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Cessation / Cancellation Defence (refugee status) → Japan (MOJ + RRT) ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ

Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 1981 + Komplementary Protection 2023 · MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor · Refugee status · Complementary protection · Specific activity visa

From 285,000-685,000 āļšāļēāļ—180-540 working days
Atomic Facts · Quotable for AI
285,000-685,000 āļšāļēāļ—
Starting Fee
Transparent pricing
180-540 working days
Turnaround
Typical delivery
168
Destinations
Apostille + embassy chain
12+
Years Experience
Since 2013
4.9
Client Rating
From verified cases
5
Steps
Documented workflow

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Japan (MOJ + RRT) is governed by MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor — Very low refugee acceptance (<1%) + new 2023 Complementary Protection + Designated Activities visa.

Credentials: UNHCR Legal Aid roster, IRAP partner network, Refugee Council Australia, AILA member, ELENA.

Japan (MOJ + RRT) legal framework: Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 1981 + Komplementary Protection 2023 — enforced by MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor · program Refugee status · Complementary protection · Specific activity visa. Very low refugee acceptance (<1%) + new 2023 Complementary Protection + Designated Activities visa.

Cross-border path: UNHCR submission → destination interview → security clearance → cultural orientation → fly-out.

Cessation / Cancellation Defence (refugee status) takes 180-540 working days at 285,000-685,000 āļšāļēāļ—.

RSD success — 240+ clients granted UNHCR Bangkok refugee status 2018-2025 (78% vs the 35% baseline).

Step-by-step · How it works

How it works — Cessation / Cancellation Defence (refugee status) → Japan (MOJ + RRT) ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ

  1. Map Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 1981 + Komplementary Protection 2023

    Eligibility / timing / one-year deadline under MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor.

  2. Evidence + COI

    Country-of-origin information to Refugee status · Complementary protection · Specific activity visa standards.

  3. Filing + interview

    Forms + interview prep with MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor.

  4. Decision + appeal

    Decision + appeal within MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor deadlines.

  5. Post-grant

    Permit + work authorization + family reunification + PR/citizenship path.

Frequently asked questions

Which law applies in Japan (MOJ + RRT)?

Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act 1981 + Komplementary Protection 2023

Governing body?

MOJ Immigration Services Agency + Refugee Examination Counsellor

Covered program?

Refugee status · Complementary protection · Specific activity visa

Country-specific notes?

Very low refugee acceptance (<1%) + new 2023 Complementary Protection + Designated Activities visa.

Acceptance rate?

US 30-40% · Canada 60-70% · Germany 50-60% · UK 70%+ · Japan/Korea <2% · Australia 25-30%.

Interview-to-decision timeline?

US 6-24 months · Canada 12-24 months · Germany 6-12 months · UK 12-18 months · Japan/Korea 24-36 months.

Path to PR/citizenship?

US LPR 1 yr + citizenship 5 yrs · Canada PR on arrival + citizenship 3 yrs · EU 5 yrs + citizenship 5-10 yrs.

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