Student Visa- category -

As a general rule, change of status of residence from Temporary Visitor to another is not permitted. However, in exceptional cases, change may be permitted if there are "unavoidable and special circumstances" recognized by the Minister of Justice. In this article, we will explain what exactly these "unavoidable circumstances" are...

For international students, part-time work is a familiar part of life in Japan. The rule of "up to 28 hours per week" (blanket permission) is well known, but did you know that there is actually a system called "Individual Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence" that allows you to work beyond that limit? In the future, ca...

The job of an administrative scrivener is to prepare documents, submit them to government offices, and obtain "permission. However, what we at Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Alex International Office truly value is how we can be there for "the dawn of each individual's life" beyond that process. The other day, I was at a ca...

1. can i work even if my "period of stay" is still valid? Many foreign students and employers mistakenly believe that they can work until the expiration date of their residence card. The fact is: From the day you graduate from school (or are expelled from school), the "Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence" associated with the "College Student" visa takes effect...

'I have been accepted for enrollment in April 2026. However, the school has not applied for a visa on our behalf (COE). I urgently need the help of an experienced specialist. The sender of the message was a ceramics major at the Kyoto...

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...

To all foreign students studying in Japan, your status of residence as a "College Student" stipulates clear rules regarding the scope of activities you are allowed to engage in. In particular, it is essential to correctly understand and comply with the law when engaging in income-generating activities such as "part-time work" and "company management. ...

1. Introduction: The Increase in the Number of International Students and the "Family" Perspective In recent years, the number of international students studying at Japanese language schools in Japan has been on the increase. People from diverse backgrounds, from young people to working adults, aim to enter a Japanese university or vocational school or to find a job, and Japan is the first step...

  What is Fake Student Enrollment? Tightened Immigration Screening and Key Points to Note 1. Definition of Fake Student Enrollment What is Fake Student Enrollment?.