Working Visa
Status of residence for foreigners who have been offered a job after graduating from a Japanese university and will stay in Japan until they find a job
Foreign nationals who have studied at a Japanese university may change their status of residence to "Designated Activities" (job hunting) if they are looking for a job after graduation.If the foreigner has been offered a job, but there is still some time before he/she can find a job, and he/she wishes to continue to stay […]
When applying for “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” based on years of practical experience
In order to be granted a status of residence of “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”, it is necessary to have an academic background such as a university degree or a certain level of practical experience.The specific number of years of work experience is as follows. When engaging in work that requires skills or knowledge belonging to […]
Scope of “Intra-company Transferee”
“Intra-company Transferee” is a status of residence for those who are transferred from an overseas company to an affiliated company in Japan.Affiliated companies here include not only transfers between parent companies and subsidiaries, but also subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries of the same parent company.“Intra-company Transferee” also apply to transfers to affiliated companies.However, transfers from one affiliated […]
When a foreigner runs a Secondhand Articles Business
A person who intends to operate a business must obtain permission from a Prefectural Public Safety Commission.If a foreigner with a work visa obtains this Secondhand Articles Business license, caution is required.In the case of a person with a status of residence of "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" or "Intra-company Transferee", which […]
After the international student graduates and changes to a Working Visa for employment, is it possible to work part-time until he actually starts working at the new employer?
International students in Japan are allowed to work outside of their status of residence up to 28 hours a week if permission is obtained.If international students continue to work in Japan after graduation, they will have to change to a Working Visa.II think that many students who had a part-time job while studying abroad want […]