Can I apply for naturalization if I receive welfare protection?Does the welfare of parents and families also affect?

　In this column, we will answer frequently asked questions when applying for naturalization.Welfare”, an administrative scrivener will provide easy-to-understand answers as a naturalization application professional.
If the person applying for naturalization is receiving public assistance, how will the application be examined, such as if the person applying for naturalization is not receiving public assistance but his or her family is receiving public assistance?

What is welfare?

　Welfare``For people who are still struggling to make ends meet even after making full use of their assets and abilities, we provide the necessary protection according to the degree of poverty, guarantee a minimum level of healthy and cultural living, and support their independence.'' A system that promotes
The basis for this is the Livelihood Protection Act, which was enacted based on the philosophy stipulated in Article 25 of the Japanese Constitution.

This livelihood protection system is originally stipulated with the Japanese people in mind, butPermanent residents, Japanese spouses, special permanent residents, etc. among foreigners residing in Japan can also receive the same conditions as JapaneseIt has been notified as a thing.

Why welfare is an issue when applying for naturalization

Having the above welfare protection is a problem under the conditions of naturalization application..
This is because receiving welfare is one of the conditions for being allowed to apply for naturalization.livelihood requirementsThis is because it is often caught in.

What is “livelihood requirements”?Being able to earn a living from the assets or skills of oneself or a spouse or other relative with whom one makes a living(Article 5, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the Nationality Act)Say.
Being on welfare means that you are still in need of living even if you make full use of your own assets and abilities, so if you are on welfare, you usually have to meet the conditions for livelihood. It will be judged.

Cases in which you can apply for naturalization even if you receive welfare

▼ If the person is receiving welfare

　If the person applying for naturalization is receiving welfare, it means that they do not meet the livelihood requirements, so the possibility of naturalization being granted is low.very lowis. However, even if you are on welfare,We cannot guarantee that your naturalization application will be rejected..
Because the situation of people receiving welfare is different for each person,Comprehensive examinationThere are some things you won't know until you try.
Livelihood conditions alone do not determine whether a naturalization application will be approved or not.

If you are receiving public assistance and are worried about the conditions and know that the chances of getting permission are low, but you still want to apply for naturalization, pleaseconsult an expertI think it would be good too.

▼ If your family is receiving public assistance

　Then, although the person applying for naturalization has not received welfare protection,If your family is on welfarewhat about
In this case, the person receiving welfareWhether the family has the same householdThe possibility of permission changes with.
In other words, The livelihood conditions of the naturalization application are examined on a household basis of the applicant.
In cases where the applicant for naturalization is not receiving welfare, but the family members living in the same place and sharing living expenses are receiving welfare, the naturalization applicant may not be receiving welfare. You will be at a disadvantage in terms of conditions because you will be evaluated as living in the same household as someone who is living in the same household.
Therefore, naturalization is rarely allowed.
On the other hand, he does not live with a family member who is on welfare.The applicant for naturalization is living an independent and financially independent life.In this case, if you meet the livelihood requirements, you may be allowed to naturalize.

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