“Specified Skilled Worker No. 2” is a residence status granted to foreigners who have “skilled skills” that are even more advanced than No. 1.No. 1 has a term of “5 years in total,” but No. 2 has no renewal restrictions and can be used to apply for permanent residence in the future.Let’s take a closer look at the mechanism of the No. 2 system, which will allow you to work as a core member of your company for a long time.
Item 2 requires a level of skill that allows for supervision and management of the site.
| item | Specific skill No. 1 | Specified Skills No. 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Period of stay | Up to 5 years in total | indefinitely |
| skill level | Passed the Specified Skills No. 1 evaluation test or successfully completed technical training | Passed the Specified Skills No. 2 evaluation test or have a certain level of practical experience as a supervisor |
| accompanying family | basically not accepted | Possible (spouse, child) |
| support obligation | “Support” from the accepting company or registered support organization is required | No support obligation (optional by the accepting company) |
Initially, only construction and shipbuilding were involved, but due to system reforms,This has been expanded to 11 fields, including “restaurant” and “food and beverage manufacturing,” which Miroku Staff focuses on.
To move from No. 1 to No. 2, the following requirements must be met:
Obtaining Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 is a great motivation for foreigners as well.At Miroku Staff, we will advise you on career advancement support to ensure you don’t miss out on talented people.We also work with our affiliated administrative scriveners to support you with visa procedures when bringing family members.
The recruitment fee is very low at 100,000 yen, but will there be any additional costs later?
The recruitment fee is 100,000 yen (excluding tax) only once.
There are no other initial fees to pay to us.
However, actual fees for the administrative scrivener involved in applying for residence status will be required separately.
What nationality can you introduce me to?
From among the 30,000 people registered as temporary workers, we can introduce you to multinational human resources such as Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
We are especially strong in partnering with local schools in South Asia (Nepal, etc.).
What is the difference between specific skill No. 1 and No. 2?
The main differences are in “period of stay” and “accompaniment of family members”.
Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 has a total period of stay of up to 5 years and is basically unable to bring his or her family with him, whereas Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 has no renewal period for his or her period of stay and can be accompanied by his or her family.