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Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) is a status of residence created to give foreign nationals more opportunities to work in Japan. There are two types of Specified Skilled Worker status of residence: type (i) and type (ii). The type (ii) status of residence requires more specialized skills than type (i).
14 Employment Fields Covered by Specified Skilled Worker (i)
The Specified Skilled Worker (i) Status of Residence
2 Employment Fields Covered by Specified Skilled Worker (iI)
15 - Construction Industry (Managing the work of constructing houses, buildings, and other structures),
16 - Ship building and Ship MAchinery Industries (Managing the work of Building Ships).
The Specified Skilled Worker (ii) Status of Residence No duration restrictions. You can bring your family to Japan.
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This potential shift in Japan's foreign labor policy signifies an effort to address the labor shortage issue and meet the demands of businesses seeking a stable workforce. By allowing skilled foreign workers to live in the country indefinitely, the government aims to provide greater stability and support for industries that require a diverse range of skilled professionals.
It will be interesting to observe how this proposal unfolds and how it may impact Japan's labor market and overall economy.
How to apply?
People who are outside JapanPass a Japanese language test and a skills proficiency test. (People who have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training do not need to take any tests.)
Proficiency Tests
Sign a contract with a company.
Submit a status of residence application to Immigration.
Required Documents
How to register for the Exams?
In order to work under a Specified Skilled Worker (i) status of residence, you need to pass a Japanese language test (JLPT test, JFT test) and a skills proficiency test(i.e. For Nursing: Nursing Caregiver Test, For Food Service: Food Service Industry Skills Proficiency Test, For Agriculture: Agriculture Skill Assessment Test). (You do not need to pass these tests if you have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training (ii). However, to work in a different field, you need to pass a skills proficiency test in the field in which you wish to work.)
Sample Exams
1. JFT-Basic
2. Japanese Language e-learning Materials
3. JLPT sample questions
4. Sample questions for nursing care (English) (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
14 Employment Fields Covered by Specified Skilled Worker (i)
01 - Nursing Care,
02 - Building Cleaning Management,
03 - Construction Industry (Jobs constructing houses, buildings, and other structures),
04 - Machine Parts and Tooling Industries,
05 - Industrial Machinery Industry,
06 - Electric, Electronics and Information Industries,
07 - Ship building and Ship MAchinery Industries (Building Ships),
08 - Automobile and Repair Industries,
09 - Aviation Industry,
10 - Accommodation Industry,
11 - Agriculture Industry,
12 - Fishery and Agriculture Industries,
13 - Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industries,
14 - Food Service Industry
The Specified Skilled Worker (i) Status of Residence
- You can work in Japan for a total of five years. (* modification in progress)
- You cannot bring your family to Japan. (* modification in progress)
- You receive the same salary as Japanese workers.
- You receive Japanese language training.
- You receive various forms of support from your company.
2 Employment Fields Covered by Specified Skilled Worker (iI)
15 - Construction Industry (Managing the work of constructing houses, buildings, and other structures),
16 - Ship building and Ship MAchinery Industries (Managing the work of Building Ships).
The Specified Skilled Worker (ii) Status of Residence No duration restrictions. You can bring your family to Japan.
For Detailed Info: Youtube
The approved plan, which was backed by an LDP committee, entails increasing the number of industry sectors that can grant foreign workers a special status, effectively providing them with permanent residency. Currently, this special status is applicable to workers in two sectors, but the proposed expansion would raise the number to 11 sectors.
This potential shift in Japan's foreign labor policy signifies an effort to address the labor shortage issue and meet the demands of businesses seeking a stable workforce. By allowing skilled foreign workers to live in the country indefinitely, the government aims to provide greater stability and support for industries that require a diverse range of skilled professionals.
It will be interesting to observe how this proposal unfolds and how it may impact Japan's labor market and overall economy.
How to apply?
People who are outside JapanPass a Japanese language test and a skills proficiency test. (People who have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training do not need to take any tests.)
Proficiency Tests
Sign a contract with a company.
Submit a status of residence application to Immigration.
Required Documents
How to register for the Exams?
In order to work under a Specified Skilled Worker (i) status of residence, you need to pass a Japanese language test (JLPT test, JFT test) and a skills proficiency test(i.e. For Nursing: Nursing Caregiver Test, For Food Service: Food Service Industry Skills Proficiency Test, For Agriculture: Agriculture Skill Assessment Test). (You do not need to pass these tests if you have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training (ii). However, to work in a different field, you need to pass a skills proficiency test in the field in which you wish to work.)
Sample Exams
1. JFT-Basic
2. Japanese Language e-learning Materials
3. JLPT sample questions
4. Sample questions for nursing care (English) (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
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