“Revocation of Status of Residence” under the Immigration Act is a severe administrative penalty. Your living foundation in Japan can be forcibly stripped due to acquiring a visa through fraudulent means or ceasing permitted activities without a justifiable reason (e.g., long-term unemployment, divorce). This site systematizes everything from advanced legal defense strategies to prevent revocation, to risk management rules that companies and applicants must know in advance.
Please select the optimal route from the two specialized hubs below according to your current situation and purpose.
A or B: Select Your Purpose and Situation
A. [Troubleshooting & Defense Strategy Guide]
Target: Those who have received a “Hearing” notice for revocation, or are suspected of false declarations or inactivity (e.g., long-term unemployment).
This is an advanced legal strategy area designed to prove legality and justifiable reasons during immigration hearings, aiming to completely avoid (or minimize the impact of) visa revocation.
Main Contents:
- Absolute defense logic and evidence construction for the “Hearing” process.
- Methods to prove “justifiable reasons” (e.g., illness, job hunting) to avoid revocation.
- Preparation period for departure and re-entry strategies in the worst-case scenario.
B. [Basic Knowledge & Requirements Guide]
Target: Foreign talents wanting to prevent revocation risks, and HR/Compliance officers of companies employing foreigners.
This is a dictionary and manual area covering the legal grounds for revocation (Article 22-4 of the Immigration Act) and preventive measures, answering questions like “In what cases is a visa revoked?” or “How many months after resignation or divorce does it become a problem?”
Main Contents:
- Complete explanation of the “statutory grounds” for visa revocation.
- Strict counting criteria for the “3-month/6-month rule” regarding inactivity (after unemployment or divorce).
- Reporting obligations of companies and labor compliance for foreign employees.