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Immigration Services Agency to Hire 226 Staff Due to Increase in Foreign Residents

28 Temmuz 2026Japan Times

The Immigration Services Agency in Japan is set to expand its workforce by adding 226 staff members, including 176 immigration inspectors and 50 immigration control officers. This decision comes in response to the increasing number of foreign residents in the country.
The additional personnel will help streamline the application process for residency status.
Japan has seen a significant rise in foreign residents in recent years, driven by labor shortages and an aging population. The government has been working to reform immigration policies to attract more skilled workers while ensuring effective processing of residency applications.
The increase in staff at the Immigration Services Agency reflects Japan's ongoing efforts to manage its growing foreign population. As the country faces labor shortages, attracting foreign workers has become essential.

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