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Japan: Insurance Requirement for Renewals and Changes of Status; Registration Requirement under Future Residence Card System

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The Japanese government recently clarified that while proof of participation in the Social Insurance System will still be requested from renewal and change of status applicants starting April 1, 2010, failure to submit such proof by itself will not lead to a denial of an application. On a separate note, under the upcoming Resident... »

Japan: New Immigration Application Forms Released; New Insurance Requirement Announced; and Substantial Revisions to Immigration Law Enacted

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The Japanese Immigration Bureau has issued revised application forms. Effective immediately, applicants should use the new forms, although the prior versions will continue to be accepted for the time being. Effective April 1, 2010, enrollment in the Japanese social insurance system will be a prerequisite to renew or change visa types. In addition, Japan’s... »