What do you ask during a naturalization application interview?Question content and countermeasures

XNUMX. XNUMX.When will you be interviewed for naturalization?

 Approximately 2-4 months after the application for naturalization is accepted, the Legal Affairs Bureau will call you for an interview.
When instructing an interview, you will usually receive a call to the mobile phone number listed on the naturalization application form that you created when you applied for naturalization.
In some cases, not only the applicant but also his or her cohabitant or cohabiting partner may be invited to the naturalization application interview.
If you are an office worker or a student who works on weekdays, it is recommended that you adjust your schedule so that you can attend the interview as soon as possible after receiving the invitation.

XNUMX. XNUMX.What are the questions asked during a naturalization interview?

The types of questions asked during the naturalization permit application interview vary depending on the applicant's situation and application details.
However, it is basically about the contents of the application documents submitted at the time of application.

at the interviewFrequently asked questionsThere are things like the following:

• ・ Contents of current work and prospects for future work
• ・ Confirmation of intention to continue living in Japan
• ・ History and period of overseas travel
• ・ Reason for wanting to be Japanese
• ・ Thing about parents, brothers and sisters
• ・ History of marriage with spouse
• ・ History of divorce
• ・ Thing about payment status of tax and pension, future payment prospect
• ・ Thing about current balance situation and future balance prospects

Considering the trends in the questions often asked in naturalization interviews, it seems that questions are often asked about matters that have been judged to need to be confirmed directly with the applicant based on the content of the application documents.
For example, in the naturalization application documentsInconsistent parts,ambiguous partIf so, you will be asked questions to clarify that part.
Also, from the contents of the application documentsDoes it meet the requirements for naturalization?Please note that if there is a sensitive part, you will be asked about that part (if the income and expenditure is unstable, about the income and expenditure relationship, if the departure period is long, the reason for leaving the country, etc.), and if there is a traffic violation. If so, please provide details, etc.)

XNUMX. XNUMX.How long is the interview time for naturalization application?

The interview time for naturalization application is not fixed at XX minutes, and some say it took about 20 minutes, while others said it took an hour and a half.

The tendency of those who have had a long interview time seems to be due to the following circumstances.

• ・ The contents of the application documents are inconsistent (there are inconsistencies and parts that are different from the actual situation).
• ・ Social status is complicated
• ・ I am worried about the payment status of taxes and pensions.
• ・ I have a loan and am worried about my repayment ability.
• ・ Has a criminal record
• ・ Has a history of traffic violations
• ・ Shortly after opening, I am worried about the stability of management.

In particular, if the content of the application documents is inconsistent, the interview time tends to be long.

XNUMX.Summary

The types of questions asked during the naturalization application interview and the length of the interview will vary depending on the applicant's situation and the content of the application.
During the two to four months leading up to the interview invitation, the Legal Affairs Bureau will examine the submitted documents, check criminal records, etc., and in some cases, the main office or the relevant department of the Ministry of Justice may give instructions on the questions to be asked in the interview. It seems that there is also.
To avoid unnecessary doubts regarding the content of your application,“Create, prepare, and submit consistent application documents.”と“Answer questions honestly during the interview.”Is important.
Naturalization application documents are often over 100 in total, so preparing consistent documents can be a daunting task.
If you are unsure, we recommend that you consult a specialist.

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