Kyoto Visa Application] Don't Stumble When Hiring Foreigners! All you need to know about types of status of residence and procedures

For corporate human resource managers who have started to hire foreigners but do not know which visa is required, or have stopped hiring because of complicated procedures. In order to succeed in hiring foreign nationals, you need to know what kind of visa the personnel you wish to hire should have.Type of Status of ResidenceIt is essential to correctly understand and follow the appropriate procedures for This column explains the basics of residency status that companies should know and specific steps to take to avoid problems.

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Basics of hiring foreigners: Which status of residence allows you to "work"?

In order to work, foreign nationals residing in Japan must, in principle, have a status of residence that allows them to "work".

What are the "technical, humanities, and international services" that many Japanese companies employ?

."Technical/Humanities/International ServicesThe "Gijinkoku Visa" (commonly known as the "Gijinkoku Visa") is the most common visa status for foreigners with a four-year university degree or higher and the knowledge and skills necessary for international work, such as translation and interpretation, to work for Japanese companies.

• Technology: IT engineers, mechanical design, and other tasks requiring knowledge in the fields of science and engineering
• Humanities Knowledge: Accounting, sales, planning, and other tasks requiring knowledge of economics, sociology, etc.
• International Operations: Translation, language teaching, public relations, and other work that makes use of foreign cultures and sensitivities

Other major work visas (e.g., specified skills, management and administration)

status of residence (in Japan)	Main target audience and objectives
specific skill	Foreign nationals who can make an immediate contribution in specific fields (nursing care, construction, food service, etc.) where there is a serious shortage of labor.
Management and Administration	Foreign nationals who establish a company in Japan to manage and control a business
specified activities	Foreign nationals designated for individual activities such as EPA nurses, internships, etc.

Points to note when hiring part-time workers (Permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence visa)

."Study abroadand "Family StayIn principle, foreign nationals with a status of residence of "I have a work visa" are not allowed to work. However, with the permission of the Immigration Bureau (Permission to engage in activities other than that permitted under the current status of residence), you can work part-time within limits such as 28 hours per week. Companies should always check the back of your residence card when hiring.

Resident status procedures that companies should support after the hiring decision is made

If the foreigner to whom you have made a job offer is already in Japan, the company will assist you with the following procedures

Flow of application for permission for "Change of Status of Residence

Foreign nationals to be hired are currently "studying abroad" or otherStatus of Residence Not Permitted to WorkIf you have a new job description that fits your newChange to a work visamust be applied for.

1. Conclusion of an employment contract between a company and a foreigner
2. Preparation of necessary documents (employment contract, business summary, profit and loss statement, etc.) on the company side
3. Application for permission to change status of residence to the Immigration Bureau(Approximately one to three months prior to the expected date of employment)

Important] Documents to be submitted by the company: Proof of stability and continuity of business

The screening process allows companies to accept foreign nationalsstabilitywill be emphasized. The most recentFinancial statements (profit and loss statement) and corporate tax payment certificatesis a very important document. For newly established companies, a detailed business plan is required.

Avoid problems when hiring! Checklist of Requirements for "Technical/Humanities/International Services

The main reason for the disapproval,Relevance of "work experience" and "education and work history"is that it cannot be proven.

• The point to prove the "relevance" of the work and major:
  • NG example:. Despite having majored in economics, he works on a completely unrelated factory line.
  • OK Example:. He majored in business administration and performed planning and marketing duties for the Japan office.
• Specific interpretation of education and work experience requirements (e.g., for technical school graduates):
  • If you are a technical school graduate, your major field of study and the nature of your workPerfect matchis required more strictly.

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