The Key to a Successful Work Visa Application! Guide to prove the compatibility of "education and work experience" and "job description

🔑 1. Introduction: What is the core of work visa screening?

Necessary to work in JapanThe most important factor in an application for a work visa (status of residence: "Engineer/Humanities/International Services," etc.), and the most likely cause of disapproval, is whether the applicant's educational background and work experience are compatible with the nature of the work in which he/she plans to engage.It is to prove whether or not

This is because the Immigration Bureau (Immigration Bureau) strictly checks whether the visa meets the basic purpose of the work visa, which is to allow foreigners with specialized skills to work in specialized jobs.

In this column, we will discuss how to ensure the success of your work visa application by providing this "proof of fitness."The company and the applicant should each pay attention to the followingThree key pointsand by experts.This section explains measures to prevent failure.

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📝 2. Criteria for conformity assessment: Is the educational and professional background connected to the job?

In the work visa review process, the work the applicant intends to perform must be able to make use of the applicant's knowledge and experience.Professional ServicesYou will be asked if you are a

2-1. examination points for [technical and human knowledge

Regardless of whether it is in the sciences or humanities,Field of study at university, etc.And,Work to be performed in Japanmust be closely related.

• Example (likely to be disapproved): The case of a person with a degree in economics (humanities) who works in a technical position (technology) in IT development. There is a risk of being considered unprofessional.

2-2. examination points for [international operations

This category covers translation, interpretation, language instruction, overseas transactions, and other work that requires "thinking and sensitivity grounded in foreign culture.

• Example: If the clerical work in English is merely routine,Does not fall under the category of "international operations."may be determined to be a good idea.

2-3. proof of "10 years of work experience (3 years for international business)

If the academic record does not prove relevance,10+ years of work experience(at least 3 years for international work) can be substituted, but this work experience is "specialized content".that it is the case.Detailed proof must be provided by past work history certificates or other documents.

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⚠️ 3. Avoid mistakes! 3 important points to keep in mind when applying

To prevent work visa denial, we will explain the points that require special attention from the perspective of both the company and the applicant.

Point 1:Specialization" and "specificity" of job description

• Company Notes: Submit.Employment contracts and job descriptionsThe work to be performed, in theHigh level of expertiseThe description must specifically state that it involves Instead of "general clerical work," the description should clearly state something like "planning marketing strategies based on data analysis of overseas markets."

Point 2):The applicant's "gaps in his/her career" and "reasons for changing jobs."

• Applicant Notes: For resumes and CVs.Long blank period of timeIf there is a or,Unusually high number of job changesIf so, please explain the reason for theDetailed statement of reasonsThe explanation should be provided in the following section. Clearly defining what activities were conducted during the blank period will help to prove credibility.

Point 3):Company "stability and continuity" and "working conditions"

• Company Notes: BusinessesIt is assumed that the financial situation (income statement and balance sheet) is stable. In addition, the amount of compensation to foreignThe,Equal to or better than JapaneseThe applicant must prove that the work is If the remuneration is extremely low, it will be considered contrary to the purpose of the work visa (fair remuneration for professional work).

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🛡️ 4. Administrative support: ensuring proof of conformity

The "proof of conformity" is more than just collecting documents,ExpertiseandLogical sentence structureis required.

Advantages of Success (1):Prepare a statement of reasons in support of "business expertise."

Gyoseishoshi Lawyer carefully interviews the company's business and the applicant's background,A statement of reasons describing in detail, at a level acceptable to the examiner, why it is necessary to hire this foreign nationalCreate a

Merit of Success #2:The "association" between work history and education

Even if the applicant's field of study and the nature of his/her work are a bit distant,Devise past work historyAnd so on,How to apply knowledge in your businessand logically explain strategies to increase relevance.

Advantages of Success (3):Preliminary diagnosis of the risk of non-permission

Prior to application, a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant's education and employment history, as well as the company's working conditions, is made,Possibility of disapprovalPre-diagnosis of the If the risk is high,Change to the most appropriate visa typeand,Additional Evidenceto avoid failure by proposing the following

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✅ 5. Summary: To obtain a reliable work visa

The success of your work visa application depends on accurately communicating your "expertise". In order to prevent time and financial loss due to disapproval, if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us, our experts.