Can this foreigner really work?

Beware of mismatches between status of residence and work content!

Introduction

This is the first question many companies that want to hire foreigners face:

Can this foreigner really work for us?"

Conclusion,“It is not enough to say, ”I want them to work.In,
Whether or not the foreigner's "status of residence" is compatible with the company's expected operations.is the most important point.

This article provides an easy-to-understand explanation of "employability" and "compatibility of status of residence" that companies should first check.

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1. "Status of residence" determines whether a foreigner can work or not.

Each foreigner residing in Japan has a "status of residence" (so-called visa).
The activities allowed (i.e., the types of work you can do) are strictly definedThe following is a list of the most common problems with the

For example:

• Study abroad" → Part-time work up to 28 hours per week (requires permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence)
• Technical, humanities, and international business" → hotel front desk work, sales work, etc.
• Specified Skills (Food Service Industry) → Can perform on-site work in the kitchen, customer service, etc.
• Permanent residents, spouses of Japanese nationals, etc." → In principle, they can work in any occupation.

✅ In other words, “living in Japan” does not necessarily mean "being able to work.It is important to note that

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2. examples of common "mismatches

❌ Example 1: I want to be hired for "technical, humanities, or international work" → I want to be a kitchen staff

This residency status is,Exclusively for white-collar jobs (interpretation, planning, IT, accounting, etc.).
As a rule, kitchen and hall work in restaurants is not required.

➡ What you need is a status of residence without work restrictions such as "Tokutei Kogei (food service industry)" or "Permanent Resident".

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❌ Example 2: "I want to hire a foreign student as a full-time employee without any change."

You can't stay on a student visa.Full-time employment is not available.The following is a list of the most common problems with the
After graduation,Change of status of residence(e.g., technical, humanities, and international services).

➡ It is important that the graduate's major coincides with his/her post-graduation work.

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3. 3 points that companies should check before hiring

1. Type of current status of residence
   　→ Check the notation on the resident card
   　(e.g., "Study Abroad," "Technical/Humanities/International Services," "Specially Designated Activities," etc.)
2. Consistency with desired job description
   　→ Is the position you plan to hire for within your visa range?
   　(Halls and kitchens have many NG residency statuses)
3. Residency Period and Future Prospects
   　→ Identify possible renewals/changes, history of job changes, work restrictions, etc.

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When should you consult a specialist?

• Even if you check your residence card before hiring,Difficult to determine if it will be allowed.Often.
• In particular, "Which visas can I hire?" Can I change my visa?" etc,Expert judgment, such as administrative scriveners, is effective..

💡 If, after hiring, it is discovered that the applicant actually has a status of residence that does not allow him/her to work, there are risks on the part of the company (e.g., charges of facilitating illegal employment).

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Summary: Confirmation before hiring is the first step to avoid problems.

In hiring foreigners,
✅ Type of status of residence
✅ Compatibility with business
✅ Future Residency Outlook

Check these three points.Always do this before hiring.is a shortcut to smooth employment.

When you think, "I want to hire this person," the first step is to check his/her status of residence.
If in doubt, please contact your local specialist.

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✅ Consultation on hiring foreigners is available.

Our office provides support for confirming, changing, and applying for status of residence related to employment of foreign nationals.
We will carefully support you from the stage of "I don't know if I can hire this foreigner or not.