Cases in which a permanent resident is revoked

Can a Permanent Resident Visa Be Canceled?

Permanent residence visa in Japan is difficult to obtain.
There are a certain number of people, both Japanese and non-Japanese, who think that once they have taken it, it will never be canceled, partly because of the difficulties they faced.

But don't be complacent.
Permanent residence visas can easily be revoked.
If it is found to be defective, it may be withdrawn.
Especially in recent years, the number of cancellations of permanent residence visas has been increasing, so it is no longer just someone else's problem.
Therefore, if you have a permanent residence visa, you need to live as you did when you obtained it.

Among those who have obtained a permanent residence visa, there are those who got married to a Japanese person and obtained a permanent residence visa.
Many people are worried about what will happen if they get divorced after obtaining a permanent residence visa.

In conclusion, a permanent residence visa isEven if you get divorced, it will not be cancelled.
of course,Even if the Japanese spouse dies, it will not be cancelled.

Cancellation of permanent residence visaIf the acquired foreigner has some defects and is judged to be unsuitable for obtaining a permanent residence visa..

Cases where a permanent residence visa is canceled

In recent years, there have been an increasing number of cases where permanent residence visas have been revoked.
Although the number is insignificant, the fact is that the percentage of all residence statuses is increasing year by year.
Under what circumstances will it be cancelled?

There are basically five cases:

1. ① When permission is obtained after applying with a false application or forged documents
2. ② If you have committed a crime and have been sentenced to certain punishment
3. ③ If you have left Japan as a special re-entry and the period of departure has exceeded one year
4. ④ Failure to complete mandatory procedures such as residence registration
5. ⑤ If you did not renew your residence card

I will explain each in detail.

① When permission is obtained after applying with a false application or forged documents

When applying for a permanent residence visa, various documents are required.
Documents such as a statement of reasons for application, tax payment certificates, copies of bankbooks, and letters of guarantee.
If you are employed, a certificate of employment will also apply.

At the time of application, all documents must be submitted, including additional documents.Fraud,False declarationwill be subject to cancellation.
An important factor in obtaining a permanent residence visa"It's good manners."That's what I'm stuck on.
In fact, there have been cases where a foreigner who falsely claimed to be the spouse of a Japanese citizen applied for permanent residence, but later found out that they were not married and had their application revoked.

Also, even if there was no fraud or falsehood when applying for a permanent residence visa,If there was fraud or falsehood in the previous declarationmay also be subject to cancellation.
For example, if there was a lie when obtaining another status of residence, and even though you worked hard to obtain a permanent resident visa, if it turns out that there was a lie when obtaining the previous status of residence,Permanent residence will also be revoked..
The past is also one of the criteria for judgment, so let's throw away the naive idea that it's okay if it doesn't come to light.

② If you have committed a crime and have been sentenced to certain punishment

You must be of good morals in order to obtain a permanent residence visa.
So if you commit a crime in Japan, it will be considered immoral.
In particularImprisonment,ImprisonmentIf you receivedeportationIt may even become

In addition, suspended convictioneven if it becomesmore likely to be deported, must be careful.
fundamentallyCommitting a crime = cancellation of permanent residence visaIt's better to think about it.

As an exception, a summary indictment was filed.FineIt seems that there are many cases where deportation is not enforced.
However,If you escape without paying the fineare excluded.
If you pay the fine well, it will not be a fatal problem in your application.

Good manners are required not only for foreigners but also for Japanese people, so it is important for those who have obtained a permanent residence visa to live seriously without committing crimes.

③ If you have left Japan as a special re-entry and the period of departure has exceeded one year

Permanent Resident Visa is a qualification to stay in Japan.
Therefore, if you leave Japan, you will no longer need this qualification.
However, it is difficult to obtain a permanent residence visa, so we have a re-entry permit like other statuses of residence.
Deemed re-entryis a system for that purpose, and allows you to leave and re-enter Japan with a simple application.
In other words, by informing the foreign national in advance that ``this is a temporary departure and you will be returning to Japan soon,'' your status of residence will not be revoked.

