Change of status of residence and extension of the period of stay are permitted only when the Minister of Justice finds reasonable grounds to do so under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Immigration Act"). The Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Immigration Act") requires the Minister of Justice to grant permission only when there are reasonable grounds to believe that such permission is appropriate.
The decision as to whether or not there are reasonable grounds is left solely to the discretion of the Minister of Justice.
In making this determination, the following matters are taken into consideration.
In making this determination, the following matters will be taken into consideration.
However, among the following matters, the applicability of status of residence (1) is a necessary requirement for granting permission.
In addition, the second criterion of landing permission must be met, in principle.
- The following items are representative factors to be considered when judging whether or not there are reasonable grounds to believe that the applicant is appropriate.
Even in cases where all of the above factors are applicable, the applicant may not be granted permission for change or renewal as a result of comprehensive consideration of all the circumstances. Even in cases where all of the above factors are applicable, the change or renewal may not be permitted after comprehensive consideration of all the circumstances.
In order to promote the enrollment in social insurance, the following changes have been made since April 1, 2010. In order to promote the enrollment in the social insurance system, the insurance card is required to be presented at the application counter.
(Note) Failure to present an insurance card will not result in denial of change of status of residence or extension of period of stay.
The activity to be undertaken corresponds to the status of residence listed in the attached table of the Immigration Control Act.
The activity which the applicant foreigner intends to engage in falls under the status of residence listed in appended table 1 of the Immigration Control Act.
The status or status of residence listed in the lower column of the attached table for the status of residence listed in Appended Table 2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
For the status of residence listed in Appended Table 2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, the activity must be that of a person with the status or position listed in the lower column of the same table.
Landing permission criteria specified by a Ministry of Justice ordinance must be met.
The landing permission standards set forth in the Ministry of Justice ordinance are the standards for landing examination when a foreign national enters Japan.
The landing permission criteria specified by the Ministry of Justice ordinance are the landing examination criteria for foreign nationals entering Japan.
The landing permission criteria are the criteria for landing examination when a foreign national enters Japan.
In principle, those who intend to engage in the activities listed in the lower columns of the status of residence in the first two or four tables of the Immigration Act must meet the landing permission criteria.
In addition, the status of residence "Specially Designated Activities" is defined as "Activities that require the permission of landing in accordance with the provisions of Article 7, paragraph 1, item 2 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act".
The "specified activities" status of residence falls under "the activities listed in the lower column of table 5 of appended table 1 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" (the "Notification of Specified Activities").
The "resident status" of "permanent resident" is "the activity listed in the lower column of table 5 of appended table 1 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" (the public notice of special activities).
In this case, the status of "Permanent Resident" falls under "the activities listed in the lower column of row 5 of appended table 1 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" (Notification of Special Activities).
In the case that a "permanent resident" is permitted to land and stay in Japan under the provisions of Article 7, paragraph (1), item (ii) of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
In principle, the applicant must continue to meet the requirements of the said Notification.
However, with regard to the requirements such as the applicant's age and the fact that he/she receives support, etc., it may be necessary for the applicant to continue to meet the requirements stipulated in the said Notification in principle.
However, the applicant's age or the fact that he/she receives support may no longer be met due to a change in circumstances after his/her entry into Japan, such as the aging of the applicant or the termination of his/her dependent status.
However, this does not immediately mean that the extension of the period of stay will be denied.
However, this does not mean that the extension of the period of stay will be immediately denied.
Engaged in activities corresponding to the status of residence currently held.
The applicant foreigner must have been engaged in activities corresponding to the status of residence he/she currently holds.
The applicant must have been engaged in activities corresponding to the status of residence he/she currently holds. For example, a technical intern trainee who has disappeared or a foreign student who has continued to stay in Japan after being expelled or leaving school.
For example, a technical intern student who has disappeared or a foreign student who continued to stay in Japan after being expelled or leaving school
For example, a student who is a skilled trainee who has disappeared or a student who has continued to stay in Japan after being expelled from school will be evaluated as a negative factor, except in cases where there are justifiable reasons for not engaging in activities corresponding to the current status of residence.
