[Specific activities] Refugee application

About the refugee recognition system

Japan's refugee recognition system was established in 1982 when the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (hereinafter referred to as the "Refugee Convention") and its Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees (hereinafter referred to as the "Protocol") were issued in Japan.

A refugee recognition application is an application for refugee status to protect people currently residing in Japan who are at risk of persecution on the basis of their race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion.

The number of refugee applications was 2010 in 1202, but peaked in 2017 with 19629 applications.
However, the number of permits is from 2010 to 2020.6-47 peopleAnd less,The approval rate is below 1%..
The background to this is that the specific activities granted during the refugee application process allow people to work without any work restrictions, making it easier and more convenient than obtaining a work visa.fake refugee applicationwas rampant.
As a result, immigration bureaus have begun to strictly and quickly screen refugee applications in an effort to combat false refugees, and the number of foreigners who are unable to obtain work permission for specific activities, which is granted during the refugee application process, and who are only able to remain in the country is increasing.

Change from a specific activity visa (refugee application) to another visa

Designated Activities (Refugee application pending)From other visasChange applicationYou can to be.
In recent years, the approval rate for applications to change to other visas for foreign nationals residing in Japan on specific activities while applying for refugee status has been increasing.

On the visa"Spouse or Child of a Japanese National," "Spouse or Child of a Permanent Resident," and "Family Stay" such asvisa based on statusHowever, compared to a work visa, it is relatively easy to obtain permission.

However, applications may be denied due to poor residency status or not meeting visa requirements, and for those who are applying for refugee status, this in itself can be a negative point.
The longer you stay in Japan while applying for refugee status, the more negatively it will affect your application, so if you have the opportunity to apply for a change, we recommend that you do so as soon as possible.

Conditions to change

● Technology / Humanities / International Business

• Those who have graduated from a university or other institution and hold a degree
• Mainly working in white-collar jobs

● Specific skills

• Having found employment
• Those who have passed the skills evaluation test for each field
• Those who have passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 4 (N4) or higher

● Marriage Visa

• Those who are married to a Japanese person or a person who has a visa and lives in Japan

Those who have difficulty changing their visa status

• ● Those who are resident as international students and have poor status of residence such as school attendance rate
• ● People who have engaged in illegal work or overwork

For consultation regarding changing your visa status to Designated Activities (refugee application pending), contact Climb!

▼ Changes in the approval rate for specific activities during refugee applications at our company

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Climb Legal Professional Corporation provides services in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Nepalese.
Please note that you must make an appointment to visit our office or for online consultations. If you come to our office without making an appointment, we will not be able to assist you.

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