https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/ 金子英隆行政書士事務所 en https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-senmon-gakko-difficulty/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-senmon-gakko-difficulty/ The Immigration Services Agency guideline judges relevance "flexibly" for university majors but requires "a considerable degree of relevance" for vocational schools. This article explains how to prove that link by matching transcripts against employment contracts. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/immigration-changes-2026-summary/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/immigration-changes-2026-summary/ 2026 is a year in which immigration system changes have been concentrated: higher residence fees, the launch of the Specified Residence Card, stricter Japanese-language checks for students, and more. This article organizes what changes when, both chronologically and by your situation, and guides you to the detailed article for each. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/dependent-visa-renewal/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/dependent-visa-renewal/ A statute-based guide to what the Immigration Services Agency examines when you extend a Dependent residence status: proof of dependency, the 28-hour weekly cap on activities outside the status qualification, and options when a child turns adult, starts work, or a marriage ends. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/employer-notification-calendar/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/employer-notification-calendar/ An article-by-article guide to the notification duties of companies employing foreign nationals under Article 19-17 of the Immigration Control Act and Article 28 of the Labour Policy Comprehensive Promotion Act, with deadlines, forms and penalties by scenario. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Management https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/chiba-immigration-office-guide/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/chiba-immigration-office-guide/ A guide to the immigration offices with jurisdiction over Chiba Prefecture residents (the Chiba and Matsudo branch offices of the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau, and the main bureau in Shinagawa), their locations, counter hours, and when to use online applications — based on information published by the Immigration Services Agency. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/after-denial-reapplication/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/after-denial-reapplication/ What to do when a change of status, extension of period of stay, or COE application is denied. A gyoseishoshi lawyer explains how to confirm the reason, what to change by denial type, how it affects your period of stay, and where appeals fit in. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/short-stay-change-of-status/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/short-stay-change-of-status/ You found a job while visiting Japan, or you married a Japanese national during a short stay. Can you change your residence status on the spot? We explain the proviso to Article 20(3) of the Immigration Control Act and the correct route via a Certificate of Eligibility. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/teijusha-kokuji-guide/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/teijusha-kokuji-guide/ A certified administrative scrivener sets out, item by item, the categories in the Long-Term Resident Notification (Ministry of Justice Notification No. 132 of 1990), and explains why Item 6 (minor, unmarried biological children) is hard to prove, plus how non-notification cases are handled. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/specified-skilled-worker-2026-changes/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/specified-skilled-worker-2026-changes/ The January 2026 Cabinet decision expanded Specified Skilled Worker to 19 sectors. This article explains the new linen supply, logistics warehouse and resource circulation sectors, and the suspension of Certificate of Eligibility issuance for the food service sector from April 13, 2026. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Management https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/ikusei-shuro-2027/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/ikusei-shuro-2027/ The Employment for Skill Development system replaces Technical Intern Training on April 1, 2027 (Reiwa 9). A gyoseishoshi lawyer explains the differences, the requirements for transfer at the worker's own request, transitional measures including the restriction on moving to Technical Intern Training (iii), and what accepting companies should do now. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Management https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/status-revocation-notification/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/status-revocation-notification/ An article-by-article explanation of the revocation of residence status under Article 22-4 of the Immigration Control Act: the three-month rule for work statuses, the six-month rule for spouses, notification deadlines and penalties, and the hearing procedure. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/designated-activities-46/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/designated-activities-46/ Designated Activities No. 46 lets graduates of Japanese universities with high Japanese ability work in a wide range of duties, including customer service and production lines. Education and language requirements and the difference from the Engineer visa, based on the official guideline. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/business-manager-renewal-tsuikan/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/business-manager-renewal-tsuikan/ For Business Manager extension applications, requests for additional documents during review have become conspicuous. A gyoseishoshi lawyer explains the documents requested, the short deadlines, and how this relates to the October 16, 2025 reform and its transitional measure. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Management https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/illegal-residence-zero-plan/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/illegal-residence-zero-plan/ A primary-source guide to the Immigration Services Agency's Zero Illegal Residents Plan and its Powerful Promotion Package, covering the crime of promoting illegal work (Immigration Control Act Art. 73-2), residence card checks, and notification duties. