Corporate • Professional Work Visas

Work Visa (Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / Int. Services)

WORK VISA: ENGINEER / SPECIALIST IN HUMANITIES / INT. SERVICES

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services is for professional work that matches a university or college major. We handle student-to-work changes, COE for overseas hires, and certificates of authorized employment after a job change. Front-line work usually needs Specified Skilled Worker status. For April starts, filing often begins around December.

Target Applicants

Japanese corporations recruiting international university, graduate school, or vocational college graduates

Enterprises hiring foreign IT engineers, global trade specialists, translators, interpreters, or designers

Multinational firms transferring employees from overseas subsidiaries to the Japanese parent headquarters (Intra-Company Transferee)

HR managers wishing to verify whether a proposed job role will qualify for visa approval prior to issuing an offer letter

Our Support Services

Pre-screening assessment linking candidate academic major/coursework to proposed Japanese job responsibilities
Drafting Statements of Employment Reason explaining the necessity and specialized nature of the position
Document package optimization customized to the enterprise category (Large corporate, SME, Startup)
Filing Change of Status applications for graduating international students in Japan
Filing Certificate of Eligibility (COE) applications for overseas new hires
Assisting with Certificates of Authorized Employment (就労資格証明書) when hiring experienced foreign professionals

Application Process

Academic & Job Alignment Audit

Matching graduation certificates and academic transcripts with intended job tasks to assess legal approval viability.

Corporate & Candidate Dossier Gathering

Compiling company statutory reports, financial statements, company brochures, and candidate credentials.

Drafting Employment Justification

Composing formal statements demonstrating why the candidate’s specialized expertise is essential to your operations.

Immigration Bureau Submission

Submitting the package to the Regional Immigration Bureau and handling case tracking.

Visa Grant & Successful Onboarding

Receiving the new Residence Card or COE and ensuring timely onboarding by the employment start date.

Key Required Documents

Required documents vary by nationality, current status, employment, and family situation. We provide a tailored checklist at the first meeting.

Application for Certificate of Eligibility or Change of Status of Residence

Copy of Statutory Report of Withholding Tax (法定調書合計表)

Company Certificate of Registered Matters & Recent Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L)

Company Overview Brochure or Corporate Profile Printout

Employment Contract Copy or Notice of Employment Terms

Candidate Graduation Certificate & Academic Transcript

Statement of Employment Reason drafted by our specialist

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Frequently Asked Questions

QCan employees on "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" visas perform general physical labor or frontline tasks?

In principle, simple physical labor or manual frontline work cannot constitute the primary duties under this visa category. However, short-term frontline training (within a reasonable initial period as part of a formal managerial development curriculum) may be permitted if a clear training plan is submitted.

QWhen should graduating students apply for their work visa change?

For April start dates, the Immigration Bureau opens batch student change applications around December of the preceding year. Applying early with expected graduation certificates prevents delays and ensures smooth April onboarding.

QCan a company operating at a financial deficit still sponsor work visas?

A single-year deficit does not automatically lead to visa denial. By submitting a rational business recovery plan and demonstrating continuity of operations, visa approval can be achieved.