I want to quit being a permanent resident guarantor!What are the responsibilities of a guarantor?

What is a permanent resident guarantor?

for permanent residentsIdentity guarantoris required.You cannot apply for a permanent residence visa without a guarantor.
Therefore, when foreigners apply for permanent residence, they must have a Japanese or permanent resident act as their guarantor.
However, many people do not have a very good image of being a guarantor, and the reality is that many people are reluctant to become a guarantor.
In fact, even if you become a permanent resident guarantorYou will not be asked for damages, nor will you be a joint guarantor..
Only the image of a guarantor is leading.

What is a guarantor for a permanent resident?Legal obligationsnotmoral responsibilityA person who is subject to

In the first place, the role of a guarantor for a permanent resident isGuaranteeing that the permanent resident will provide necessary support to comply with Japanese laws and regulations and properly perform public duties while staying in Japan..
In other words, what a guarantor is required to do is to instruct foreign nationals to abide by Japanese laws and properly fulfill their official duties as necessary, and to provide guidance to foreign nationals to properly fulfill their duties when given instructions from immigration authorities. It is their role to instruct foreigners by saying, ``Please protect me.''
Even if the foreigner who was the guarantor caused some problem or crime,No penalties or damages will be imposed on the guarantor.

However, a guarantor is a guarantor.
As long as it has that role,If you do not follow the guarantee contents, it will be judged that you are not suitable as a guarantor.There is a possibility.

Requirements to become a guarantor

Not everyone can be a guarantor.Depending on what kind of person acts as a guarantor, it is so important that the application for a permanent residence visa will change.
Therefore, be sure to choose one that meets the following requirements.

• ● Japanese nationals or foreign nationals who have already obtained permanent residency
• ● Have a stable income
• ● Not delinquent in taxes

In principle, a guarantor can beJapaneseOrForeigners who have already obtained permanent residencyEither
Therefore, if you are a foreigner working at a company, you may ask your colleagues or superiors at work.
If the spouse is Japanese, it is common for the spouse to be the guarantor.

Also, for the guarantorstable incomeis required.This is with a view to financial security for foreigners.
The letter of guarantee includes items that guarantee the foreigner's living expenses and travel expenses.If a foreigner has to return to their home country,A guarantor must cover the costsBecause of the possibility, it will be seen firmly during the examination.
Income is not specified, butAbout 300 million yen per yearIt is said that.

From the above, it can be said that most of the guarantors meet the requirements if they are Japanese or permanent residents who are living seriously.

What are the responsibilities a guarantor may bear?

A guarantor is a guarantor with a basic moral responsibility, but there are responsibilities that may be assumed.
that is,Responsibility to pay for accommodation and return expenses.

Basically, what is required of a guarantor is living guidance so that foreigners can live in compliance with laws and regulations.
We have to teach them the natural idea that they must abide by Japanese laws as long as they live in Japan.

However, when a foreigner cannot pay for their stay or has to temporarily return to their home country for some reason, the guarantorReceiving a request to pay the return expenses on moral responsibilityThere is a possibility.
That is why a stable income is included in the requirements for a guarantor.

But what I want to point out here is thatThe letter of guarantee to be submitted when applying for permanent residenceno legal forceThat's the point.

Although the letter of guarantee states that the cost of returning home will be guaranteed, you will not be ordered to pay now.
Of course, it means that you are not following the guarantees, so you may be subject to guidance from the Immigration Services Agency.
However, there is no legal obligation to do so, so there is no need to force the payment.

However, it is also true that there are people who pay as a responsibility for taking on the role of a guarantor.To pay or not to pay is completely up to the individual.
It is a promise that we will help foreigners who have applied for a permanent residence visa if they are in trouble, so there is no need to be overly concerned.

What happens if the guarantor doesn't vouch?

Sometimes a guarantor is accepted, but the person does not fulfill the responsibility.
In that case,basically nothing happens.
The guarantor only bearsmoral responsibilitySo even if the guarantor does nothing, the Immigration Services Agency will only give instructions.

However, a guarantor is stipulated by the Immigration Control Act as follows.

A guarantor under the Immigration Control Act is an economic guarantee for the foreigner and legal compliance, etc., as necessary, so that the foreigner can stably and continuously achieve the desired purpose of entry in Japan. A person who promises to the Minister of Justice that he/she will provide daily life guidance to the Minister of Justice.

In other words, you are exchanging promises with public institutions and positions in the country.
If you do not guarantee, even if you do not have to take responsibility for moral responsibility,You will lose social credibility.

If it is determined that the responsibility as a guarantor has not been fulfilled,After that, you cannot become a guarantor..
It is judged that the person lacks aptitude.
Losing social trust is also a big loss.
Therefore, it is better to fulfill that responsibility firmly even if it is a moral responsibility.

In addition, If it is determined that you are not suitable as a guarantor, there are very few cases where you can become a guarantor again even after a considerable amount of time has passed.Is the current situation.
Trust once lost is not easily regained.
Foreigners who apply for permanent residence visas will be most affected by this.
It would be better to think that it would be difficult to get a person who is judged to be unqualified to become a guarantor again.

Can I quit being a guarantor?

Some of the guarantors may want to quit on the way.
But,A guarantor cannot be dismissed.
Legally, there is no procedure for quitting.Because.
Once you have accepted the job, please take full responsibility and act as a guarantor until the very end.

However, there may be cases where a foreigner asks you to become a guarantor, and after that, your relationship with the foreigner becomes estranged due to work circumstances.
In that case, although the guarantor cannot be dismissed,If you contact the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, you can opt out of being contacted..
This is just a procedure for convenience and has no legal effect, but if you are concerned about it, you can make it a little easier by submitting a notification.

However, even in that caseYou will lose social credibility because you are not fulfilling your moral responsibility.After that, it will be difficult to become a guarantor.
Therefore, it is better not to do it if possible.
This can especially affect you if you work in a job where trust is paramount.

A guarantor does not have much responsibility.
It is all about moral responsibility.
For foreigners who want to obtain a permanent residence visa, it is also something that they trust and request.

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