The "Technical/Humanities/International Services Visa" will be dropped!

The "Technical/Humanities/International Business Visa" (hereinafter referred to as "Gijinkoku Visa") is the most commonly used status of residence for foreign nationals to work in Japan. However, while the number of applications is high, the number of cases of denial is also increasing, and the screening process is becoming more severe every year.

Even if you think that your major at university is related to your job, and that your salary is the same as that of a Japanese national, for some reason, there is no end to the number of cases in which you receive a letter of disapproval.

In this column, we will discuss the immigration inspectors who are often overlooked by applicants and companies.Check underwaterFive Surprising Reasons for Disapproval."and in the unlikely event of a denial.This section explains the best practices for avoiding failure in reapplication from an administrative scrivener's point of view.

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1. 🚨 5 "unexpected reasons" for disapproval

Even if you meet the basic requirements for education and job description, the following five points may cause your application to be rejected.

Reason 1: "Insufficient explanation" of corporate stability and continuity

Companies that have been in business for only a short time or that have been in the red recently should be cautious.

Immigration officials continue to employ foreigners on a long-term basis and pay them a steady salary** "physical strength."The Bank will strictly check whether there are any Especially for companies that have been in business for less than 5 years or have an unstable financial situation,The key is the persuasiveness** of the "business plan."

• Surprising checkpoints: as a companyInevitability of hiring foreign personneland,Specific plans for sales recovery（If you can't clearly explain your business (client list, contract prospects, etc.), you may be judged as "just filling a manpower shortage." and the stability of the company itself may be questioned.

Reason 2: The "sophistication" of the job description is not objectively demonstrated.

The Gijinkoku visa is for work that makes use of **"advanced specialized knowledge and skills "** learned at universities and other institutions.

Even if the application is simply filed as "interpretation/translation work," the actual workPaperwork, miscellaneous tasks and simple customer serviceis the main focus, it is considered "simple labor without expertise" and is rejected.

• Surprising checkpoints: When describing the duties of the job,Not just anyone can do the job."If you cannot explain **"why the expertise of foreign personnel is necessary "** with objective evidence (e.g., preparation of documents requiring expertise, consulting with a thorough knowledge of the legal system of a particular country, etc.), the risk of non-permission increases.

Reason 3: "Relevance" between educational background/major and job description is abstract.

It is harder to accept associations that are too broad, such as "I'm in sales because I have a degree in economics."

The immigration office seeks,Specific courses taken in college or universityThe,What part of your duties will be utilized after application and how?The specifics of thelogical consistency.

• Surprising checkpoints: "Based on my knowledge of 00 studies, I will be responsible for □□□ duties."business execution processIf you do not explain in detail up to the "1" level, it will be judged to be mere paperwork.

Reason 4: Neglect of "poor conduct" in past residency history

Not only the initial application, but also past residency status is subject to review.

Particularly,Low attendance when I was an international studentand,Violation of regulations on activities outside the scope of qualification (working long hours as a part-time worker)orDelinquency in tax payment obligations and social insurance premiumsand other "bad conduct" records continue to remain in the Immigration Bureau's database.

• Surprising checkpoints: If there have been problems in the past, do not simply submit an application,Why did the problem arise?"and "currently improving."indicate thatIt is difficult to restore trust without a letter of remorse or documentation of evidence of improvement.

Reason 5: Lack of proof of "Japanese equivalency" in employment contracts

Not only for the direct reason that the salary level is lower, but also because of the "equal to or higher than the Japanese" requirement.Objective proofis also a cause for disapproval if there is a lack of

• Surprising checkpoints: Perform equivalent work for the same companyPay stubs and wage ledgers for Japanese employeesIf a company cannot provide documentation to prove that there is "no difference" between the two, "Isn't this unfair treatment of foreigners?" If a company cannot submit documents to prove that there is "no difference" between the two, the company may be suspected of "unfair treatment of foreigners.

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2. ✅ The "essentials" to avoid failure in reapplication

In the unlikely event that you receive a notice of disapproval,Immediate reapplication should be avoided at all costs.It is. The key to success is to understand the exact reason for the disapproval and to eliminate the problem.

Secret 1: Hearing the reasons for inadmissibility "verbally and in depth" at the immigration office.

The notice of disapproval often states the reasons for disapproval only in the abstract.

alwaysVisit the immigration officeFrom the ExaminerSpecific Reasons for Disapprovalindicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.ask a question orallyLet's take the opportunity. This oral explanation isYou can only take it once.This is a valuable opportunity. You can't tell from a written document.Essential IssuesThe first step in reapplication is to understand the

Secret 2: Attach a "written rebuttal and improvement plan" to the reasons for disapproval.

In a reapplication, you must provide the "reasons why the previous application was disapproved".clarified on their own and that it has been completely resolved.must be convincingly documented.

• Examples of specific measures:
  • If corporate stability is an issue,Specific Sales Recovery Planwith a description of theDetailed business planattached.
  • If the sophistication of the duties is the issue,business flowchartand create aProcesses where expertise is essentialis indicated with a red line and explained.
  • If bad behavior is a problem,certificate of tax payment.A written explanation of the circumstances leading to the improvementattached.

Secret 3: Recognize that reapplication is "persuasion to the Immigration Bureau".

Applying for a visa is not just a process of submitting documents,Convince the immigration authorities logically and with objective evidence that "we meet the requirements for status of residence and are worthy of staying in Japan.Action.

The notice of disapproval is a fact of "failed persuasion". In reapplying, the immigration officer's viewpoint, which was overlooked the last timeof the documents to be submitted, and a thorough analysis of theResolve inconsistencies,Clearer claimsshould be done.

Summary: Please contact a visa application professional.

This is one of the reasons why it is difficult for applicants and companies to be aware of the denial of a technical national visa.Complex and specialized reasonsis lurking.

At Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Alex International Office, based on our extensive experience and expertise, we are able to provide a persuasive argument from the hearing of the reasons for disapproval.Preparation of reapplication documentsandNegotiations with immigration authoritiesWe provide consistent support from the start to the end of the project.

If you are troubled by a disapproval or want to ensure the success of your reapplication, please contact us before it is too late.