【京都・ビザ申請】就労ビザで転職したら何をすべき？入管への届出とビザの変更リスク対策

work visa（For foreigners working in Japan with (technical, humanities, international business, etc.), changing jobs is an opportunity for career advancement. However, if you change jobs,Notification to the Immigration BureauIf you fail to do so, or if your new job description does not match your visa type, you will not be able to renew your visa the next time you apply for a visa.not permittingThere is a risk that this will be the case. In this column,Foreigner who has decided to change jobswill explain the immigration procedures necessary to continue your career with peace of mind and the measures to avoid risks.

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What is the "Notification Regarding Contracting Institutions" required when changing jobs?

Foreigners with work visas,Change of employerWhen I did it,Contract terminatedWhen a foreign national has been arrested, he/she is required to report it to the Immigration Bureau.

• Who needs to file, deadline for filing:
  • Foreign nationals with all work visasIt is obligatory for the
  • From the date of employment (or resignation) with the new companyWithin 14 daysThe applicant is required to notify the

Penalties and Risks for Failure to Report

Failure to file will be considered a violation of the law and will result in the nextapplication for permission to extend one's period of stayThe risk of being judged to be "not in good behavior" at the time of the

What happens if the type of visa does not match the type of work I will be doing after my new job?

The most important thing to keep in mind after changing jobs is that "the new job description ,Is the activity within the scope of activities allowed under the current work visa?".

Cases in which a "change" of status of residence is required due to a job change

• Example: A person who was an IT engineer on a technical person country visa (technical),Restaurant ManagementWhen changing jobs to
  • → Due to a complete change in the nature of the business.Management visaTo the etc.Application for Change of Status of Residenceis required.

Check the relevance of the job description for "Technical, Humanities, and International Services."

Even if the job change is within the same technical person country visa, the job description andRelevance of own education and work experienceis determined to be too thin, there is a risk of disapproval at renewal.

Preparing for a successful visa renewal after a job change

• Importance of documents showing stability and continuity of the new company: In the first update after changing jobs, the new company'sbusiness conditionswill be strictly scrutinized.
• Visa support after changing jobs by an administrative scrivener: We will check the new employment contract and job description in advance and suggest the best procedures, such as obtaining a "Certificate of Eligibility for Employment" to avoid disapproval at the next renewal.

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For those who do not want to make mistakes in the visa process after changing jobs

"Did you remember to file?" "Will I be able to renew my registration next time?" Please consult with a specialized administrative scrivener for help with these concerns. We will propose appropriate procedures and strategies to avoid the risk of non-approval in order to continue your new career.