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VISA Q and A on FM COCOLO 76.5 MHz Part time jobs for College and Pre-college status On Aired Data: August 21, 2001 |
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Summary of the Aired Program |
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Client: A foreign student from an Asian country studying in Japan. Case: Her parents have been sending her money to help make her living easier, but she claims that is not enough. She is planning on finding a part time job, but her seniors have advised her to be careful when starting one. She would like to know what she has to be careful about when finding a job. What Mr. Nakano would like to advise all foreign students studying in Japan, is to keep in mind that their main purpose of stay is to study. That is what the immigrations will be looking into. Basically, students who apply for special permission to have a part time job will be allowed to work, as long as the work does not interfere with the schoolwork. The permission they must obtain is the “Special Permission to engage in activities other than those stated in the previous status (=Shikakugai Katsudou Kyoka)”. This is not a permit only for foreign students, but for all foreign residents residing in Japan, and would like to engage in activities other than those stated on their status, except for Long Term and Permanent Residence as well as Spouse visa holders. The Minister of Justice gives the permission, as long as the activities do not interfere with the main purpose of one’s stay. The authorized working hours vary according to the visa. Those under the College student status are basically permitted to work 28 hours per week, while those under the pre-college student status are basically allowed only 4 hours per day. During summer vacation and other long vacations when school is out, 8 hours per day is permitted also. Again, the immigrations are strict about the working hours, because the main purpose of the stay is to study, and not to work. So the job must not interfere with the studies. Also they are not allowed to work in entertainment, or entertainment related facilities. In other words, places where alcohol is served. Anywhere other than those places are allowed, without any specific limits on the working places, and working hours. Another way to help make life easier on the students to apply for scholarships, or there are systems in which you can get a discount on your tuition fees. This way, they won’t have to worry about working hard between studies to make a living. Japanese Language schools and professional schools require attendance of more than 90 percent. Working without obtaining the special permission is illegal, which can lead one to be deported, or 3 years or less in jail, or a fine of less than 300,000yen. Even if they are not fined as the mentioned, their visa renewal will be denied or they will not be able to change their visa to a working visa. |
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