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Japan officially overhauls permanent residency rules

Japan has officially revised its guidelines on permanent residency, changing the framework governing how foreign residents obtain and keep permanent resident status. The move follows earlier government plans to tighten rules, including discussion of revoking residency for those who fail to pay taxes or social insurance premiums, and has drawn attention from immigrant communities and employers concerned about the impact on long-term foreign residents.

Why now: The official guideline revision affects the legal status of millions of foreign residents and has been closely watched amid Japan's broader immigration debate.

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