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Status of residence: “Specified activities (work possible)”
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, a state of emergency was declared in Japan on April 4, and the impact has continued since it was lifted on May 7, and from the business scene not only in Japan but also in other countries. I continue to be influenced by various situations up to my private life.As is the case with international students, it is difficult to return to their home countries even after graduating from a vocational school, university, or graduate school.
International students study abroad in Japan with the status of residence ``Student,'' but in principle, they must return to their home country after graduating from school, even if the period of stay under the status of residence ``Student'' remains. It will be.
Therefore, international students who are about to graduate have the choice of job-hunting and finding a job at a company, pursuing higher education, or returning to their home country.
However, international students who have chosen to return to their home countries are unable to return to their home countries due to the lack of flights due to the effects of the new coronavirus, or are unable to purchase tickets due to skyrocketing ticket prices.Illegal immigrantsIt will become.
Therefore, the Ministry of Justice has granted a special status of residence to international students who are unable to return home due to the new coronavirus.“Specified activities (work possible)”Was set up.
Not only does it prevent students from becoming illegal immigrants after graduation, but it also allows international students who would otherwise find it difficult to return to their home countries to work, allowing them to work part-time within 1 hours a week. I am trying to make ends meet to cover my living expenses.
Since the status of residence of this special case is not automatically switched, it is necessary for international students who have difficulty returning to Japan to apply by themselves or by requesting an expert such as an administrative scrivener to act as an agent.
You need to prepare the following as necessary for application
- ・ Clarification material that it is difficult to return to Japan (Explanation of circumstances such as cancellation of return ticket, soaring or decreasing ticket)
- ・ A document certifying that you have graduated from a Japanese school after January 2020, 1 (a copy of your graduation certificate is acceptable)
- ・ Checklist of submitted documents that have been checked (If you want to do activities outside the status of qualification, check the relevant part)
- ・ Passport, residence card
- ・ Face photo (length 4 cm x width 3 cm)
- ・ Application for permission to change status of residence (Form U)
Apply for the above to the Immigration Bureau of Japan in the jurisdiction where the international student who has difficulty returning to Japan lives, and change the status of residence to "Specific Activities (Workable)" which is the status of residence for special measures by obtaining permission. I can.
*Due to the effects of the new coronavirus, international students who live in areas under the jurisdiction of the Tokyo Immigration Bureau and are unable to return to their home countries will be unable to apply for a change of status of residence by mail until October 2020, 10 (must arrive). Limited.
Please check the announcement by the Immigration Bureau of Japan for the application method after October 2020, 10.
The period of stay for this "specific activity (workable)" status of residence is 6 months, but the period of stay can be renewed if the situation of being unable to return to Japan continues due to the influence of the new coronavirus. ..
Please note that the Immigration Bureau of Japan will be examined including emergencies due to the effects of the new coronavirus.
If necessary, please consult with the Immigration Bureau of Japan or the nearest administrative scrivener office that is applying for agency.
For questions regarding specific activity visas, please contact Climb.
Please feel free to contact us by phone or inquiry form!
