-entry permit) even while you are applying for an extension of stay. However, you must re-enter Japan within two months from the expiration date of your stay.
What you need to do in Japan when you have a new baby
You must apply for Status of Residence in Japan. This application should be made within...
Status of Residence and period of stay in Japan
Status of Residence is a category of 38 legal statuses that categorize the activities a foreigner may engage in or the status of residence he/she may have in Japan. The period of stay is the period during which a foreigner...
Who can apply for Japan Certificate of Eligibility?
A foreign national seeking to enter Japan or a designated representative may apply for Certificate of Eligibility (COE). For example, for a foreigner who intends to work in Japan, the agent can be an employee of the sponsring company...
Where do I apply for Certificate of Eligibility?
The application should be submiteed to the regional immigration office that has jurisdiction over the location of the sponsoring institution or...
Is it guranteed to enter Japan if I have Certificate of Eligibility(COE)?
Certificate of Eligibility is a document to proves that a person meets the landing criteria for a particular Resident Status in Japan, but COE does not guarantee your entry into Japan. You must first...