2026年4月16日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年4月29日 Daisuike Tominaga Immigration Policy & Legal Updates

Representative Declaration Required from April 15, 2026: What Employers Should Check Before Filing Immigration Applications

From April 15, 2026, certain immigration applications involving Category 3 or Category 4 sponsoring organizations may require a declaration regarding the representative of the sponsoring organization. This is not just an additional form. It reflects a stronger focus on whether the company understands and takes responsibility for the foreign national’s job duties, employment conditions, and acceptance structure.
2026年3月24日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年3月24日 Daisuike Tominaga 在留資格

就労活動に制限のない在留資格とは？4つの身分系資格と家族滞在との違いを解説

日本で就労活動に制限のない在留資格は、永住者・日本人の配偶者等・永住者の配偶者等・定住者の4つです。家族滞在との違い、資格外活動許可との関係、転職やアルバイトの考え方を行政書士がわかりやすく解説します。
2026年3月24日 / 最終更新日時 : 2026年3月24日 Daisuike Tominaga Visa Information

Statuses of Residence with No Work Restrictions in Japan: 4 Settlement-Based Categories Explained

In Japan, four settlement-based statuses of residence generally allow work without job-type restrictions: Permanent Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, and Long-Term Resident. This article explains the differences from Dependent status and the role of permission for activities outside status.