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Key Points to Hiring Specified Skilled Foreigners to Resolve Human Resource Shortages

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Introduction.

In recent years, there has been a growing shortage of human resources in the field of small and medium-sized enterprises. In particular, in the manufacturing, nursing care, and lodging industries, domestic job seekers alone are increasingly unable to secure the human resources they need.
Under these circumstances, the acceptance of "specified skilled foreign nationals" is attracting attention as a means of securing human resources with the ability to work immediately.

What is a Specified Technical Foreigner?

foreign national with special skillsare foreign human resources who are authorized to work immediately in fields where there is a serious shortage of human resources in Japan.
This is a relatively new status of residence that went into effect in April 2019 and is available to those who have passed the proficiency test and the Japanese language exam.

Sectors of employment available (14 sectors)

The following 14 fields of business are eligible to employ foreigners with specified skills.

fieldTypical Occupations
careCaregivers, home helpers
building cleaninggarbage collector
forges and foundriesMachining, casting, plastic molding, etc.
Industrial machinery manufacturingAssembly work, machine operation
Electronic and electrical equipment manufacturingAssembly and inspection
constructionCarpentry, formwork construction, rebar construction
Shipbuilding & Marine IndustryShip assembly, painting, welding
automobile maintenanceautomobile mechanic
aviationAirport ground staff, maintenance assistance
lodgingHotel front desk, room cleaning
agricultureFacility vegetable, livestock, and fruit cultivation
fishing (industry)Aquaculture and fishing operations
Food and beverage manufacturingFood processing and production assistance
restaurant industryCooking assistance, customer service

Points: 1. All fields specialize in field work, which is often lacking among Japanese.

Period of stay and renewal

There are two types of specified skill status of residence.

  1. Specified Technical Skills No. 1 (5 years)
    • Period of stay: 1 year, 6 months, renewable in 4-month increments (up to 5 years in total)
    • Family members: Not allowed in principle
  2. Specified Technical Skill No. 2 (indefinite)
    • Period of stay: Renewable, near permanent residence, possible to work
    • Family members: Possible
    • Target sectors: Construction, shipbuilding, and marine industry only in some sectors

Requirements of the host company

There are certain conditions for companies to employ specified skilled foreign nationals.

  1. Contract with a registered support organization (in the case of specific skills 1)
    • Provide assistance with acceptance procedures, daily living support, and periodic meetings
    • Can be outsourced to external administrative scriveners or professional organizations
  2. Appropriate working environment
    • Enrollment in labor laws and social insurance
    • Ensuring Health and Safety
  3. Clarification of recruitment plan
    • Specify job duties, hours of work, and wage conditions
    • Business considerations based on Japanese language ability

summary

Specified skilled foreigners are,An effective means of securing foreign human resources with immediate skills and resolving the issue of human resource shortages.
However, acceptance requires preparation on the part of the company and cooperation with a registered support organization.
By following the appropriate procedures, even small and medium-sized companies can employ foreign nationals with peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What level of Japanese language proficiency is required for specified skilled foreigners?
A. The standard level of Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 is recommended for Specified Proficiency 1. A level of daily conversation is desirable.

Q2. can I bring my family over?
A. In principle, Specified Skills 1 is not allowed, but Specified Skills 2 is allowed.

Q3: Can we do the acceptance procedures in-house?
A. It is partially possible, but due to procedural and lifestyle support obligations, it is generally outsourced to a registered support organization.

Reliable Support System

This office is responsible for the "acceptance of specified skilled foreign nationals" required for the acceptance of specified skilled foreign nationals.Registered Support AgenciesThe company is accredited by the "Japan Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA).
We provide appropriate support for procedures, daily life support, periodic interviews, and other services to ensure that your company can hire foreign personnel with peace of mind.

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