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Overview of the Specified Skilled Worker System

2019.04.01System Updates

Overview of the Specified Skilled Worker System

The Specified Skilled Worker status of residence allows foreign nationals to work in sectors experiencing labour shortages in Japan.

Overview

The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) status of residence was introduced in April 2019 to allow foreign nationals to work in industries facing labour shortages.

Key Features

employment in designated sectors
employment contracts with Japanese companies
support provided by registered support organisations

Reference

Further information is available on the Immigration Services Agency website.

Reference

【Link】 Government reference (JP)

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