{"id":5601,"date":"2026-07-29T14:07:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/?page_id=5601"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:44:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:44:55","slug":"difference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/en\/employer\/about-ssw\/difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference between specific skill No. 1 and No. 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<div class=\"section__hero--layer\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1>What is the decisive difference between specific skills No. 1 and No. 2?<span>Comparison table shows how to use different systems and long-term employment strategies<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When considering hiring foreign personnel, which one should you choose, \u201cNo. 1\u201d or \u201cNo. 2\u201d?<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>Or how to transition in the future is very important.<br\/>The first role has a different role: &#8220;ensuring ready-to-work capabilities,&#8221; and the second role has &#8220;developing future executive candidates.&#8221;<br\/>Miroku staff will explain the differences between the two in an easy-to-understand manner,<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>We will propose the optimal usage method that suits your company&#8217;s business plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"background-blobs\">\n<div id=\"blob1\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"blob2\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"blob3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>[At a glance] Comparison list of No. 1 and No. 2<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center mb-40\">We have summarized the differences between No. 1 and No. 2 in five main areas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list__table employer\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>Comparison items<\/th>\n<th>Specific skill No. 1<\/th>\n<th>Specified Skills No. 2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Period of stay<\/td>\n<td>Up to 5 years in total<\/td>\n<td>No renewal restrictions (long-term employment possible)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>skill level<\/td>\n<td>Considerable knowledge and experience<\/td>\n<td>Skilled Skills (Leader Level)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>accompanying family<\/td>\n<td>basically not possible<\/td>\n<td>Possible (spouse, child)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Duty to support<\/td>\n<td>Obligation to support 10 items<\/td>\n<td>No support obligation (optional by company)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Japanese ability<\/td>\n<td>Confirmation through testing, etc. is required.<\/td>\n<td>No need to confirm by test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Which qualification should I accept?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"title__small\">\n<h3>Cases where \u201cSpecified Skills No. 1\u201d is suitable<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__bar employer feature mb-40\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4>We want to quickly resolve the serious labor shortage in the field by hiring ready-to-work personnel.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4>First of all, I would like to hire a person for a period of up to 5 years while determining their suitability.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4>This is my first time hiring a foreigner and I would like to receive generous support from the registration support organization (Miroku Staff).<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"title__small\">\n<h3>Cases where \u201cSpecified Skills No. 2\u201d is suitable<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__bar employer feature mb-40\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4>We would like to retain our excellent staff, who have five years of experience as No. 1, with a view to permanent residence.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4>I would like to entrust them with roles comparable to those of Japanese staff as on-site leaders and team leaders.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4>By allowing family members to come with us, we want to stabilize the lives of the employees and maximize the retention rate.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>3 steps to move from No. 1 to No. 2<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center mb-40\">At Miroku Staff, we support a smooth step-up from No. 1 to No. 2.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list__bar employer mb-40\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Accumulation of practical experience<\/h3>\n<p>Gain experience in leadership positions in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Passing the No. 2 evaluation test<\/h3>\n<p>Clear advanced skill exams conducted in each field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Application for change of residence status<\/h3>\n<p>We will carry out complex change procedures through our affiliated administrative scriveners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center\">Miroku Staff is more than just an introduction company.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>By presenting career paths to job seekers,<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>By presenting a career path from No. 1 to No. 2, we attract highly motivated personnel.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>In addition, by keeping the first support cost to 15,000 yen per month,<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>Optimize long-term employment costs in anticipation of the transition to No. 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section white\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Information for companies you may also want to read<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__link employer\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/about-ssw\/\">What is specific skill?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/flow\/\">Recruitment method and flow for specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/cost\/\">Recruitment costs and fees for specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/merit\/\">Advantages of hiring specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/industry\/\">List of industries that can be hired<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/nationality\/\">Recruitment guide by nationality<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/service\/\">Foreign recruitment support service details<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__faq employer\">\n<dl>\n<dt><p>The recruitment fee is very low at 100,000 yen, but will there be any additional costs later?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The recruitment fee is 100,000 yen (excluding tax) only once.<br\/>There are no other initial fees to pay to us.<br\/>However, actual fees for the administrative scrivener involved in applying for residence status will be required separately.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt><p>What nationality can you introduce me to?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>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.<br\/>We are especially strong in partnering with local schools in South Asia (Nepal, etc.).<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt><p>What is the difference between specific skill No. 1 and No. 2?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The main differences are in &#8220;period of stay&#8221; and &#8220;accompaniment of family members&#8221;.<br\/>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.<\/p><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"btn__link employer\">\n<a 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