 Application for Permission to Acquire Status of Residence -----Japanese-----
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1.Permission to Acquire Status of Residence
If a foreign resident who was born in Japan, a person who became a foreign
national after renouncing Japanese nationality, or a United States of America
military personnel member stipulated in Article 1 of the Status of Forces
Agreement between Japan and the United States of America who lost the status
wishes to continue living in Japan, he must acquire a status of residence.
However, it would be unrealistic if these foreign residents assumed the
same immigration control-related obligations as ordinary foreign nationals
immediately after losing their eligibility. In addition, some of these
foreign residents might not have an intention to stay in Japan for a long
time.
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In this context, the immigration control authority allows these foreign nationals to continuously stay in Japan for additional 60 days after occurrence of the aforementioned event, even if they don't have effective status of residence. If they intend to stay in Japan for more than 60 days, they must apply for Acquisition status of residence within 30 days after occurrence of these events.
If a foreign resident intends to acquire his status of residence, he must apply to Minister of Justice for acquiring his status of residence in accordance with the applicable procedures as set forth in the Immigration Control Act Enforcement Regulations.
2.When to submit
Within 30 days since the applicant becomes eligible to acquire the permission
3.Where to submit
The regional immigration office in charge of applicant's address
4.Screening criteria
Applicant's intended activities in Japan on the application form must not be false, and must fall under one of the activities as stated in the lower column of Appended Table I of Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act or the activities of a person with the civil status or position as described in the lower column of Appended Table II (the civil status or position in the lower column under "Permanent Resident" shall be excluded).In addition, the applicant must face an adequate cause that requires acquisition of resident status.When an application for Permission to Acquire status of residence has been submitted, the Minister of Justice may grant permission only when he finds that there are reasonable grounds to acquire status of residence on the strength of the documents submitted by the foreign nationals.
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Application for Permission to Acquire Status of Residence
Submission service of entry and residence-related applications to reginal
Immigration Bureau
Japanese
