Japan to launch living support program for Ukraine refugees in April

Japan will launch a new program to help refugees from Ukraine. From April, Ukrainians will have the right to study the language and receive financial assistance.

Ukrinform reports this with reference to The Japan Times.

The Immigration Services Agency of Japan said it would launch a program in April to help foreign nationals fleeing conflict zones adjust to living in Japan.

The program was designed mainly to help Ukrainian evacuees living in Japan.

Under the program, Ukrainian will be eligible for the six-month or one-year program to study Japanese and learn about the country's laws and customs.

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The Agency will also continue providing up to two years of financial support to cover the living expenses to Ukrainian evacuees who do not have anyone to sponsor them.

As reported by Ukrinform, Japan's Immigration Services Agency announced that starting December 1, foreigners fleeing conflict zones, including Ukraine, would be eligible for long-term resident status with a working visa.

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