Services
From pre-hire uncertainty to long-term retention — your trusted partner in overseas employment.
Specified Skilled Worker recruitment × Registered Support Organisation services. For employers interested in hiring overseas talent but uncertain about the regulatory framework, language barriers, or staff retention — we provide seamless support from initial consultation through to post-hire follow-up.
We'll work through every one of those concerns with you.
From initial consultation and residence status procedures to post-hire retention support — we're with you at every step of the overseas employment journey.
We guide you through the complexities of the system — from pre-hire consultation through to long-term retention. Immigration applications and notifications can be handled by our partner administrative scrivener (gyōseishoshi) office.
Our local partner attends interviews as interpreter, reducing misunderstandings on both sides and preventing mismatches before they occur.
We explain roles and employment terms before joining, provide pre-entry education on adapting to life in Japan, and continue to accompany both employer and employee after the start date.
Known for a warm, outgoing disposition and strong English communication skills.
Characterised by a gentle, collaborative nature and a deep respect for workplace hierarchy.
Known for a positive, sociable character and a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships.
We match your organisation's stage and role requirements with candidates holding the most appropriate status of residence.
A status of residence for operational contributors in sectors facing labour shortages.
Typical role examples
A status of residence for white-collar professionals applying specialist knowledge.
Typical role examples
The appropriate status of residence depends on what role you need filled. If you need operational support on the ground, Specified Skilled Worker is the right fit. If you need someone to apply specialist knowledge, Gijinkoku is the better choice.
| Category | Specified Skilled Worker (Type 1 / Type 2) | Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services (Gijinkoku) |
|---|---|---|
| Nature of work | Primarily hands-on, operational roles. Workers contribute practical skills in sectors with labour shortages. | Primarily knowledge-based, specialist roles. Workers apply academic or professional expertise acquired at university or equivalent. |
| Target industries / roles | Designated industrial sectors (16 fields) — nursing care, construction, agriculture, food service, accommodation, food & beverage manufacturing, and others. | Specialist roles across a broad range of industries — engineering, IT, sales, accounting, interpretation/translation, marketing, and others. |
| Key requirements | Skills examination + Japanese language requirement (approximately JLPT N4 level). | Relevant academic qualification or work experience required (e.g., university degree or equivalent practical experience). |
| Period of stay | Type 1: renewable, typically in one-year increments / Type 2: no renewal limit (permanent residence application also possible). | One, three, or five years (no limit on number of renewals). |
| Family accompaniment | Type 1: not permitted / Type 2: permitted (subject to certain conditions). | Spouse and children may accompany (subject to certain conditions). |
| Job change flexibility | Job changes within the same designated field are permitted; transfers to other fields are not. | Job changes within the relevant specialist field are permitted. |
Workers may not be assigned to duties that fall outside the scope of their status of residence. Understanding and managing the permitted scope of work is essential.
To accept Specified Skilled Workers, the receiving organisation must satisfy the following conditions.
* Conditions 7–9 can be met through our support services.
* Automobile maintenance, shipbuilding, and ship machinery are outside the scope of our support services.
We provide consistent support from the initial enquiry through to post-hire follow-up.
Enquiry & needs assessment
We begin by carefully listening to your current recruitment challenges and requirements.
Candidate introduction & screening
We shortlist candidates from our database who match your criteria and present them for your consideration.
Interview (with on-site interpreter)
A dedicated interpreter attends the interview, enabling a fair selection process free of language barriers.
Employment contract & residence status application
We handle the documentation process from signing the employment contract to filing the residence status application.
Pre-entry education & preparation
Candidates receive pre-entry training to gain a solid grounding in Japanese workplace culture and daily-life norms.
Entry & start date
Our local staff support candidates from arrival formalities through to the first day in post.
Post-hire retention support
Through regular check-ins and daily-life consultations, we provide ongoing support to promote long-term retention.
Our specialists are on hand to help with everything from regulatory questions to candidate introductions. Please contact us for pricing details.
