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Basic Plan for Immigration Control (3rd Edition) provisional translation
Basic Plan for Immigration Control (3rd Edition) provisional translation
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Salient Points Concerning Foreign Nationals' Entry and Stay
1. Overall Conditions of Foreign Nationals' Entry and Stay, and Illegal Foreign Residents
(1) Foreign Nationals Entering Japan
(2) Foreign Nationals Residing in Japan
(3) Illegal Foreign Residents
2. State of Foreign Nationals by Status of Residence
(1) Foreign Nationals Staying in Japan for the Purpose of Employment
(2) Foreign Nationals Staying in Japan for the Purpose of Study
(3) Foreign Nationals Entering and Staying in Japan with the Statuses of Residence for Resident Activities Based on Civil Status or Position
(4) Permanent Residents
III. Major Issues and Guidelines on Immigration Control Administration Services
1. Open Acceptance of Foreign Nationals Needed in Japanese Society
(1) Promoting Acceptance of Foreign Workers in Professional or Technical Fields
A. Basic Measures on Acceptance of Foreign Workers in Professional or Technical Fields
B. Promoting Acceptance of Highly-Skilled Foreign Workers
(a) Extending Periods of Stay
(b) Easing, Clarifying and Increasing the Transparency of Requirements for "Permanent Resident" Permission
(2) Responding to a Population-Declining Society
(3) Expanding International Exchange through Tourism
A. Contributing to Development of Tourism in Japan
B. Cooperation in Utilizing and Expanding Working Holiday Programs
(4) Appropriate Acceptance of Foreign College and Pre-college Students
(5) Improving Training and Technical Internship Programs
A. Improving Implementation of Programs in Accordance with Their Objectives
B. Reviewing the Programs
(6) Measures for Foreign Nationals Staying in Japan for a Long Time
(7) Other Issues Regarding Acceptance of Foreign Nationals
2. Measures for Recovering Japan's Public Security through Promotion of Tough Border Measures and Substantial Reduction of Illegal Foreign Residents
(1) Promoting Border Measures
A. Implementing Stricter Examinations for Landing
B. Introducing Immigration Examinations Using Biometrics
C. Introducing Other New Measures
(2) Strict Status of Residence Examinations
(3) Reinforced Detection Based on Close Information Analysis and Cooperation with Relevant Agencies
(4) Utilizing Detention Facilities and Implementing Prompt Deportation
(5) Reviewing the Systems for Efficient Deportation Procedures and Prevention of Illegal Residents
(6) Continuing Consideration of the Conditions of Illegal Foreign Residents
A. Treatment Based on Links to Japanese Society
B. Giving Consideration to the Victims of Trafficking in Persons
3. Other Major Issues
(1) Development of the Immigration Control System
(2) Further Promotion of International Cooperation
(3) Appropriate Enforcement of the New Refugee Recognition System
(4) Appropriate Enforcement of the Alien Registration System
II. Salient Points Concerning Foreign Nationals' Entry and Stay
1. Overall Conditions of Foreign Nationals' Entry and Stay, and Illegal Foreign Residents
(1) Foreign Nationals Entering Japan
(2) Foreign Nationals Residing in Japan
(3) Illegal Foreign Residents
2. State of Foreign Nationals by Status of Residence
(1) Foreign Nationals Staying in Japan for the Purpose of Employment
(2) Foreign Nationals Staying in Japan for the Purpose of Study
(3) Foreign Nationals Entering and Staying in Japan with the Statuses of Residence for Resident Activities Based on Civil Status or Position
(4) Permanent Residents
III. Major Issues and Guidelines on Immigration Control Administration Services
1. Open Acceptance of Foreign Nationals Needed in Japanese Society
(1) Promoting Acceptance of Foreign Workers in Professional or Technical Fields
A. Basic Measures on Acceptance of Foreign Workers in Professional or Technical Fields
B. Promoting Acceptance of Highly-Skilled Foreign Workers
(a) Extending Periods of Stay
(b) Easing, Clarifying and Increasing the Transparency of Requirements for "Permanent Resident" Permission
(2) Responding to a Population-Declining Society
(3) Expanding International Exchange through Tourism
A. Contributing to Development of Tourism in Japan
B. Cooperation in Utilizing and Expanding Working Holiday Programs
(4) Appropriate Acceptance of Foreign College and Pre-college Students
(5) Improving Training and Technical Internship Programs
A. Improving Implementation of Programs in Accordance with Their Objectives
B. Reviewing the Programs
(6) Measures for Foreign Nationals Staying in Japan for a Long Time
(7) Other Issues Regarding Acceptance of Foreign Nationals
2. Measures for Recovering Japan's Public Security through Promotion of Tough Border Measures and Substantial Reduction of Illegal Foreign Residents
(1) Promoting Border Measures
A. Implementing Stricter Examinations for Landing
B. Introducing Immigration Examinations Using Biometrics
C. Introducing Other New Measures
(2) Strict Status of Residence Examinations
(3) Reinforced Detection Based on Close Information Analysis and Cooperation with Relevant Agencies
(4) Utilizing Detention Facilities and Implementing Prompt Deportation
(5) Reviewing the Systems for Efficient Deportation Procedures and Prevention of Illegal Residents
(6) Continuing Consideration of the Conditions of Illegal Foreign Residents
A. Treatment Based on Links to Japanese Society
B. Giving Consideration to the Victims of Trafficking in Persons
3. Other Major Issues
(1) Development of the Immigration Control System
(2) Further Promotion of International Cooperation
(3) Appropriate Enforcement of the New Refugee Recognition System
(4) Appropriate Enforcement of the Alien Registration System
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