What are the cases in which a work visa is not granted? What are the cases in which a work visa is not granted?
A work visa is a qualification for foreign nationals to work in Japan. In order to obtain this status, it is necessary to apply for and obtain permission from the Immigration and Residence Management Bureau. What are the cases in which a work visa is not granted?
What is a work visa?
A visa generally refers to the status of residence in Japan for foreign nationals, and is also called a “status of residence. There are two main types of status of residence: “work-related” and “status-related.
A work-related status of residence (work visa) is a status that allows the holder to work in a specific job or occupation in Japan. Therefore, it is not possible to work in a job or occupation that is not permitted. A status of residence that allows the holder to live with relatives in Japan is called “status of residence related to status of residence.
Requirements for Permission
The requirements to apply for and be granted a work visa are as follows. Note that the most common work visa, the “Technical/Humanities/International Services” visa, lists four requirements.
The first is “education or work experience. For example, if you are engaged in “humanities-related work such as legal, accounting, human resources, or general affairs,” you must have graduated from a university, etc. (including junior college, graduate school, or vocational school) with a major in a specialized field related to your work. In addition, at least 10 years of work experience in the business is also required. However, this 10 years or more of work experience includes the period during which the applicant majored in a subject related to the work at a university or other such institution.
Second, the foreign national must earn remuneration equal to or greater than that of a Japanese national at the company where he or she is employed. The standard amount of this remuneration varies depending on the region, industry, and nature of the work, but it is generally considered to be at least 180,000 yen per month.
Third, the company where the foreign national is employed must have stability and continuity. In other words, the company must continue to be stable and not be in danger of bankruptcy or insolvency after hiring the foreign national applying.
The fourth is the work environment of the foreign nationals to be employed. For example, there must be a sufficient workload, an appropriate work place, office, etc.
What is a case where permission is not granted?
There are three main types of cases in which work visa permission may not be granted.
・The applicant’s (foreign nationality holder’s) studies at university, etc. do not match the nature of the work.
・The applicant’s (foreign national’s) work does not correspond to a work visa.
・The applicant’s (foreign national’s) status of residence is not good.
When an application for a work visa is denied, it is first necessary to confirm the specific reason for the denial. If the application is not approved, the Immigration Bureau (Immigration Bureau) will send a notice to the applicant, but this alone does not tell you the specific reason for the denial. Therefore, it is necessary to actually visit the immigration office to confirm the reason for the denial.
If the reason for the denial is something that can be improved in the future, the applicant will make corrections and reapply. However, the Immigration Bureau does not always inform the applicant of all the reasons for disapproval. Therefore, there is a possibility that there is a reason that the Immigration Office cannot give. Therefore, if the application is disapproved, it is necessary to reexamine whether or not the applicant meets the requirements for status of residence.
Summary
The common denominator in cases where a work visa is not granted is that the applicant does not meet the requirements. Even if your application is denied, you can reapply, but it is important to fully understand the reasons for the denial before doing so.
