It is possible to accept foreign workers under the "Specified Skilled Worker" program in the following twelve industries where there is a severe labor shortage:
１，Nursing care
２，Building cleaning
３，Industrial machinery manufacturing Electric and electronic information-related industries
４，Construction
５，Shipbuilding and ship-related industries
６，Automobile repair and maintenance
７，Aviation
８，Accommodation
９，Agriculture
10，Fishery and aquaculture
11，Food and beverage manufacturing
12，Food Service Industry
The "Specified Skilled Worker" residence status has two categories: "Type 1" and "Type 2".
・Skills that require a considerable level of knowledge or experience are required.
This refers to skills that require a significant period of practical experience, and it is understood to denote the ability to perform certain tasks at a certain level without requiring special nurturing or training.
→The proficiency level of such skills is determined through examinations or assessments
that correspond to the job categories specified in the field-specific operational
guidelines.
・In the case of "Specified Skilled Worker Type 1" visa holders, it is required to have a basic level of Japanese language proficiency that allows for everyday conversation and does not hinder daily life. Additionally, specific levels of Japanese language proficiency necessary for job-related tasks are required in each specified industry field. The required Japanese language proficiency levels are confirmed through examinations or assessments established by the administrative agencies responsible for each industry field.
・This refers to highly skilled expertise acquired through years of practical experience or other means. It requires a level of expertise and skills equivalent to or higher than those of foreign nationals holding current specialized or technical residence statuses in their respective fields. For example, it includes the ability to independently perform highly specialized and technical tasks or to oversee and manage operations as a supervisor while demonstrating skilled proficiency in the assigned tasks.
→The skill level is determined through examinations or other means that correspond to the job categories within the specific designated industrial field, as defined in the sector-specific operational guidelines.
〇An application for the issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status can also be made by a representative of the accepting institution, such as a staff member.
〇Applications for permission to change residence status or extend the period of stay must be made in person by the individual or by a administrative scrivener, etc. at the local immigration office.
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