Is it possible to change my status of residence from Specified Technical Skills 1 to "Gijinkoku"? Points to keep in mind when changing status of residence

Present,Specified Skills 1Some of those who are working under the status of "Technical, Humanities, International Services" ("Gijinkoku") may be considering switching to the status of "Technical, Humanities, International Services" ("Gijinkoku") in the future.

In this issue, we will explain the possibility of changing the status of residence from Tokutei Gijutsu 1 to Gijin Kokoku, the key points of the procedure, and points to keep in mind in an easy-to-understand manner.

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Specified Technical Skills 1 is a status of residence for working in specific industrial fields where there is a serious shortage of labor. On the other hand, Gijin Kokoku is a status of residence for white-collar work utilizing specialized knowledge and skills.

Since the purpose of these two statuses are different, all the requirements of the engineer's country must be met in order to change them.

Three key points of change

So what specific requirements must be met to make the change? The following three main points are important.

1. education and work experience requirements

In order to obtain the status of residence in the country of the technician,academic backgroundorwork experienceis considered important.

• academic background:
  • Must have graduated from a Japanese junior college or university
  • Must be a graduate of an overseas university.
  • Graduated from a Japanese vocational school, and the content of the major must be related to the work in which you will be engaged.
• work experience:
  • Have at least 10 years of work experience related to the work in which they are engaged.
  • At least three years of work experience in translation, interpretation, or other work related to the work in which you are engaged (in the case of "international work")

In some cases, many of those working under Specific Skill 1 may not have graduated from a vocational school or university. Even in such cases, it may be possible to change their status if they can prove their work experience.

2. job description of the new company

The work you will be doing at your new company will be recognized under the status of residence of the country of the engineer.Professional Servicesmust be

For example, simple manufacturing line work and customer service work in restaurants are not covered. Specifically, the following types of work fall under this category.

• IT engineer
• Interpreter/Translator
• designer
• Corporate planning and public relations staff

It is possible to move into a different field of work than the one in which you are working in Specific Skills 1. The important thing is that the job matches your expertise and educational background.

3. stability and business continuity of the company to which you are moving

The ability of the new company to continue its business operations in a stable manner will also be subject to examination. The company's business and financial condition will be examined.

This is an important point not only for the foreigners themselves, but also for the companies that accept them.

Points to note about the change procedure

The change procedure requires an application to the Immigration Bureau (Regional Immigration Bureau). The required documents are diverse and take time and effort to prepare.

Particularly important is the fact that with a new jobemployment contractand detail the nature of the work.statement of reasonsIt is. Clearly describing your previous work history and the expertise you can bring to your new job will accurately convey your abilities to the examiners.

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summary

Changing one's status of residence from Specified Technical Skills 1 to Technician Country is not an easy procedure. However, with the right knowledge and preparation, the path is open.

"Will my education and work history allow me to make the change?" "Does my new company meet the requirements?" If you find it difficult to make a decision on your own, we recommend that you consult with a professional administrative scrivener.

Our office has assisted many clients in changing their status of residence from Tokutei Gijutsu 1 to Gijin Kokoku. Please feel free to contact us for a free initial consultation.