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Japan Can Soon Revoke Permanent Residency for Missed Taxes, Forgotten ID

Release Date: 2024-06-18
Media: UNSEEN JAPAN
Summary: Japan's parliament recently enacted revised immigration laws that will allow the government to revoke permanent residency from foreign nationals under stricter criteria starting in 2027. The law permits the revocation of permanent residency for intentional failure to pay taxes, violations of immigration laws, or certain criminal convictions. However, it also allows for revocation due to circumstances such as forgetting to carry a residence card or unintentional tax non-payment, leading to concerns about the potential for unfair treatment and discrimination.

Approximately 26% of foreign nationals in Japan have permanent residency, with the largest groups being Chinese, Filipino, Brazilian, and Korean. The new law has faced significant opposition from permanent residents, legal advocates, and non-profit organizations, who argue it threatens their rights and status. Protests have been organized by various communities, expressing that the changes mark a move toward treating permanent residents as second-class citizens.

In conjunction with these legal revisions, Japan is also replacing its technical intern training program with a new trainee system that aims to provide greater mobility for workers within the same industry. While the new system is intended to improve conditions for foreign workers, experts remain skeptical about its effectiveness in addressing the labor shortage caused by Japan's declining population.

Overall, the combination of stricter immigration laws and changes to the worker training program reflects Japan's complex approach to managing foreign labor while balancing rights and regulations for its immigrant population.
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