Differences between "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" and "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)"

One of the status of residence that can work is "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services".
On the other hand, there is "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" as a similar status of residence.
However, these two have the following differences.

【Educational background requirements, etc.】

Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services

Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)

What corresponds to any of the following
  1. He graduated from the university, majoring in subjects related to the technology or knowledge, and received the same education.
  2. Majored the subjects related to the technical or knowledge and completed a specialized course in Japan in Japan. (Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
  3. Have more than 10 years of practical experience.
What corresponds to any of the following
  1. He/She graduated from a Japanese university or graduate school course (excluding junior colleges) and was awarded his/her degree.
  2. A bachelor's degree was awarded for a Japanese junior college (including the first semester of Professional and Vocational Universities) or a graduate of a higher professional school(in the first semester of a Professional and Vocational Universities).
  3. He/She is a person who can complete the department of specialized schools in Japan and be called an Advanced Diploma.
  • "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" must graduate from Japanese universities, and if you graduate from a vocational school, you need to be called "Advanced Diploma".

【Japanese proficiency requirements】

Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services

Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)

None

Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or BJT Business Japanese Language Test 480 points or more

  • "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" also requires Japanese language skills.

【Content of the activity】

Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services

Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)

Tasks that require skills and knowledge of science or humanities
※In addition, "international work" that engages in interpreter and translation is also recognized.

Tasks that require smooth communication using Japanese as a full -time staff (excluding the work that is being performed by those who are legally qualified)

  • "Designated Activities (Notification No. 46)" has a wider range of work that can be employed compared to "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services".

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AKIRA YAMAMOTO.AKIRA
AKIRA YAMAMOTO.AKIRA