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The Specified Skill System is a residence qualification for accepting foreign human resources who can make an immediate contribution in industrial fields where it is difficult to secure human resources in Japan. Companies (host organizations) that employ foreign personnel with specified skills in the building cleaning field are required to meet the requirements according to the characteristics of the field and the...

The number of foreign workers in Japan continues to reach record highs. Among these, the "Specified Technical Skills" residence status is the one that is growing most vigorously. This system is not just a manpower shortage measure, but is fundamentally changing Japanese society and the way foreign workers' careers are structured. 1. "Tokutei...

For foreign nationals working in Japan with a work visa (technical, humanities, international services, etc.), changing jobs is an opportunity for career advancement. However, if you fail to notify the Immigration Bureau when you change jobs, or if your new job description does not match your visa type, you may be denied your next visa renewal...

In Japan, where labor shortages are becoming increasingly serious, the specified skills program is an important means of securing foreign workers who can be immediately effective in the workforce. However, many companies may be puzzled by the requirements they must meet and the complexity of the procedures. In this column, we will discuss the requirements for companies that are considering accepting foreign nationals with specified skills....

Some of you who are currently working under the "Specified Technical Skills 1" status may be considering changing your status of residence to "Technical/Humanities/International Services" ("Gijinkoku") in the future. In this issue, we will discuss the change of status of residence from Tokutei Gijutsu 1 to Gijinkoku...

Introduction In recent years, there has been a growing shortage of human resources in the field of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Especially in the manufacturing, nursing care, and lodging industries, it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure the human resources needed by domestic job seekers alone. Under such circumstances, the acceptance of "specified skilled foreigners" is a means of securing human resources who can work immediately...

The restaurant industry continues to face a serious labor shortage. One solution that is attracting attention is the employment of "specified skilled foreign nationals. However, accepting specified skilled personnel requires complex procedures and systematic schedule management. In this article, we will discuss the procedures from recruitment planning to the start of work...

Japanese society is facing a serious shortage of labor. In order to solve this problem, the **Specified Technical Skills** status of residence was introduced. In this article, we will provide an overview of the "Specified Technical Skills", the industries and occupations covered, application requirements, procedural flow, and points to note from the perspective of an administrative scrivener. 1. 1. "Specified Skills"...