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What Is the “Specified Skilled Worker” Status of Residence?
The Specified Skilled Worker status of residence allows people to work in the following 14 fields.
Employment Fields Covered by Specified Skilled Worker (i)
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Aviation Industry
Jobs transporting baggage to airplanes and inspecting and maintaining airplanes
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Agriculture Industry
Jobs growing and harvesting vegetables and other produce, and jobs raising pigs, cattle, chickens, and other animals
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Food Service Industry
Jobs waiting on customers and bringing out food at restaurants and similar businesses
Employment Fields Covered by Specified Skilled Worker (ii)
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Construction Industry
Managing the work of constructing houses, buildings, and other structures
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Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Industries
Managing the work of building ships
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Technical Intern Training is a status of residence for receiving training, but Specified Skilled Worker is a status of residence for working.
The Specified Skilled Worker (i) Status of Residence
- You can work in Japan for a total of five years.
- You cannot bring your family to Japan.
- You receive the same salary as Japanese workers.
- You receive Japanese language training.
- You receive various forms of support from your company.
The Specified Skilled Worker (ii) Status of Residence
- No duration restrictions
- You can bring your family to Japan.