Japan deports Uzbek national following rejected asylum claim

On April 3, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan deported a citizen of Uzbekistan who had been residing in the country illegally. The individual originally entered Japan on a short-term visa and subsequently applied for refugee status. Despite the application being rejected, the citizen continued to remain in the country unlawfully, leading to the enforcement of the deportation order.

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The Embassy of Japan in Uzbekistan informed Kun.uz that individuals entering the country on short-term visas, including those for tourism, visiting relatives, or business purposes, are strictly prohibited from engaging in any form of employment.

The Embassy issued a stern warning regarding the spread of misinformation targeting potential migrants. According to the official statement, false claims are currently circulating suggesting that individuals can secure long-term residency or work permits in Japan simply by applying for refugee status. The Embassy clarified that applications submitted with such intentions will not be accepted. In cases where a refugee application is denied, the applicant may be detained in an immigration center or face mandatory repatriation to their home country.

Furthermore, the diplomatic mission emphasized that submitting applications based on false information or through illegal means will result in strict legal action. Authorities urged citizens not to trust intermediaries or "brokers" who promise guaranteed work permits or extended stays through the asylum system.

The official report concluded by noting that filing groundless or fraudulent applications will lead to severe consequences, including a significant risk of being permanently barred from re-entering Japan in the future.