Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
The “Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services” residence status is required when a person who has an academic background such as a university degree, or a certain level of professional experience, engages in work that is related to their field of study or work experience and is of a certain professional level.
Examples of such work include: system engineering, programming, precision machinery design and development, accounting, finance, general corporate roles, consulting, translation, interpretation, language instruction, public relations, advertising, Overseas business transactions, design, product development, and similar fields.
When applying for this residence status, it is especially important to pay attention to the following points.
１ Relevance Between Academic Background or Professional Experience and Job Duties
This residence status is intended for individuals who plan to work in Japan by utilizing the content they studied in university or vocational school, as well as the skills gained through professional experience.
If the job duties are not related to these areas, there is a risk that the visa may not be granted.
For instance, if a university graduate who majored in business management applies their marketing knowledge to work in marketing-focused roles aimed at customer acquisition, the relevance between their academic background and the job is clear, making it more likely for them to secure the visa.
However, if the applicant plans to take on a job unrelated to their academic background or professional experience, it would be challenging to obtain this specific residence status.
２ Specialized Skills, Not Simple Labor
In order to distinguish it from residence statuses like the "Specified Skilled Worker" visa, which permits simple labor, the "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" visa requires that the work to be performed involves a certain level of specialization.
For example, if an individual is working in hotel services and is primarily focused on tasks like cleaning or front desk duties, questions may arise regarding the level of specialization needed for the job.
In such cases, the residence status may not be granted.
When applying for the "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" visa, it is important to clearly define the job duties at the company where you plan to work.
You must carefully demonstrate the connection between the job duties and your academic background, as well as the specialized nature of the work itself.
If you are considering applying for the "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" visa but are unsure whether you meet the requirements, please feel free to contact us for a free consultation.
