On May 15, the Japan Immigration Services Agency deported two citizens of Uzbekistan who were living illegally in the country, the embassy in Tokyo reported.

Both citizens entered Japan on student visas. However, after their visas expired, they did not leave the country, lived illegally, and were detained by law enforcement authorities.

The consulate noted that a student visa is issued solely for study purposes, not for earning money (work). If cases of illegal stay or unauthorized work are detected, strict measures are taken: police detention, imprisonment in immigration facilities, or deportation.

“False information has been spread that applying for refugee status allows 'long-term stay' or 'work'. Applications for refugee status with such purposes are not permitted,” the Uzbek embassy stated.

If refugee status is denied, measures such as placement in an immigration facility or deportation are applied. Additionally, providing false information or applying for refugee status through illegal methods may lead to serious legal consequences.

Five days earlier, another Uzbek citizen who entered on a short-term business visa and overstayed was deported from the country. At the end of April, two more Uzbek nationals were sent back. The embassy urged citizens not to fall for various job offers.

Source: www.gazeta.uz