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happytoexplain • yesterday at 6:53 PM • 2 replies • view on HN

I think the argument is that the requirements should be stricter than "able to care for themselves".


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autoexec • yesterday at 6:59 PM

From the article: In an announcement detailing the changes, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency stressed the need for foreigners to “live independently” and have “a stable life without the risk of becoming a burden”.

Their new requirements far exceed what is needed to meet that stated goal

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vixen99 • yesterday at 7:12 PM

Maybe it's and taking into consideration unforeseen calls upon their cash. Sounds reasonable to me.