Good conduct
Good conduct is a prerequisite for a visa application, and if it is not good, it will be evaluated as a negative factor.
Specifically, it will be evaluated as a negative factor in cases where the applicant has received a criminal punishment equivalent to the grounds for deportation, or where the applicant has been involved in illegal employment.
Specifically, in cases where the alien has committed acts that cannot be overlooked by the immigration control administration, such as acts that are equivalent to grounds for deportation, or acts that are equivalent to grounds for deportation, such as illegal labor mediation.
In the case of a person who has committed an act that cannot be overlooked in terms of immigration and residence control administration, such as a criminal punishment equivalent to a deportation cause or an illegal employment arrangement, he/she is judged to be of poor conduct.
Having sufficient assets or skills to earn an independent living
The applicant's living conditions must be such that he/she is not a burden on the public in his/her daily life and that he/she has sufficient assets or skills to earn an independent livelihood.
The applicant's assets or skills are not a burden on the public in his/her daily life, and he/she is expected to have a stable life in the future in view of his/her assets or skills.
(It is sufficient if the applicant is recognized as a household unit.) However, even if the applicant is a burden on the public, the applicant must not be a burden on the resident.
Even if the applicant is a burden to the public, if there is a humanitarian reason to allow the applicant to stay, the decision will be made after careful consideration of the reason for the applicant's stay.
The decision will be made based on the humanitarian reasons.
Adequate employment and working conditions
If a foreign national is working (or intends to work) in Japan, his/her employment and working conditions, including part-time work, must be in conformity with the labor-related laws and regulations.
The labor-related laws and regulations must be complied with.
If it is found that a recommendation, etc. has been made due to a violation of labor-related laws and regulations, the foreigner who is the applicant is usually not held responsible.
The foreigner who is the applicant is usually not responsible for the violation of labor-related laws and regulations.
The foreigner is not responsible for the violation of the labor-related laws and regulations.
Fulfillment of tax payment obligation
If the applicant is obliged to pay tax, he/she is required to fulfill the tax payment obligation.
If the applicant does not fulfill the tax obligation, it will be evaluated as a negative factor. For example, a taxpayer
For example, if the taxpayer has been sentenced for failure to fulfill the tax liability, the taxpayer is considered to have not fulfilled the tax liability.
Even if the taxpayer has not been sentenced, if the taxpayer is found to have failed to pay a large amount of tax or to have failed to pay for a long period of time, the taxpayer will be treated in the same way.
The same treatment will be given to those who are malicious.
Fulfillment of obligations such as notification as stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
Foreign nationals residing in Japan for a medium- to long-term period of time with resident status under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act must fulfill the notification and other obligations stipulated in the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
The foreign nationals who are staying in Japan for a medium to long term with the status of residence under the Immigration Control Act are required to submit a notification regarding the items on the resident card as stipulated in Articles 19-7 to 19-13, 19-15 and 19-16 of the Immigration Control Act.
The foreign nationals who are residing in Japan for a mid- to long-term period may apply for the re-issuance of the resident card due to the notification of the information on the resident card, application for the renewal of the validity period of the resident card, or loss of the resident card.
application for renewal of the validity period of the resident card, application for reissuance of the resident card due to loss, etc., return of the resident card, and notification of the organization to which the applicant belongs, etc., etc.
The applicant must fulfill his/her obligations such as notification of the organization to which he/she belongs, etc.
Scope of mid- to long-term residents
Foreign nationals who are staying in Japan for a medium to long term with resident status under the Immigration Control Act and who do not fall under any of the following
Those who have been in Japan for less than 3 months
Those whose period of stay has been determined to be less than 3 months.
Those who have been granted "Temporary Visitor" status.
Those who have been granted "Diplomacy" or "Official" status of residence.
Those who are specified by the Ministry of Justice ordinance as equivalent to the foreigners in (i) through (iii) above.
