Supplementary Provisions, Article 14
第十四条
Even before the Effective Date, the Minister of Justice may, when necessary for preparing the issuance of residence cards pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (6) of the preceding Article in relation to applications under paragraph (1) of that Article, have officials of the Ministry investigate the facts.
An immigration inspector or immigration control officer may, when necessary for the investigation set forth in the preceding paragraph, request the persons concerned to appear, question them, or request them to present documents.
The Minister of Justice, an immigration inspector or an immigration control officer may make inquiries to public offices or to public or private organizations and request reports on necessary matters with regard to the investigation set forth in paragraph (1).
immigration inspector
「入国審査官」
The immigration official provided for in Article 61-3, who examines people landing in Japan and cases for deportation, among other duties.
Defined inArticle 2, paragraph (1), item (x)· applies throughout the law
immigration control officer
「入国警備官」
The immigration official provided for in Article 61-3-2, who investigates violations and detains, escorts and removes people, among other duties.
Defined inArticle 2, paragraph (1), item (xiii)· applies throughout the law
residence cardmachine translation
「在留カード」
The residence card that the Immigration Services Agency issues to a mid- to long-term resident under Article 19-3 of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
Defined inSupplementary Provisions, Article 7, paragraph (1)
the Effective Datemachine translation
「施行日」
The date Act No. 79 of 2009, the amending Act these supplementary provisions (附則) belong to, comes into effect.
Short name set inSupplementary Provisions, Article 8, paragraph (1)