I believe that some people particularly like the culture and atmosphere of Japan, and they can earn the salary they want there, so they want to apply to immigrate to Japan. So which visa is beneficial to you? What's the purpose? There is such a recommendation.
Highly specialized occupation visa
In order to attract high-level talents, Japan has specially launched new visas: highly specialized occupation 1 and highly specialized occupation 2.
Similar to the "high-level talent visa" in the previous specific activities, it is now subdivided into No. 1 and No. 2 visas.
Those who have previously obtained a high-level talent visa will automatically be considered to have a highly specialized occupation type 1 visa after April 1, 2017.
What conveniences will it bring after obtaining a highly specialized visa?
1. Highly specialized occupation No. 1:
① Multiple residence activity permits
② The period of stay is 5 years, and the current general work visa is only 3 years
③ After obtaining the highly specialized occupation No. 1 visa, you can apply for a permanent residence visa after 5 years
④ Your spouse can work, and is not limited to working 4 hours a day
⑤ Under certain conditions, parents can come to Japan to live long-term
⑥ Under certain conditions, family nannies can be hired (with visas granted)
⑦ Convenience in entry and exit
1. Highly specialized occupation No. 2:
① Can engage in almost all jobs (within the scope of the law)
② Unlimited period of stay, substantive permanent residence visa
③ Enjoy the above-mentioned highly specialized occupation No. 1 visa③-⑦ benefits
④ After obtaining the highly specialized occupation No. 1 visa for 3 years, you can apply for the highly specialized occupation No. 2 visa
Conditions for applying for a highly specialized visa
Simply put, because this is to attract high-level talents to Japan, the threshold is set very high. To evaluate whether you are a senior talent, a points system is adopted. Based on academic qualifications, position, annual income, age, etc., those with a score of 70 or above will be granted a highly specialized occupation type 1 visa, and those with a score of 80 or above can apply for a specialized occupation type 2 visa. Those who have obtained a doctoral degree from a Japanese university, or majored in Japanese language subjects at a foreign university, and passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1, will be given special bonus points, and it is relatively easy to reach 70 points.
Things to note when applying for a highly specialized occupation visa
Although the highly specialized occupation visa has many benefits, you should still pay attention to the following points:
1. Highly specialized occupation visa Visa No. 1
is based on employment, which means that the name and address of the club will be affixed to your passport. If you change jobs, you need to renew your visa!
In this regard, sometimes it is not necessary to renew the "Technical? Humanistic Knowledge? International Business" visa.
2. Highly specialized occupation type 2 visa
You must have obtained the highly specialized occupation type 1 visa for more than 3 years before you can apply. Moreover, during these three years, the points must be maintained above 70 points and must not violate Japanese laws.
3. If you have not engaged in highly specialized activities for more than 6 months, your highly specialized visa will be cancelled. You should pay special attention to this provision when you change jobs or become unemployed.
4. Renewal of residence status
For example, if you are currently applying for a Humanities Knowledge International Business Visa and want to change it to a Senior Specialized Visa, the points you calculated by yourself exceed 70 points. , and if it is determined by the Immigration Bureau that it has less than 70 points, it will not be allowed! However, even if the senior professional visa is not approved, the previous status of residence (humanities knowledge? international business) is still valid.
Required documents when applying for a highly specialized visa
1. Application for certificate of residence qualification;
2. Within three months Photo (4cm × 3cm), no hat, no background, write name on the back
3. Information about the company you belong to. Fujimoto copy, etc.
4. Employment certificate
5. Source tax stamp to prove annual income and tax matters
6. Points calculation form (certification materials , try to submit it)
① Final diploma
② Work history that can prove that you are engaged in high-level professional fields
③ If you have a patent, Please attach the certificate
④ If you have received national funds or prizes, please attach the award certificate
⑤ Research achievements. Attached is the name of the paper, the name of the journal in which it was published, the number of pages, the publication period, etc.
⑥ National qualifications. If you have national qualifications, please attach the qualification certificate
⑦ If you are a business owner, please attach company-related materials. Capital, final accounts, legal person registration, employment insurance, etc.
⑧ The company you belong to provides you with a certificate of experimental research expenses with an annual income of about 3%
⑨ Japanese language proficiency test N1 certificate of qualification
10 Certificate of position in the company you belong to