Code 44 Startup Visa Transition – ¥5M Safe?
SITUATION:
* Current Visa: Designated Activities (Strategic Zone Startup, Code 44, it should be 44 but I'm not sure).
* My visa start Date: August 2025 (Pre-new rules).
THE LAW (ISA Notice):
The ISA's official transitional rule states that if you are on Designated Activities (Code 51/J-Find), the pre-revision criteria apply when you submit your "Change of Status" to Business Manager.
The Question for the Community:
Since Code 44 is also a preparatory "Designated Activities" visa, is the legal consensus that Code 44 holders are 100% protected by this same grandfathering rule, allowing us to proceed with the ¥5M capital?
Has anyone with a Strategic Zone Startup Visa or their immigration lawyer received final, explicit confirmation from the ISA?
I need this final vote of confidence, I don't want to wait monday or more because the stress it's killing me. Thanks!
by Seige____