Cancellation system of status of residence

What is the status of residence revocation system?

The system for revocation of status of residence is that if there is a suspicion that the revocation falls under the grounds for revocation stipulated in the Immigration Control Act, after going through the hearing procedure, etc.If it is clear that the cancellation falls under the statutory grounds for cancellation.This is a system that allows you to cancel your current status of residence.

Reason for cancellation of status of residence is as follows.

1. (1) In the event that a foreign national who falls under the landing refusal reason listed in each item of Article 5 Article 1 of the Immigration Control Act receives a seal or permission for landing permission as lying fake or other improper means
2. (2) A case of receiving a seal etc. of landing permission because there is no status of resident qualification under false or other improper means
3. (3) In addition to cases falling under (1) and (2), if a seal of landing permission, etc. was obtained by false or other fraudulent means.
4. (False or other unfair means by the applicant is not exercised) unless it falls within the range of (4) (1) to (3) In case of receiving a seal etc. of landing permission by the presentation, including the certificate of eligibility or visa which was issued by presentation)
5. (5) False Other cases of receiving a special permission to stay by means of improper means
6. (6) In cases where a person residing with the status of residence of the upper column of Schedule I of the Immigration Control Act has stayed for more than 3 months without making a reasonable reason without conducting activities in accordance with the status of residence
7. (7) Persons residing with the residence status of “Spouse, etc. of Japanese National” (excluding children of Japanese nationals and special adopted children) or persons residing with the residence status of “Spouse, etc. of Permanent Resident” ( (excluding children of permanent residents, etc.) has not been active as a spouse for more than 6 months.
   (However, this excludes cases where there is a legitimate reason for staying in Japan without engaging in the relevant activities.)
8. (8) If a person who has become a new mid- to long-term resident due to permission for landing or permission to change status of residence, etc. does not notify the Minister of Justice of his/her place of residence within 90 days after receiving the permission.
   (However, this excludes cases where there is a legitimate reason for not reporting.)
9. (9) If a mid- to long-term resident does not notify the Minister of Justice of a new residence within 90 days from the date of moving out of the residence notified to the Minister of Justice.
   (However, this excludes cases where there is a legitimate reason for not reporting.)
10. (10) When a mid- to long-term resident notifies the Minister of Just a false residential area