Let me take this up in my blog, though it should be known to many as it has been implemented back in March 2019. This change aims to expand coverage of the world talents who is eligible for HSP visa application. Within HSP point system, extra 10 points are added in case an applicant has […]
Number of partner countries in Social Security Agreement is gradually increasing, reaching 19 countries as of August 2019. The next is the one between Japan and China, which becomes effective on September 1st, after it has been signed off in May 2018. Given many business persons residing in the two countries, this Japan-China agreement should […]
Most of mid-long term foreign residents in Japan apply for extension of their status (visa) once every one to five years, except for Permanent Resident or Highly Skilled Professional (ii) whose status has no expiration date. When the extension is permitted, Immigration Office assigns extension period and thus a new expiration date. This extension period […]
Minimum wages are revised annually in October. 3% average increase across the nation is recommended by Central Minimum Wages Committee for an upcoming revision in October 2019. This will make the ones for Tokyo and Kanagawa higher than 1,000 JPY per hour for the first time. The minimum wages are applicable to all of workers […]