Since this period is set for one year even with a permanent residence visa,You can re-enter Japan with the same visa within one year from the date of departure..
However, within a defined period (in this casewithin one year）If you did not re-enter Japanwill cancel your permanent residence visa.
No exceptions are allowed.
If you are a foreigner who has a permanent residence visa and has left the country after completing re-entry procedures, be sure to return to Japan within the period.

If it is difficult to return to your home country within one yearRe-entry Permitis recommended to obtain

④ Failure to complete mandatory procedures such as residence registration

Foreigners who have been in Japan for more than 3 months must apply at the municipality where they live when entering Japan.Resident registrationmust be
This is also compulsory for foreigners with permanent resident visas.

In addition to the residence registration, there are a number of procedures that foreigners are obligated to do.
If any one of them is neglected, the permanent residence visa may be canceled.
So don't forget to follow the procedure.

I want to notemoving.
When moving houseMoving out noticeOrTransference notificationYou must submit either
However, moving is something that is common to all countries.
If you are busy with daily life such as organizing your luggage, there is a possibility that the deadline of 90 days will be exceeded.
After 90 days, the permanent residence visa will be subject to cancellation.Therefore, it is important to start the procedures as soon as possible when moving.

⑤ If you did not renew your residence card

All statuses of residence, including permanent resident visas,Renewal of residence cardmust be
Although the renewal frequency varies depending on the individual status of residence, even if you have a permanent resident visa, you cannot escape renewal.
When it comes to renewal, I am afraid that various documents will be required in the same way as when acquiring, but there is almost no need for time and effort when renewing.
All you have to do is go to the designated place and complete the procedures, just like Japanese people renew their driver's license.

Renewal of residence card2 months before the deadlineBecause it can be done, there will be no problem even if there is an errand overseas near the renewal date.
If you have to go abroad for a long period of time, you can submit an application in advance.

It is a permanent resident visa that you have obtained, but there are cases where the residence card cannot be renewed and it is canceled, so be careful about the renewal date.

What Happens If Your Permanent Resident Visa Is Canceled?

If the permanent resident visa is canceled, it is not the case that you will be evicted immediately.
First of all, even if it is subject to cancellation for the above reasons, the cancellation procedure will be carried out in the following flow.

1. It turns out that there is a suspicion that it corresponds to the cancellation of the permanent resident visa
2. Hearing opinions
3. Judgment by the Minister of Justice
4. Cancellation of Permanent Resident Visa or Continuation of Stay
5. Immediate deportation procedure or departure within the specified period

As the process proceeds in this way, the visa will not be canceled or you will be expelled immediately.
However, if a foreigner with a permanent resident visaIf it is found that there is a defectIt is,leave immediatelymay become.

If your Permanent Resident visa is canceled, you can get it again.
However, unless there are special exceptions, various requirements must be cleared in order to obtain the qualification again.

In addition, foreigners who have been deported or ordered to leave the country,Cannot re-enter Japan for a certain period of timereceive a penalty.
if you have committed a crimeLanding refusalIt is also possible.
Therefore, once the permanent resident visa is canceled,not easy to retake.

Summary

Permanent resident visa is a status of residence that is difficult to obtain, but it may be revoked after it is obtained.
In particular, in recent years, there have been an increasing number of cases where foreigners who have obtained permanent resident visas have their visas revoked.

A permanent resident visa will be revoked if it is determined not to be "good manners", such as making a false application, falsifying documents, committing a crime, or leaving the country without meeting the deadline.
For that reason, it is important to protect your status of residence, including renewing your status of residence, without letting your guard down just because you have obtained a permanent resident visa.

Once canceled, it will take a lot of time and effort to get it again, so be careful and follow the procedures!

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