Registered Support Agencies- category -

Application Procedures for Registered Support Organization (Basic Flow) To become a registered support organization, an application must be submitted to the Immigration and Residence Management Bureau. The registration is valid for 5 years, and a renewal application is required if you wish to continue. Main requirements for registration Support system: Track record of receiving mid- to long-term residents (past 2 years) and living...

The Specified Skill System is indispensable for resolving the labor shortage. However, host organizations that accept foreign personnel face the risk of violating Japan's Labor Standards Law (Labor Standards Act). Violations of the Labor Standards Law, which cannot be justified by "ignorance" or "inadvertent error," can jeopardize the continuation of business. This system is a safe...

Audio Commentary Dear Registered Support Organization, Under the revised Gyoseishoshi Law that will take effect on January 1, 2026, it will be clearly illegal to prepare documents for application for status of residence for specified skills for remuneration, no matter what the name of the act may be. ⚠️ Risk: If the cost of document preparation is included in the support outsourcing fee, etc., the illegal act...

The "Specified Technical Skills" residence status, established in April 2019, is a system that enables the acceptance of foreigners in fields where there is a serious shortage of labor. Registered support agencies play an extremely important role in the smooth operation of this system and in ensuring that foreign nationals with specified skills can live and work in Japan with peace of mind.   Movement...

The employment of specified skilled foreign nationals is a very effective means for companies suffering from labor shortages. However, the procedures for accepting foreign nationals and establishing a support system after employment involve complex knowledge and effort. Therefore, among administrative scriveners, who are professionals in the application for status of residence, further...