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application for naturalization
For Those Considering Applying for Naturalization|An Administrative Scrivener Explains the Procedural Flow and Important Points
✅ What is naturalization? --Naturalization is the process by which a foreign national becomes a Japanese citizen. Once naturalization is granted, you will have the same rights and obligations as a Japanese national, and you will be issued a Japanese passport. ✅ Reasons why applications for naturalization are increasing Recently, the following... -
Advanced human resources visa
How to hire a foreigner with a postgraduate degree on an advanced human resources visa? | Points for companies to know about the application process
Many foreign nationals who wish to work in Japan are highly specialized professionals who have completed master's or doctoral programs. In order to hire them, we would like to make use of the "advanced professional visa" (commonly known as the "advanced human resources visa"). In this article, we will provide an overview of the "advanced professional visa" and how to... -
Employed Foreigners and Japanese Language Proficiency
Is it safe to hire foreigners who cannot speak Japanese? What are the measures that businesses should know?
It is a waste to say “I am not good at Japanese = not hired". There is a way to make your career successful. Many employers are concerned about hiring a foreigner who does not speak Japanese well. We hear such concerns from many employers. But in fact**, there are many foreigners who can play an active role even if their Japanese is not perfect.... -
Procedures for status of residence
Who applies for residency status? A thorough explanation of the company's role and points to note!
Who does the visa application?“ - Actually, the cooperation of the company is essential. One of the most common questions we receive from people in charge of companies wishing to hire foreigners is, ”Isn't it up to the person himself/herself to apply for the status of residence? In reality, it is the foreigner himself/herself who must do all the work. In reality, even if the foreigner himself/herself is the "applicant," the... -
Employment of foreign nationals introduced by foreign recruitment agencies
Beware of hiring foreigners through foreign recruitment agencies! How to Avoid Troubles by a Resident Status Expert
💬To companies considering hiring foreigners, "I was referred to you by an employment agency, but is it safe to hire you as is?" Please read this article before you have such concerns. 🛑 It is dangerous to leave the job to a foreign recruitment agency! It is not always the case that the personnel introduced by an introduction agency will be granted a status of residence... -
Employment of Foreigners and Status of Residence
Can this foreigner really work?
Be careful of the mismatch between the status of residence and the nature of the work! Many companies that want to hire a foreigner are first confronted with this question: “Can this foreigner really work for us? In conclusion, it is not enough to just say ”I want them to work for us", but it is also necessary to ... -
specific skill
Must Read Before Hiring! A Complete Guide to the Administrative Schedule for Hiring Specially Skilled Foreigners in the Food Service Industry
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... -
Visa Status Examination
How long does it take to examine an application for visa status? Measures to shorten the examination and the average number of days are disclosed.
⏳ 1. Introduction: Eliminating Concerns about the Screening Period for Visa Applications After applying for a visa (status of residence), the screening period, or "when will I be approved?" is a major concern that directly affects living and working in Japan, as well as hiring plans of companies. The Immigration Bureau (Immigration Bureau of Japan) website provides a guideline... -
Technical/Humanities/International Services
Cases of hiring foreign nationals who successfully obtained "Technical/Humanities/International Services" status of residence|Tips for obtaining a work visa are also explained.
For companies wishing to hire foreign nationals as full-time employees, obtaining status of residence is an important procedure that cannot be avoided. Among these, "Technical/Humanities/International Services" is the work visa required for hiring foreign nationals for office work. In this issue, we will introduce a successful case where a visa was successfully obtained... -
exchange student
For companies wishing to hire foreign students|Basic knowledge and points to note regarding "Technical/Humanities/International Services" status of residence
In this era of globalization, more and more companies are considering hiring international students. However, an important procedure called **"Change of Status of Residence "** is required when hiring. In this article, we will explain what you need to know to properly hire international students from the perspective of an administrative scrivener. Why foreign students...
