Japan deported two citizens to Uzbekistan for illegal stay.
The Japanese Embassy reported that the country's immigration service, using state funds, deported two Uzbek citizens who were illegally residing in Japan.
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Japan expelled two Uzbek citizens for violating immigration laws
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) —
The Japanese Immigration Agency has deported two Uzbek citizens who were in Japan illegally, according to the Japanese Embassy in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
According to the embassy, both deportees initially arrived in Japan on student visas. However, after their visas expired, they continued to reside in the country, leading to their detention by Japanese law enforcement.
The diplomatic mission emphasized that student visas are issued solely for study purposes and do not grant employment rights.
The embassy reminded that if illegal stay or illegal employment in Japan is detected, violators will face strict sanctions, including detention and arrest by police, subsequent placement in an immigration detention center, and deportation.
The Japanese government is reporting such violations to the Uzbek government, which may result in appropriate measures being taken against deported individuals upon their return home. The diplomatic mission strongly urged citizens to exercise extreme vigilance and avoid offers of illegal employment in Japan.
The embassy also specifically noted the common misconception that applying for refugee status in Japan supposedly allows one to stay in the country for an extended period or to work.
The diplomatic mission emphasized that submitting such an application for such a purpose is unacceptable. If refugee status is denied, the applicant may be placed in an immigration detention center or deported.
Providing knowingly false information or using fraudulent schemes when applying for refugee status, according to the embassy, can lead to serious legal consequences.