 Application for change of status of residence -----Japanese-----
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1.Change of Status of Residence
If a foreign resident in Japan wishes to change the activity that is the purpose of his residence, he must receive permission for change of status of residence for the new activity. If a foreign resident in Japan intends to engage in an unauthorized activity under his current status of residence, such unauthorized activity falls under other status of residence, the foreign resident does not have to leave Japan. Because the foreign resident may apply for changing his status of residence in accordance with this procedure.
If a foreign resident intends to change his status of residence, he must apply to Minister of Justice for changing his status of residence in accordance with the applicable procedures as set forth in the Immigration Control Act Enforcement Regulations. |
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2.When to submit
From any changes in the applicant's resident status up until the applicant's resident status expires
3.Where to submit
The regional immigration office in charge of applicant's intended address
4.Screening criteria
The activities to be engaged in while in Japan stated in the application must not be false, and must fall under one of the activities described in the right-hand column of Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act Appended TableI , or the activities of a person with the civil status or position described in the right-hand column of Appended TableII (the civil status or position in the right-hand column under "Permanent Resident" shall be excluded; )
When an application for change of status of residence has been submitted, the Minister of Justice may grant permission only when he finds that there are reasonable grounds to grant the change of status of residence on the strength of the documents submitted by the foreign nationals.
In addition ,if applicant has the status of residence "Temporary Visitor" the applicant must satisfy the requirements stated above and have unavoidable and exceptional circumstances.
Cf. Guidelines for Permission for Change of Status of Residence and Extension
of Period of Stay (Revised)
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Application for change of status of residence
Submission service of entry and residence-related applications to reginal
Immigration Bureau
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