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Successful Strategies for Applying for a "Family Residence Visa" when Dependent's Income is Low or Unstable

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Successful Strategies for Applying for a "Family Residence Visa" when Dependent's Income is Low or Unstable

Foreign nationals working in Japan are required to bring their spouses and children to Japan.Dependent VisaIt is. However, especially for dependents (working foreigners)Low incomeorinstabilityIn such cases, the Immigration Bureau may judge that the applicant "does not have the ability to support a family" and deny the application. In this column,Application for a Dependent Status of ResidenceThe most important issue of theProof of ability to supportand will explain specific strategies for success.

Why "income" is the most important factor in the examination of family residence visas

The family residence visa is,breadwinner(foreign nationals working in Japan) depending on their income.Can my family live in Japan?The following is a summary of the examination process.

  • Review Points: Whether the income earned by the dependent in Japan is sufficient to support the entire family, andcontinuousIs it?

*Specific guidelines for annual income required for family residence visa applications (e.g., 2.4 to 3 million yen or more for one dependent family member)

💡 Important note on the guideline

  1. Variation by region: (1) Tokyo, Osaka, etc.urban areasare more expensive than in rural areas because of higher rents and prices.Higher incometend to be required.
  2. Income "stability":. It is not merely that the income is high.Continuous and stableThe emphasis is on whether or not the applicant is a full-time employee. If you have just changed jobs or your income has suddenly changed, the screening process may be more difficult.
  3. Screening minimums: In practice, the area in which the dependent lives.standards of livingIt is likely that the entire family will find it difficult to live on an income below

Specific proof strategies for unstable or low income

Even if you are likely to be found to have insufficient income to support your family, the following strategies can increase your chances of approval.

Strategy 1: Present "assets" such as savings balance certificates.

Dependent'sdeposits and savings.Other assetscan demonstrate that they have the financial stability to maintain their lifestyle even if their income is temporarily low.

  • Objective: It is effective if you can offer a level of savings that will allow you to live for a few months to a year after bringing your family in.

Strategy 2: Attach a "written pledge of financial support" from a Japanese spouse or relative.

If the income of the dependent alone is insufficient,Financial support from family members or relatives living with youStability can be reinforced by attaching a "written pledge" stating that the (*But the independence of the dependents is fundamental.)

Strategy 3: Provide documentation of expected future salary increases and employment stability.

If you have just changed jobs and your income is low for the previous year, for example,Income is expected to stabilize in the futurethat there is aCompany certificates and employment contractsWe will show this specifically in the following table.

Checklist of Application Documents: Documents certifying "dependents" that must be prepared without omission

  • Required: Dependent'sCertificate of taxation of resident tax(for the most recent year) andcertificate of tax payment
  • Family relations: Documents proving family relationships, such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, etc.
  • Proof of remittance: Records of past remittances of living expenses by dependents to family members overseas (e.g., bank remittance records)

Avoiding Disapproval! Risk Diagnosis and Countermeasures by Gyoseishoshi Lawyer

The family residence visa is granted by the immigration office to the dependent'sApproximate annual incomeand you risk disapproval if you apply on your own judgment. By hiring an administrative scrivener, we can provide the best solution for your situation.Economic Proofing StrategiesWe can propose the following

To bring your precious family members to Japan

If you are worried about your family visa application or have concerns about your income, please contact our office. In order to avoid the risk of denial, we will thoroughly check your income and assets prior to application and support you in preparing convincing documents.

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