[Answer]
The status of residence afforded depends on the marital/family
relationships involved.
“Spouse of Japanese national etc.” status is for;
① Spouse of
Japanese citizen
② Specially adopted
child of Japanese citizen
③ Child born
by Japanese citizen (father or mother held Japanese citizenship at time of
birth, or father of child holding Japanese citizenship had passed away at time
of birth)
①The spouse of someone living in Japan with “Permanent
Resident” status
②The spouse of a “Special Permanent Resident”
③A child born in Japan to parents who hold “Permanent Resident” status,
and who will continue to reside in Japan after birth (including
if either of the parents are living in Japan at the time of birth
as a permanent resident, or the father of the child holding permanent
resident status had passed away at the time of birth).
④ Child born
to a “Special Permanent Resident”, continuing to live in Japan after birth
It is not possible to enter Japan for the first time as
a Permanent Resident, however, after entering Japan as the “Spouse of a
Japanese National”, “Spouse of a Permanent Resident”, or “Long term resident,
and fulfilling all the required criteria, it is possible to become a “Permanent
Resident”.
Example:
① Spouse or child (adopted child) of refugee from
Indo-China
② Third generation Nikkei (person of Japanese descent)
③ Spouse of somebody in Japan with the status of “Spouse
of Japanese national etc.” or “Long term resident,”
④ Unmarried and juvenile child receiving support from
person in Japan with status of “Spouse of Japanese national etc.” or “Long term
resident.”
⑤ Parent with foreign citizenship rearing a child with
Japanese citizenship
⑥ Child of under 6 being reared by Japanese citizen,
permanent resident, or long term resident
The status of residence of “Dependent” is granted to
dependent spouses and children of foreigners who fall into the categories of
professor, artist, religious activities, journalist, investment/management,
legal/accounting services, medical services, research, education, engineer,
specialist in humanities/international services, intra-company transferee,
entertainer, skilled labour, cultural activities, and international student.
[Answer]
You will need to submit the following documents to the
local Immigration Bureau, and apply for a certificate of eligibility for the
status of residence of “Dependent”
(1) Document to certify the relation between you and
your family members (marriage certificate etc)
(2) Proof of your employment and income
(3) Copy of your passport or alien registration card
If your status is that of foreign student: as well as
(1) and (3) you will also need to provide the following:
(a.) University ID card, or acceptance letter
(b.) Proof of scholarship (showing amount and length)
(c.) Documents proving you are able to financially support your family
In principle your wife will not be allowed to work,
however, if she receives permission to engage in activity other than that permitted
under the status of residence previously granted from the Immigration Bureau
she will be able to take on a part-time job. (There are limits on type of work
and hours).
[Answer]
Your child may be granted a status
of residence as a “long term resident.”
In order to stay in Japan as a long term resident, the child must satisfy
the following conditions.
1)The parent should be staying in Japan under the status of residence of
Spouse of a Japanese national.”
2)The child should be the parent's real child.
3)The child should be underage.
4)The child should be unmarried.
5)The child should be dependant on the parent.
If your child satisfies these conditions, you can
apply to the local Immigration Bureau for a certificate of eligibility for the
status of residence of "Long Term Resident" to have the child come to
Japan.