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What is the meaning of a certificate of graduation from a Japanese language school that is useful for visa applications?
In order for a foreigner to work in Japan, he/she must obtain a "status of residence" (work visa). However, not just anyone can be granted a work visa, and academic background, work experience, and expertise are important points for examination. In this context, companies and applicants are often asked questions such as, "Do you speak Japanese...? -
How to check residency status when hiring a part-time foreigner
The demand for foreign part-time workers, particularly in the convenience store, restaurant, and logistics industries, is increasing every year. While this contributes to the labor shortage, there is also a risk that companies may be charged with encouraging illegal employment if they fail to check the status of residence. How many hours per week can a foreign student work? What is the "Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence..."? -
What documents does the company need to renew a visa for a foreign employee? A Thorough Guide
In recent years, an increasing number of companies are hiring foreign nationals as regular or contract employees. However, when hiring foreign employees, it is important not to forget about "visa (status of residence) renewal. If the employee does not renew his/her status of residence before it expires, he/she will be in Japan illegally, and the company will be... -
【京都・ビザ申請】外国人を正社員として雇用する時のビザ手続き完全ガイド
In recent years, an increasing number of companies have been hiring foreign nationals as full-time employees in response to labor shortages and globalization in Japan. Especially in fields such as IT, trade, tourism, and food & beverage, it is not uncommon for the hiring of foreign employees to be directly linked to corporate growth. However, hiring foreign nationals as regular employees... -
New Requirements for the Business/Management Visa
The requirements for the Business/Management visa will be revised. The minimum capital requirement will be raised to 30 million yen or more, six times the current amount. In addition, the employment of at least one full-time employee wil... -
Handling of "Japanese Language Proficiency Certificate" in the application for naturalization
Introduction When applying for naturalization, the applicant's living conditions and eligibility are strictly checked through interviews and examination of submitted documents at the Legal Affairs Bureau. The most important of these checks is the applicant's "Japanese language ability. After naturalization, the applicant will live as a Japanese citizen, so daily life and social... -
留学生の就職ビザ申請で増えている不許可理由とは
はじめに 日本の大学や専門学校を卒業した留学生が、日本で就職するためには「技術・人文知識・国際業務」などの在留資格（いわゆる就職ビザ）への変更申請が必要です。しかし近年、申請しても不許可になるケースが増えているのをご存じでしょうか。 本コ... -
Key Points to Hiring Specified Skilled Foreigners to Resolve Human Resource Shortages
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... -
What is the Fostered Work Program?
動画で解説 人手不足が続く中、外国人材の受け入れ制度が大きく変わりつつあります。育成就労制度は「職場で育て、特定技能レベルの実務力に引き上げる」ことを目的とした新しい制度で、従来の技能実習制度の代替あるいは後継として位置づけられています... -
Now Is the Time to Start Your Business in Kyoto - Before the Capital Requirement Rises to 30 Million Yen
From 2025 onward, the Japanese government is considering raising the minimum capital requirement for the Business Manager Visa from 5 million yen to 30 million yen.Before this significant change takes effect, now is the best timing to es...
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