More than 1,600 people granted 'quasi-refugee' status in Japan
Japanese immigration authorities recognized 1,661 people as "quasi-refugees" in 2024, the first year after the new status was ...
17 applicants deported under stricter refugee recognition law
At least 17 foreigners who applied for refugee status have been deported since stricter provisions took effect last year ...
Number of foreign residents in Japan hits record high for 3rd year
The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan reached over 3.7 million as of the end of 2024, up 10.5 percent from a year ...
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Immigration authority beefing up oversight of foreign workers
Japan’s immigration authorities will step up checks on illegal employment of foreign workers by compiling a database of businesses and schools that have sponsored their visas, according to ...
‘Absolute nightmare’: in Japan, red tape is strangling foreign start-up owners
Japan has been trying to lure more talent but rigid visa rules and limited access to banking and housing create barriers for ...
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Japan Pledges USD 55 Million in Support of IOM's Operations in 33 Countries
The Government of Japan has allocated USD 55 million to support a wide range of operations to be implemented by the ...