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How will the "Training and Employment System" change the future of your company and community? 〜The "Competition for Human Resources" and the Freedom of Transfer with the Abolition of Technical Intern Training
Video Explanation The long-running technical internship system is scheduled to be abolished and shifted to a new residency status, the "Training and Employment System," by 2027. This is not a mere change in the name of the system. It means a fundamental shift in the purpose of the system from "international contribution" to "human resource development and securing... -
Preliminary Report: Your Company Will Be Impacted! The Rapidly Growing Foreign Workforce and the Path to Permanent Residence in Japan
The number of foreign workers in Japan continues to reach record highs. Among these, the "Specified Technical Skills" residence status is the one that is growing most vigorously. This system is not just a manpower shortage measure, but is fundamentally changing Japanese society and the way foreign workers' careers are structured. 1. "Tokutei... -
Kyoto Visa Application] Complete Guide for Foreigners: 7 Steps to Establish a Company in Kyoto
Why don't you realize your business dreams in Kyoto, where beautiful history and innovation coexist? Starting a business in Japan as a foreigner requires many procedures. In particular, the requirements for the "Management/Administration" visa status are strict, and are expected to be further strengthened in the future. In this column, we will discuss how to start a business in Kyoto... -
Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Explains How to Avoid Failure in the Procedures for Changing Status of Residence after Divorce from a Japanese Spouse
If a foreigner who married a Japanese national and stayed in Japan on a "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" visa unfortunately divorces, he/she faces the risk of losing his/her current visa and being unable to stay in Japan. In particular, if they are victims of domestic violence or highly dependent on their marital life, it is necessary to urgently change their status of residence to a stable status... -
【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
For foreign nationals working in Japan with a work visa (technical, humanities, international services, etc.), changing jobs is an opportunity for career advancement. However, if you fail to notify the Immigration Bureau when you change jobs, or if your new job description does not match your visa type, you may be denied your next visa renewal... -
When do I renew or change my visa? Application Periods and Procedures to Prevent Overstays
在留資格の更新や変更は、日本に滞在し続けるために不可欠な手続きですが、「いつから申請できるのか」「どれくらいの期間で審査が終わるのか」という疑問は尽きません。申請時期を誤ると、最悪の場合オーバーステイ（不法滞在）となり、今後の日本での在... -
Successful Strategies for Applying for a "Family Residence Visa" when Dependent's Income is Low or Unstable
日本で働く外国人の方が、配偶者やお子様を日本に呼び寄せる際に必要となるのが家族滞在ビザです。しかし、特に扶養者（働く外国人）の収入が低い、または不安定な場合、入国管理局から「家族を養う能力がない」と判断され、不許可になるケースがあります... -
To permanent residence in Japan in as little as one year! Highly Specialized Visa Points Calculation and Application Roadmap
日本政府が優秀な外国人の優遇を目的として設けた高度専門職ビザは、通常のビザにはない大きなメリット（永住権申請までの期間短縮など）があります。しかし、そのメリットを享受するためには、複雑なポイント計算システムを正確に理解し、申請する必要が... -
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[Latest Version for 2025] Responding to Stricter Permanent Residency Requirements! 3 Key Points to Increase Permit Rates
日本での生活基盤が安定した外国人にとって、永住許可（永住権）は最大の目標の一つです。しかし、近年、永住権の審査は厳格化が進んでおり、「公的義務の履行」に関するチェックが非常に厳しくなっています。本コラムでは、最新の審査傾向を踏まえ、永住... -
【京都・ビザ申請】特定技能の受け入れ企業になるには？申請から外国人雇用までの全手順と注意点
In Japan, where labor shortages are becoming increasingly serious, the specified skills program is an important means of securing foreign workers who can be immediately effective in the workforce. However, many companies may be puzzled by the requirements they must meet and the complexity of the procedures. In this column, we will discuss the requirements for companies that are considering accepting foreign nationals with specified skills....
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