Japan's Immigration Agency Sets New Residency Revocation Rules
Japan's Immigration Services Agency has released official guidelines detailing the conditions under which foreign nationals may lose their permanent residency, with the new rules set to take effect on April 1, 2027. These guidelines were published in October 2026 and stem from a 2024 amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951), which introduced Article 22-4, Paragraph 1, Items 8 and 9 as formal grounds for revocation.
The guidelines were developed in response to resolutions from both houses of the Japanese legislature, emphasizing that any revocation must consider individual circumstances, including the severity of legal violations and the degree of settlement in Japan. The government aims to ensure fairness and predictability for those affected.
A public comment period was held from August 4, 2026, to September 3, 2026, to gather feedback on the draft rules, which has since been published by the agency.
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