Japan's Immigration Services Agency runs a concentrated application window for international graduates switching from student visa to work-related residence status. Key dates, eligibility, and what to prepare.
International students graduating from Japanese universities or vocational schools must change their residence status from Student to an appropriate work-related status when they begin employment in Japan.
To manage a large number of applications, the Immigration Services Agency announces specific application periods each year.
Typical work-related statuses include:
Please refer to the official announcement by the Immigration Services Agency for full details.
