How to hire a foreigner with a postgraduate degree on an advanced human resources visa? | Points for companies to know about the application process

Some foreigners who wish to find employment in Japan have completed master's and doctoral programs.Highly specialized personnelThere are many
In recruiting them, we want to take advantage of theHighly Specialized Worker Visa (commonly known as the "Highly Qualified Personnel Visa")".
In this article, an administrative scrivener provides an easy-to-understand overview of the advanced human resources visa and points to keep in mind when hiring a foreigner with a postgraduate degree.

What is a 🔷Skilled Professionals Visa (Highly Skilled Worker Visa)?

✅ Superceding work visa through points system

• Points are awarded for education, annual income, employment history, Japanese language skills, etc., with a total score of 70 or higher.
• If certain conditions are met, you can get more preferential treatment than a regular work visa.

＼ Check the official page of the Ministry of Justice for more information ／.
👉 Preferential measures on immigration control through the advanced human resources point system (Ministry of Justice)

🔷Points Evaluation Criteria for Highly Skilled Worker Visa

📝 [Step type block] Example of additive items (excerpt)
Item Description
Education Master's degree (Master) +20 points
PhD +30 points
Annual income 3 million yen or more +5-40 points
Work experience At least 3 years of work experience +5-15 points
Japanese language proficiency JLPT N1 or Business Conversation +15 points

💡 Points can be adjusted in combination. Preliminary diagnosis first!

What are the 🔷 benefits to the company?

• The period of stay isUp to 5 years → Indefinite (No. 2)Can be extended up to
• Spouse work permit and parental accompaniment possible.
• Flexibility to work second and third jobs
• In some cases, acquisition of permanent residence is reduced to as little as one year.

🔷Three points to keep in mind when hiring

☑️ Match education to job description

Example: Hiring a person with a Master's degree in engineering for an administrative position → Possible disallowance
🎯 Consistency between job duties and education is important!

☑️ Appropriate compensation and contractual arrangements

• Set the appropriate annual income and employment status for your master's or doctoral degree.
• Approximate minimum annual income: 3 million yen or more (depending on age and duties)

☑️ Check points and develop substantiation materials

By submittal."Elements that can be added."You must be prepared to accurately prove that the
✔ Resume, diploma, work history, language certificates, etc.

🔷From application to employment

🚀STEP
STEP1] Preliminary point diagnosis (consult an administrative scrivener)

STEP 2] Preparation of terms and conditions of employment and contract

STEP3] Preparation of necessary documents and application

STEP4] Permission → Start of employment

STEP5] Support for continued employment, renewal and permanent residence

🔷What we support

• ✅ Advanced Human Resource PointsFree Diagnosis
• ✅ Document preparation and application on behalf of the client(Support for both companies and foreign nationals)
• ✅ Renewal of status of residence after employmentConsultation on switching to permanent residencealso supported
• ✅ English language support is also available (*adjusted as needed).