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Management https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/student-part-time-work-monitoring-2026/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/student-part-time-work-monitoring-2026/ From April 2026 the Immigration Services Agency of Japan requires Japanese language institutions to check students' outside-status activities every three months, keep records and report to the authorities. Counting the 28 hours, consequences of breaches, and how students, schools and employers should prepare. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/student-visa-japanese-requirement-2026/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/student-visa-japanese-requirement-2026/ The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has revised its handling of the Student status of residence. Japanese proficiency must now be verified by a test certificate or an interview. Timing, accepted tests, exceptions and practical steps explained. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/zairyu-card-reader-app/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/zairyu-card-reader-app/ Forged residence cards cannot be spotted by eye alone. This guide covers the Immigration Services Agency's Residence Card Reader Application, the lapse information inquiry, the crime of promoting illegal work, and what employers must check at hiring. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Business Management https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/jesta-travel-authorization/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/jesta-travel-authorization/ JESTA will require visa-exempt short-term visitors to obtain online authorization before travelling to Japan. An administrative scrivener explains who is covered, when it starts, and what it means for foreign residents and employers, based on Immigration Services Agency materials. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/immigration-fee-increase-2026/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/immigration-fee-increase-2026/ The Immigration Control Act amendment enacted on May 29, 2026 raised the statutory fee ceiling to ¥100,000 for change/extension and ¥300,000 for permanent residence. Actual amounts are still to be set by Cabinet Order. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/tokutei-zairyu-card/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/tokutei-zairyu-card/ A guide to the Specified Residence Card launched on June 14, 2026: what the residence card and My Number Card merger means, why it is optional, no online application, 10 extra days to issue, and the validity period trap. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-interpreter-translator/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-interpreter-translator/ An administrative scrivener explains the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa for interpretation, translation, and other international-services work. Covers the scope of qualifying work and the target and countermeasures for the CEFR B2 language requirement for customer-facing roles taking effect in April 2026. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-period-of-stay/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-period-of-stay/ An administrative scrivener explains how the period of stay for the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa is determined. Covers the differences between 5 years, 3 years, 1 year and 3 months, the conditions that make a longer period of stay more likely, and key points at renewal. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-required-documents/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-required-documents/ A gyoseishoshi explains the required documents for the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, broken down by company Category 1-4. Covers the documents to prepare for certification, change, and renewal, plus the 2026 language requirement. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-sales-marketing/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-sales-marketing/ An administrative scrivener explains how to obtain the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa for sales and marketing roles. Covers eligibility under Specialist in Humanities and International Services, the link between education and duties, tips for proof, and how to avoid denial. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-to-business-manager/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/gijinkoku-to-business-manager/ An administrative scrivener explains the procedures for foreign nationals to change from an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa to a Business Manager visa and start a business in Japan, covering requirements, necessary preparation, timing, and key points. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-documents/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-documents/ A category-by-category guide to the documents required for the Intra-company Transferee visa. A gyoseishoshi lawyer outlines the flow of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) application and key points on the document changes taking effect on April 1, 2026. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-guide/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-guide/ An administrative scrivener explains the requirements of the 'Intra-company Transferee' status of residence, the scope of eligible companies, the period of stay, and how it differs from Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services. A comprehensive overview of the basics when transferring employees from overseas locations to Japan. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-requirements/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-requirements/ An administrative lawyer explains the core requirements of the Intra-company Transferee visa: "one year or more of continuous employment immediately prior to the transfer" and the capital relationship of the overseas subsidiaries and affiliates that qualify. Summary of key points for proof and cautions. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-renewal-change/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-renewal-change/ An administrative scrivener explains the Extension of Period of Stay for the Intra-company Transferee visa, procedures when changing jobs, and how to handle the status of residence after the transfer period ends. We outline cases of changing to Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and returning home. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-vs-gijinkoku/ https://kaneko-office.biz/en/blog/intra-company-transfer-vs-gijinkoku/ A thorough comparison of the Intra-company Transferee visa and the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services (Gijinkoku) visa. An administrative scrivener explains which to choose when bringing overseas employees to Japan, from the perspectives of requirements, education, period of stay, and freedom to change jobs. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Visa & Residence