Job Offer Waiting Visa (Designated Activities)
This status allows international students who have graduated from a Japanese university or vocational school, and have received a job offer while studying or job hunting after graduation, to stay in Japan until their start date (Designated Activities). It is often called the job-offer waiting status (naitei taiki).
Who qualifies
- People residing with Student status
- People residing with Designated Activities status for continued job hunting after graduation
Main requirements
- Graduation from, or completion of a program at, a Japanese university, vocational school or similar institution
- Employment starts within 1 year of the job offer and within 1 year and 6 months of graduation
- The job is expected to qualify for a working status such as Engineer / Humanities / International Services
- No problems with the person's residence record
- The employer pledges to stay in regular contact with the candidate and to notify Immigration promptly if the offer is withdrawn
Part-time work and pre-employment training
With permission to engage in activities other than those permitted, part-time work of up to 28 hours a week is allowed. For internships at the future employer before the start date, activities exceeding 28 hours a week may be permitted.
We handle everything from the waiting-period application to the change to a working status when the employee joins. Please feel free to contact us.
Who qualifies
- People residing with Student status
- People residing with Designated Activities status for continued job hunting after graduation
Main requirements
- Graduation from, or completion of a program at, a Japanese university, vocational school or similar institution
- Employment starts within 1 year of the job offer and within 1 year and 6 months of graduation
- The job is expected to qualify for a working status such as Engineer / Humanities / International Services
- No problems with the person's residence record
- The employer pledges to stay in regular contact with the candidate and to notify Immigration promptly if the offer is withdrawn
Part-time work and pre-employment training
With permission to engage in activities other than those permitted, part-time work of up to 28 hours a week is allowed. For internships at the future employer before the start date, activities exceeding 28 hours a week may be permitted.
We handle everything from the waiting-period application to the change to a working status when the employee joins. Please feel free to contact us.