Cases of hiring foreign nationals who successfully obtained "Technical/Humanities/International Services" status of residence｜Tips for obtaining a work visa are also explained.

July 30, 2025October 12, 2025

Technical/Humanities/International Services Visa Application Success Stories

For companies wishing to hire foreign nationals as full-time employees, obtaining status of residence is an important procedure that cannot be avoided.
Among them, the work visa required for hiring foreign nationals for office work is calledTechnical/Humanities/International Services」。

This time,Successful cases of successfully obtaining visasas well as introducing thePoints to keep in mind when applying and what makes a successful applicationThis section explains the

What is the status of residence "Technical/Humanities/International Services"?

This residency status is,Work visa required for foreign nationals to engage in work in Japan that makes use of their specialized knowledge and language skills..

Examples of supported occupations:

Sales, Accounting, Marketing
Interpretation, translation, and trade services
Systems engineer, programmer
Design, public relations, planning

💡 Point: **"Relevance of educational background and job description "** is a prerequisite for screening.

Case Study】Hiring a Chinese student as a full-time employee at a specialized trading company → Success in obtaining a visa

🟢 Background

Client company: Trading company specializing in import/export in Kyoto City
Prospective employee: Female from China (graduated from a private university in Japan, majoring in international business)

🔹 Expected Job Title

Making the most of ChineseTrade administration and overseas transaction support(Import/export documentation, liaison with business partners, etc.)

📄 Devices of documents to be submitted (practical points)

job description(2) The relevance of the job to the person's language ability and university major is clearly stated in the "Job Description" section.
Attached is a partial attendance management system and operations manual.and reinforces the credibility of the actual work situation.
Company brochure and website excerptsand others are also attached to explain the stability of the company.

🎉 Result

Notification of "Technical/Humanities/International Services" visa approval** in about 45 days after application.
as one wishes1 year of residencyin a form that is easy to update.

Commonly denied cases and countermeasures for Technical/Humanities/International Services visa applications

❌ Typical NG pattern

Major and duties do not match (e.g., economics degree and factory floor work)
Duties are unclear only in the employment contract.
Insufficient explanation of internal systems in small and medium-sized enterprises

✅ Key Points to Consider

Clearly state how the job description "relates to what you have learned in college".
Avoid vague job descriptions or "chore-oriented" descriptions.
Small businesses areCareful explanation of the working environment and management system in a separate document.It is important to

What are the advantages of hiring an administrative scrivener?

👨‍💼 Administrative Scrivener:
The less experience a company has in hiring foreign nationals, the more important it is to explain the application. In some cases, the way it is written can change the outcome of the screening process."

🔸 What we can do for you

Compatibility Assessment of Status of Residence
Check for consistency with planned employment duties
Preparation of necessary documents, translation, and application agency

Summary] "Preparation" is the key to hiring foreigners and obtaining visas.

For hiring foreign nationals as full-time employees,Selection of appropriate status of residence and advance preparation are essential..
The "Technical/Humanities/International Services" visa is a work visa used by many companies, though,The screening process is never easy.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
As in success stories such as the one in this article,Early preparation and accurate applicationand start employment with peace of mind.