When is the best time to apply for permanent residence permit?

When can I apply for permanent residence?

What you need to do to get a permanent residence visaPermanent residence application.
Everyone has to go through the road to get a permanent residence visa, but when it comes to actually doing it, some people may not know when to do it.

First, as a premise,Have lived in Japan for 10 years or more and have worked in Japan for 5 years or moremust be (Excluding the period of specific skill 1 and technical intern training)
If you apply for it,You can basically apply for permanent residence anytime..

Permanent residence application can be said to be a status of residence that anyone can apply for at any time as long as they meet the prescribed requirements.
However, even though you can apply at any time, we do not recommend applying near the expiration date.
Because,Very long review periodIt is.
In particular, since 2019, the examination requirements for permanent residence applications have become stricter, and the examination period has become longer.

Published by the Immigration Services Agency"Standard processing period" 4 monthsAlthough it is,It may take 6 months to XNUMX year.
Therefore, it is possible that if you applied thinking that you would make it in time, your status of residence might have expired.

Since it is not a status of residence that will always give permission if you apply, if you applyA state in which the period of stay of the status of residence currently possessed is more than 1 yearIt is better to apply at
If your period of stay expires within one year, you can apply for renewal of your current status of residence at the same time as applying for permanent residence.
You can only do one or the other, so let's respond flexibly.

Cases where you want to stop applying for permanent residence

Obtaining a Permanent Resident Visa has many advantages.
You don't have to worry about the period of stay because the period of stay is indefinite, and there are no restrictions on work.
Since they are treated the same as Japanese people, they can even get a mortgage.
It is convenient for those who want to start a business in Japan as there are no restrictions.

However, someI want to stop applying for permanent residenceThere is also a case to think.
The following three are particularly representative.

• ● The guarantor has disappeared for some reason
• ● Employer went bankrupt
• ● I applied as a spouse, but I got divorced before the examination was approved.

In such cases,Withdrawal of applicationis possible.
The point is to stop the application.
The method is simple, and you can stop by obtaining a withdrawal form from the Immigration Services Agency, fill it out, and submit it.

If it is difficult to go to the immigration office, documents that list the following items are also acceptable.

• ·address
• ・Nomination of the applicant
• ・Application reception number
• ・Applicant's date of birth
• ·Country of Citizenship
• ・Declaration of intention that "I will withdraw the application for notation"
• ・Description of the reason for withdrawal
• ・Signature and seal of the person who hired you and the company (organization you belong to)
• ・Date of submission of withdrawal form

In addition, please prepare documents that can prove it according to the reason.
A simple reason for canceling the application is sufficient.
For example, "because I got divorced" is not a problem.
Although it is a rare case, please remember that it is easy to stop applying for permanent residence.

Can I apply before 10 years have passed since I came to Japan?

In order to apply for a permanent residence visa, it is necessary to have at least 10 years from the date of arrival in Japan.It is not always necessary to satisfy.
The Immigration Services Agency states that it will consider the following four cases.

• ● Those who were born in Japan or who entered the country with their parents and completed most of their compulsory education at an educational institution based on the School Education Law of Japan.
• ● Those who have been staying in Japan with the status of residence of special permanent resident or permanent resident, but due to unavoidable reasons such as studying abroad or illness, are permitted to land after the validity period of the re-entry permit has passed, and the status of residence stipulated by law has expired. Those who are staying in Japan with either
• ● A spouse or a child belonging to the same household if the spouse or parent is deemed to be eligible for permanent residence
• ● Those who are currently residing in Japan with a status of residence for work or a status of giant tree, are permitted to land after the validity period of the re-entry permit has expired due to unavoidable reasons such as illness, and are residing in Japan with the same status of residence as before departure.

Roughly summarizing,It is determined based on the status of residence and family situation of the person applying for permanent residence permissionabout it.
If you have already obtained a permanent residence visa or are a family member, you can apply without waiting for the 10-year period.
In the case of recent years, it would be the case that you left the country before the corona wreck, became unable to enter the country due to the corona wreck, and the expiration date of your re-entry permit has passed.

