4 REASONS WHY A SPECIFIED SKILLED WORKER VISA IS RECOMMENDED WHEN YOU WANT TO WORK IN JAPAN !
This article is a must-see for those considering working in Japan with a Specified Skilled Worker Visa!
“Specified Skilled Worker” is a status of residence newly established to solve the serious labor shortage in Japan.
Compared to the “Technical Intern Training program,” there are many advantages to “Specified Skilled Worker,” and it is an attractive system for foreigners. So, what are the benefits of working as a Specified Skilled Worker?
1. Long-term employment is possible
The maximum period of stay for the Technical Intern Training program is 5 years (3 years for Technical Intern Training No.1 to Technical Intern Training No.2, and 5 years for Technical Intern Training No.2 to Technical Intern Training No.3).
On the other hand, the period of stay of the Specified Skilled Worker is 5 years in total for the Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 and indefinite for the Specified Skilled Worker No. 2. Furthermore, if you meet certain conditions, you can apply for permanent residence for Specified Skilled Worker No.2.
* As of March 2022, only two industries, Construction industry / Ship & Marine industry, can be acquired for Specified Skilled Worker No. 2.
2. Visa acquisition conditions are relatively wider
To obtain a “Technical Intern Training” visa, you must have “No travel history to Japan.”
In addition, for the “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” visa, there are educational background requirements and conditions such as university graduation. On the other hand, the conditions for obtaining a “Specified Skilled Worker” visa are relatively wider than the TITP visa. And anyone who has completed the Technical Intern Training program or who meets the conditions for the Specified Skilled Worker visa, such as passing the designated exam and a certain level of Japanese exam, can acquire this visa.
3. Attractive benefits
In principle, you cannot change jobs in the Technical Intern Training program, but you can change careers in the case of Specified Skilled Worker.
If you are in the same industry, you can change jobs as it is, and if you want to change careers to another industry, you must pass the Specified Skilled Worker test of that industry.
4. Changing jobs is possible
In principle, you cannot change jobs in the Technical Intern Training program, but you can change careers in the case of Specified Skilled Worker.
If you are in the same industry, you can change jobs as it is, and if you want to change careers to another industry, you must pass the Specified Skilled Worker test of that industry.
