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Notification of Change of Affiliated Organization

Foreign nationals holding work-type residence statuses (Engineer / Specialist in Humanities, Specified Skilled Worker, etc.) are required to notify the Immigration Services Agency when changing jobs. You must file a separation notice within 14 days of leaving, and an affiliation notice within 14 days of joining your new employer.

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Documents needed

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Steps

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Within 14 days of your last day, file a 'separation notification' (reporting your departure from the former employer)

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Within 14 days of your first day at the new company, file an 'affiliation notification' (reporting your joining of the new employer)

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Choose your notification method: ISA online system, postal mail, or in-person at the immigration office

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Important notes

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Failing to notify may result in penalties or adverse treatment in future residence applications (Immigration Control Act Article 19-16)

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Permanent residents, spouses of Japanese nationals, spouses of permanent residents, long-term residents, and family stay visa holders are exempt from this requirement

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If your new job is in the same field, no change of status is needed. However, if the job type changes significantly, you may need to apply for a change of residence status separately

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Online notification requires prior registration on the ISA online system

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