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Permanent residence (permanent residence permit) is an attractive status that allows you to live in Japan without worrying about the expiration date of your stay, but the screening process is rigorous. Currently, based on the guidelines of the Immigration and Residency Management Agency, some of the requirements are being considered for strengthening (e.g., clarification of Japanese language ability and income criteria). In this column, we will discuss the basic...

 　The Kyoto Prefectural Governor's supervisory authority is explained in detail in audio "I want to ask for an inheritance procedure" or "I want to obtain a permit to open a store." ...... In such cases, we can rely on Gyoseishoshi Lawyers, the "lawyers in town". However, what makes us feel comfortable entrusting our work to them is simply the fact that they are state-licensed...

With the shortage of labor in Japan, foreign human resources are expected to play an active role in the country, and the speed of procedures related to status of residence is extremely important for both the company and the individual. However, many people have the image that "the immigration office is always crowded" or "the procedures are complicated and hurdles are high...

One of the most attractive residence statuses for talented foreign human resources working in Japan is the "advanced professional visa. Compared to other general work visas such as the "Technical/Humanities/International Services" visa, the "Highly Specialized Worker Visa" offers unparalleled preferential treatment, including a drastically shortened period of stay until permanent residence is granted. In this article, we will discuss the 2026...

International Gyoseishoshi Lawyers based in Kyoto must be aware that we are part of the inheritance of the history, culture, and exceptional brand value that this place has built up over the past millennium. With the wave of globalization sweeping over Kyoto, what is required of us is not merely "immigration...

In the midst of a labor shortage due to the declining birthrate and aging population, foreign students are a valuable asset to the workforce. However, when hiring them, it is necessary to properly understand the rules specific to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act), which are not applicable to Japanese part-time workers. In particular, the "28-hour-per-week limit" is lenient...