SPECIFIC SKILLS WORKER
Specific skills
What is a visa?
This qualification is required for foreigners to reside and carry out activities in Japan. Among these statuses of residence, the "Specified Skilled Worker Visa" allows foreigners with certain skills to work in fields where there is a shortage of human resources.
FEATURE
Characteristics of specific skill visa
- There are two types of specific skills: No. 1 and No. 2.
- Passing the exam is a requirement for acquisition. No academic background required.
- Passing an exam in each field is required.
- Employment type is direct employment by the company (dispatch is possible only in two fields: agriculture and fishing)
FLOW
The path from international student to specific skill
The path from international students to specified skills The residence status of international students is ``Student,'' but in order to work in Japan, they must change their status to one that allows them to work, such as a specified skills visa. In order to switch from an international student visa to a specific skill visa, the following procedures are required.
- STEP ❶Pass the skill test for the industry you want to work in.
- STEP ❷Pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (N4 or higher) or the Japan Foundation Japanese Language Basic Test (A2 or higher).
- STEP ❸Take a company employment exam.
- STEP ❹Sign an employment contract for specific skills.
- STEP ❺Apply to the Immigration Bureau for permission to change your status of residence.
POPULAR PROFESSION
Popular industries
Restaurant industry
Job description
Customer service/cooking at a restaurant, management of the restaurant as a store owner/manager
Accommodation industry
Job description
Front desk, planning/public relations, customer service, restaurant service, etc. Providing accommodation services
Nursing care
Job description
Physical care for facility users
(Support work related to bathing, meal assistance, etc.)
Food and beverage manufacturing industry
Job description
Food and beverage manufacturing industry in general (food and beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages)) (manufacturing, processing, hygiene safety management)）
From ARMS/H&A Japanese School to Specific Skills
POINT1
School establishment parent organization operates registered support organization
ARMS Co., Ltd., which operates ARMS/H&A Japanese Language School, is a registered support organization. Preparing documents necessary for application and filling out application forms, etc. We will support you until you complete the visa acquisition process for changing your residence status from a student visa to a specific skill visa.
POINT2
Support for specific skill exams and Japanese language exams
We will implement preparations for your desired specific skill test and Japanese language test and aim to pass。
POINT3
Internship system
We will provide corporate internship opportunities to those who wish.
Students can experience work in their desired future industry while still in school to avoid mismatches after starting work.
POINT4
Employment support
Information sessions and matching sessions with companies will be held at the school. Reliable support from resume writing to finding employment.
- ARMS Japanese
Language School -
460-0026
1-5-25 Iseyama, Nakaku, Nagoya city,
Aichi Pref. ARMS First Building
2-7-23 Iseyama, Nakaku, Nagoya city,
Aichi Pref. ARMS Second Building tel:052-324-7818
- H&A Japanese
Language School -
472-0023
73 Nishi Nishimachi, Chiryu City, Aichi Pref. tel:0566-95-0517
