Things to be aware of when hiring Specified Skilled Worker.New!!
If a company that employs Specified Skilled Worker violates laws and regulations in relation to their employment, it may receive guidance and an improvement order from the Commissioner of the Immigration Services Agency.In particular, if an improvement order is received, that fact will be made public.Failure to comply with this improvement order will result in […]
Age restrictions for status of residence of "Student"
The status of residence of "Student" is granted for those attending schools in Japan, not just university.However, please note that, in principle, there are age restrictions for those attending high school, junior high school, or elementary school with a status of residence of "Student", as detailed below. The status of residence of "Student" is also […]
For those who come to consult about status of residence
Some foreigners who come to our office for consultation clearly do not meet the eligibility requirements for status of residence.In such cases, we explain that the application is not accepted because the eligibility requirements are not met.However, some people say, "My friend got it OK, so it should be OK," or "My friend said it […]
The validity period of Certificate of Eligibility for Myanmar nationals will be extended to six months.
Due to the effects of the earthquake that occurred in central Myanmar, there have been delays in the issuance of Overseas Employment Identification Cards (OWIC) issued by the Myanmar Ministry of Labour.Therefore, for the time being, the validity period of the Certificate of Eligibility for work for Myanmar nationals who hold a valid visa issued […]
Companies that employ even one worker are required to enroll in employment insurance.
With the exception of some agricultural, forestry and fisheries businesses, any company that employs even one worker is subject to employment insurance and is required to enroll in employment insurance.For this reason, application forms for employment-related residence status include a section for entering the employment insurance applicable business number along with the corporate number of […]
Companies that accept Specified Skilled Worker must submit a "cooperation confirmation".
From April 1, 2025, affiliated institutions that accept foreigners with specified skills must submit a "cooperation confirmation" to the local government where the foreigner works, and to the local government where the foreigner lives.This "cooperation confirmation" is a promise to provide necessary cooperation when a local government asks for cooperation in a coexistence policy.The timing […]
If you want to continue job hunting in Japan after graduating from a Japanese university or vocational school.
Foreign students studying at a Japanese university or vocational school who are unable to find a job while enrolled and wish to continue job hunting after graduation will need to change their residence status to "Designated Activities".The following people are eligible to change their residence status to "Designated Activities" for job hunting purposes: In either […]
The operational guidelines for accepting Specified Skilled Worker will be revised.
The operation of accepting Specified Skilled Worker will change from April 1st of this year.here will be several changes, but the three biggest changes for the institution you work for will be as follows: Please see below for the key changes.https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001434615.pdf Our office is also registered as a support organization and provides advice to hiring […]
Category of affiliated institution
When applying for a work visa, not only the foreign national himself/herself will be screened, but also his/her affiliated institution (place of employment).As a result, documents related to the affiliated institution must be submitted, but affiliated institutions are divided into four categories, and the documents to be submitted will vary depending on the category to […]
As a general rule, businesses that employ workers are covered by employment insurance.The website of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare shows what kind of quarantine measures will be taken when entering Japan.
Businesses that employ even one worker, whether corporations or solely businesses, are covered by employment insurance, with the exception of some of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry.If you become an employment insurance-covered business, you will need to follow the steps below.1) Submit a "Notice of Success in Labor Insurance Relations" to the Labor Standards […]