Of course, permission is not always granted, but there are many cases where it is judged to be applicable in the above cases, so please refer to it.

Conditions for applying for permanent residence

Not all foreigners can apply for permanent residence.certain conditionsIs provided.
Therefore, when applying, be sure to meet the following three conditions.

• ■ Good conduct
• ■ have sufficient assets or skills to earn an independent livelihood;
• ■ The person's permanent residence is deemed to be in the interests of Japan.

Good conduct isDo not commit crimes or other acts that are condemned by societyis the condition.
This can be said to be a matter of course when obtaining a permanent residence visa.

Also, getting a permanent residence visa means living independently.
Therefore, without relying on government subsidies,Assets and skills for everyday lifeIs required.

The above two are very easy to understand, but the last one isinterests of Japanis very vague.
Therefore, the criteria are clearly defined as follows.

• ● As a general rule, you have lived in the country for 10 years or more, of which you have worked for 5 years or more (*Excludes the period when you worked under the status of residence “Specified Skilled Worker No. 1” or “Technical Intern Training”).
• ● Have no experience of being fined or imprisoned, and are performing public duties (tax payment, pension/insurance premium payment, submission of documents stipulated by the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, etc.)
• ● You currently have a status of residence that allows you to stay for the longest period of time.
• ● No risk of harm to public health

As long as you comply with Japanese laws and fulfill your public obligations, most of them are naturally fulfilled.
The most difficult requirement is to have lived in the residence for 10 years or more, but as mentioned earlier, there are cases where the period is shorter.
It is a good idea to apply once if you are eligible.

In this way, many of the conditions for applying for permanent residence can be met without problems if you comply with the law.

Is it better not to apply for permanent residence when there is little chance of permission?

Even if you apply for a permanent residence visa, it is not always granted, so many foreigners are denied every year.
According to immigration statistics,about halfAs a result of the examination,DisallowedSo much so that it has become.

There are various reasons why your application may be denied, but just because your application has been denied once does not mean that you cannot continue applying.
even if it is not permittedImprove the reason for disapproval and apply againYou can.You don't have to give up.

In doing so, I would like to emphasizeReason for refusal.
If your application for a permanent residence visa is not approved, the Immigration Services Agency will always send you a notice of disapproval.
We understand the reason for the refusal described there and improve it.

However, the problemReason for denial is difficultThe point is mentioned.
For example, even if it says, "It is not recognized that the country conforms to Article ○, Section ○, Item ○ of the Immigration Control and Refugee Designation Act," a layman would not understand at all. It is possible to go directly to the Immigration Services Agency to ask about the reason for the denial, but if you receive a similar explanation, there is nothing you can do.

In such casesGo with an expert like an administrative scrivenerAnd good.
By communicating directly with an administrative scrivener who is familiar with applying for a permanent residence visa, you can draw out a lot of information, and it is also possible to collect the necessary information when reapplying.

You can apply for permanent residence even if you have little chance of getting permission.
Rather, it is a good idea to apply once because you will know what you are lacking.

Summary

Unlike other statuses of residence, you can apply for permanent residence at any time as long as you meet the requirements.
However, the screening process is very strict, so you need to plan for a period of 6 months to 1 year after applying.
Therefore, it is a good idea to apply as early as possible, and if your current status of residence is about to expire, you should apply for renewal at the same time.

As a general rule, you cannot apply for permanent residence unless you have lived in Japan for 10 years or more, but it is possible for some people to apply even after 10 years have passed.
However, most of them are special conditions, so you should be sure to check in advance whether they apply to you.

The approval rate for permanent residence applications is not high at around 50%, but if circumstances change, you can stop the application after applying, and you can apply even if there is no prospect of permission.
If you are not permitted, you can consult with an administrative scrivener, who will be a reassuring ally.

Climb Immigration Lawyer OfficeToThere are many administrative scriveners who are familiar with status of residence.
If you have any problems with applying for permanent residence, please feel free to contact us.

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