Overwhelming Preferences! Advantages of the "Highly Specialized Worker Visa" and tips for smooth application

If you are a foreigner who is considering working in Japan or a company that is considering hiring excellent foreign human resources, are you familiar with the "highly specialized profession" status of residence?

The Advanced Specialist Visa is a visa status created to actively accept foreign personnel with a high level of expertise in a specific field. Compared to a regular work visa, this visa brings various advantages to the acquirer and the employing company. In this issue, we will explain the advantages and tips for a smooth application process.

Three major advantages of the Highly Specialized Visa

The highly specialized visa provides three main major advantages

1. shortcut to permanent residence permit With a regular work visa, you must, in principle, stay in Japan for at least 10 years to obtain permanent residence. However, in the case of an advanced professional visa, if the following conditions are met,Minimum 1 yearYou can apply for a permanent residence permit at

• High scorers (80 points or more): Achievement in the area of expertise, education, and annual income with a minimum of 80 points in the point calculation,Only one yearThe application for permanent residence will be possible with a residence of
• Regular advanced professional (70 points or more): If you score 70 points or more,3 yearsThe application for permanent residence will be possible with a residence of

2. permission for combined activities As a general rule, a regular work visa holder may not engage in activities other than those permitted. For example, a person with a "technical, humanities, or international services" visa status cannot be paid as a seminar lecturer at another company. However, the advanced professional visa is in addition to the activities permitted under the status of residence,Activities across multiple disciplinesis allowed.

3. various family support With a regular work visa, the activities allowed to the spouse and children are restricted, even if they are dependent on the foreigner himself/herself. However, with a highly specialized visa, the following generous support is available

• Spouse's employment: The spouse of a foreign national with a highly specialized visa, even if he or she does not meet the requirements of education and work experience,You will be allowed to work in a specific field.
• Parental accompaniment: In the case where the annual household income of a foreign national with a highly specialized visa is 8 million yen or more,Accompanying Parents to Japanmay be allowed.
• Employment of domestic servants: Foreigners with advanced professional visas, if certain conditions are met,Hiring domestic servants (nanny)You can do this.

The key to a smooth application: point calculation is everything!

In the application for an advanced professional visa,Point calculation is very importantIt is. Points are awarded for various items such as education, work experience, annual income, age, and Japanese language ability, and a total of 70 points or more is required to be eligible to apply.

1. thorough understanding of point calculation tables First, the Immigration and Immigration Agency has publishedCheck every detail of the point calculation table.The first step is to know exactly what your score will be.In particular, annual income is a very large point allocation itemSo, prepare accurate information.

2. consult an expert administrative scrivener Point calculations are complex, and self-judgment and incorrect information increases the risk of disallowance. It is also important to properly prepare documentation to prove points.

• How much annual income do I need to apply?"
• Which documents do I need to submit to prove my point?"
• If you have multiple employment histories, how should they be listed?"

In cases where it is difficult to make a judgment on one's own, such as the following, it is recommended to consult with an administrative scrivener who is an expert in residency status procedures. The specialist will accurately understand the applicant's situation,Calculate the most advantageous points and advise precisely on the necessary documentsThe company will do this for you.

3. plan ahead for preparation of necessary documents Various certifying documents are required to apply for status of residence. In particular, it may take time to obtain certificates of graduation or employment history obtained abroad. In order to make the application process go smoothly,Start preparing documents early, in consultation with an administrative scrivener.It is important to

The highly specialized visa is very attractive for foreign nationals working in Japan and for companies hiring foreign personnel. Please consult with a specialist to see if your skills and experience meet the requirements for this visa.