2025-04-15

Specified Skills is a system that enables industrial sectors suffering from a shortage of human resources to hire excellent foreign workers. The organization that supports the hiring company is called a registered support organization, but is there any problem if we make this application on our own?

What are specified skills?

Specified Skills is a system for Japanese industrial sectors that have difficulty in securing human resources to accept foreign nationals with expertise and skills. The “Revised Immigration Control Act” was enacted in 2018, creating the “specified skills” status of residence, which companies have been able to accept since April of the following year.

There are two types of “Specified Technical Skills”: “Specified Technical Skill No. 1” and “Specified Technical Skill No. 2. Specified Technical Skill No. 1 is a status of residence for foreigners with skills that require knowledge and experience to engage in a specific industrial field. The “Specified Technical Skill No. 2” is a status of residence for foreign nationals who possess skilled skills that enable them to engage in a specific industrial field.

The period of stay for “Specified Technical Skill 1” is designated by the Minister of Justice (less than one year), while the period of stay for “Specified Technical Skill 2” is either three years, one year, or six months.

The period of stay for “Specified Technical Skills No. 2” is either three years, one year, or six months. On the other hand, for “Specified Technical Skills No. 2,” the level of skills is verified through tests and other means.

In the case of “Specified Technical Skills 1,” the level of Japanese language proficiency required for daily life and work is verified through tests, etc. Foreigners who have successfully completed Technical Internship 2 are exempted from the tests, etc. Foreigners who have successfully completed Technical Internship No. 2 are exempted from the examination and other requirements.

For “Specified Skill 1,” support is provided by the host institution and registered support organization, but not for “Specified Skill 2.

What is a registered support organization?

A registered support organization is an organization that is commissioned by a company that employs (accepts) foreign nationals, and prepares and implements a support plan for the purpose of ensuring stable and smooth operations for the foreign nationals in the Specified Technical Skill 1 category. On the other hand, a company or organization that accepts a foreigner for employment is called an organization affiliated with a specific skill and is responsible for supporting the foreigner in the workplace, daily life, and social activities.

Since it is difficult for organizations affiliated with specified skills to provide support to foreigners with specified skills on their own because it requires specialized knowledge, a registered support organization prepares and implements a support plan for foreigners on behalf of the organization.

Should I request an administrative scrivener?

In order to become a registered support organization, you must obtain permission from the Director General of the Immigration and Naturalization Service Agency. To apply, bring or mail the application form, supporting documents, application fee (revenue stamps must be attached to the payment form), and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the regional immigration office.

In order to be approved as a registered support organization, various conditions must be met, and it takes time and effort to prepare the necessary documents and collect the necessary materials. Therefore, since knowledge and know-how regarding the application are required, there is the option of requesting an Gyoseishoshi Lawyer to act on your behalf.

The biggest advantage of requesting Gyoseishoshi Lawyer is the accuracy and speed of the application. If there are any deficiencies in the documents or missing materials in the application, corrections are required. If the application does not meet the requirements, even after making corrections, the application will be denied.

Since Gyoseishoshi Lawyers are “application professionals,” they can systematically file applications to minimize the time and effort required. They should also be able to respond accurately to confirmations and questions from the person in charge of the application to be submitted.

Of course, it is more cost-effective to file the application on your own, but by hiring an Gyoseishoshi Lawyer, you will be able to realize benefits that are more than just the cost.

Summary

There are many requirements for applying for a registered support organization, so the application process takes time and effort. Therefore, you can save time and effort by requesting Gyoseishoshi Scrivener, who is a professional in application.