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What are the reasons for the increasing number of disapproval of foreign students' employment visa applications?

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Foreign student visa denials are increasing.

Introduction.

Foreign students who have graduated from a Japanese university or vocational school need to apply for a change of status of residence to "Technical/Humanities/International Services" or other status of residence (so-called "Employment Visa") in order to find employment in Japan.
However, in recent years, even if you apply forMore and more cases are being disapproved.Did you know that the

In this column, we will summarize the reasons for disapproval that have been prominent recently and introduce points that international students and host companies should be aware of in advance.

Main Reasons for Disapproval

1. Education background does not match job description

  • If there is little relevance between your major field of study and the nature of the work you will be doing at your place of employment, you may be denied.
    Example: International student majoring in IT applies as a hall staff in a restaurant → likely to be rejected.

2. Job description considered simple labor

  • The "Gijinkoku" visa is for activities that require specialized knowledge and skills.
  • If the work is determined to be simple labor such as factory line work, customer service, sales, etc., it will be disapproved.

3. Lack of structure on the part of the company

  • The screening process is concerned when the stability of the business is weak, such as when the employing company has just been established or the size of its sales and staff is small.
  • Underdeveloped social insurance and taxation systems are also a major negative factor.

4. Incomplete or insufficient explanation of submitted documents

  • Increasingly, disapproval is also due to insufficiently complete documentation, such as vague job descriptions and inadequate employment contracts.
  • These days, there is a strong demand for specificity in business operations, rather than "just a formatted document.

5. Problems with grades and attendance while in school

  • Poor grades and poor attendance as an international student are also checked.
  • If the applicant is judged as "not adapted to life in Japan," his/her suitability for employment may be questioned.

Points to avoid disapproval

  1. Clearly demonstrate the relevance of the job description to the field of study
  2. Describe the job in detail (emphasize expertise, not manual tasks).
  3. Keep the company's management situation and employment system in place.
  4. Prepare accurate and careful application documents.
  5. Be aware of attendance and grades while in school

summary

In applying for an employment visa for a foreign student, it is not only the effort of the student,Lack of preparation on the part of the host companyIn many cases, disapproval is due to
We support proper application for status of residence by understanding the position of both foreign students and companies.

✅ "I want to hire a foreign student, but I'm not sure if I can get a visa."
✅ "I don't know how to explain the connection between my major and my job."

If you have any concerns about this, please contact us.

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