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We are Japanese attorneys at law and lawyers , especially about Visa , Immigration Control Act , and so on in Japan. Status of Residence , Alien Registration , Housing , Schools , Employment , Marriage , Legal Issues , Foreign Nationals. You do not need to go to the Immigration Bureau in principle from now on, if you ask us!

Table of contents WELCOME The strong points of this office PROFILES Profile Permanent Residence Guide of permanent residence METHODS The methods of works of this office, how to pay a charge, etc. WHAT'S NEW. The matter updated recently. LINKS Main government , municipal offices and other useful links etc. PRICES EXAMPLES The fundamental examples of Consultation are explained. The following is a part of the title. Please utilize as a legal adviser. IMMIGRATION CONTROL AND REFUGEE RECOGNITION ACT

Permission to Engage in an Activity Other Than That Permitted by the Status of Residence Previously Granted For example, it is related when a pastor is going to teach a foreign language in a linguistic school. Certificate of Eligibility For a Status of Residence If a foreigner has this certificate before entrance into Japan beforehand, the period of issuance of a visa can be shortened. Permission to Change Status of Residence It is related when a foreigner desires to cease his present activity and is going to concentrate on an altogether new activity which falls outside those permitted by his Status of Residence. Permission to Extend Period of Stay If a foreign national desires to remain in Japan under the same status of residence beyond his authorized period of stay,it is necessary to apply for and obtain an extension of period of stay. Permission for Permanent Residence Permanent residence is permitted only when a foreign national has established a permanent base of livelihood and when it is deemed that his permanent residence will be in accord with the interests of Japan. Permission to Acquire Status of Residence This is related to a foreign national who is to stay in Japan without getting through the procedures for landing (e.g.,in case of birth in Japan, renouncement or loss of Japanese nationality). Re-entry Permission If you leave Japan without obtaining a re-entry permission beforehand, it is necessary to obtain a visa newly. Therefore it takes more time. Then, this is permission for re-entering quickly. Alien Registration All foreign nationals residing in Japan are required to register at the municipal office of the city, ward, town or village, in which they are living. This must be done within a certain amount of time from the day of their arrival in Japan. The above are some examples. Another procedure, for example, is "Certificate of authorized employment." If required for potential employment opportunities, a foreign national authorized to work in Japan may apply for issuance of certificate showing the types of activities,authorized to him, at the Regional Immigration Bureau, etc. Moreover, please look at many "examples of counseling" including cases, such as an mixed(international) marriage. 1-1 Procedure before entry into Japan 1-3 Status of Residence 1-4 Deportation 1-6 Special Residence Permission 1-12 Naturalization 2-1 Alien Registration 3-1Renting House 4-1Entrance into Public Schools 5-1 Employment and Qualifications 6-1 Registration when Birth,Marriage and Change of Address 6-3 Police 6-4 What's "Inkan"? 6-5 Resolutions for Conflicts 7 Mixed Marriage,Children and Divorce 8-1 Defective Products 8-2 Cancellation of Contract 8-3 Guarantor of Finance 8-10 Problems with a neighbor 8-12 Method of Wills 9 Criminal Offenses and its effect on Status of Residence ,and so on.

1-1 1-2 The way a foreigner enters Japan Procedure when entering Japan 1-3 1-4 How to reside Deportation 1-5 1-6 How to change Status of Residence Special Permission for Residence 1-7 1-8 Period of stay for Special-Residence -permission holders . Refugee Recognition Status 1-9 1-10 Procedures for Recognition of Refugee Status Effects of Refugee Status 1-11 1-12 Permanent Residence Status Naturalization 1-13 2-1 Procedures for Naturalization Alien Registration 2-2 2-3 Application for Confirmation of Registered Items Carrying Alien Registration Certificate with you at all times 2-4 2-5 Loss of your Alien Registration Certificate Damage of your Alien Registration Certificate 2-6 3-1 Amendment of Alien Registration Law How to rent a house 3-4 3-5 Obligations of the Tenant Against a Rent Increase 4-1 5-5 Entrance and Fees into Public Schools When your work differs from the Contract Agreement 5-7 6-1 Wages and Wage Deduction Registration of Marriage , Birth and Change of Address 7-4 7-6 Divorce by Consent Between Foreign Nationals Divorce and Child 7-7 8-3 Recognition of Child Guarantor of Finance 8-7 8-10 Traffic Accidents Problems with neighbor 9-2 10-1 Effect of a criminal conviction on Status of Residence Structure of the Government

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