Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services

In many cases when hiring new foreign employees, the foreigner applies for this status of residence.

(Example) Change of status residence : from Student to Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services Please see below for an overview of this status of residence.

Each fieldsEngineerSpecialist in Humanities
Eligibility requirementsKnowledge and skill in Natural science field   Knowledge and skill in Social Sciences and Humanities
Types of occupationEngineer, IT Engineer, Developer, etc.General work relating to Accounting, Legal Affairs, Sales job etc.
Review StandardsApplicable to any of the following
・ Graduated from university and majored in a subject relevant to the duties which foreign nationals plan to undertake.
・ Have studied subjects relating to work and have graduated from a vocational school in Japan.
・ Have at least 10 years relevant experience.  
Exceptional case: Passing certain qualifying   IT exams  designated in a public notice.
(The following requirement also applies to   the ‘’International  Services’’ work category)  
*Receive no less remuneration than would a     Japanese national for comparable work
Each fieldsInternational  Services
Eligibility requirementsSpecific ways of thought or sensitivity based on experience with a foreign culture
Types of occupationTranslator, Interpreter, Designer, Language teacher etc.
Review Standards・ Engaged in the activity which is considered as “international services”.
・ Have 3 years or more of work experience in the field of international services and related     field business.
(Translator, Interpreter and Language teacher jobs)
– No Business Experience needed for Bachelor’s degree or higher degree holders.