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Regarding a Job Offer for a Foreign Student After Graduation
I couldn’t find a job while studying in Japan. Therefore, at present I am looking for a job while on a “temporary visitor” visa. I might have a job offer from a company, but they say they won’t be able to hire me until around next January. Do you think it would it be possible for me to be hired? What kind of visa would I need?
It is possible for you to be hired. However, due to the date the job would start, you need to apply for a change of visa to “designated activities” during the waiting period, after receiving a job offer.
The necessary documents for the change of visa are as follows: (1) a document that certifies the student can meet their expenses while staying in Japan. (2) documents necessary for applying for the change of visa in order to work for the company. (3) a document that shows you have been offered employment. (4) a written oath from the company regarding report responsibilities. (5) documents that confirm the content of the training received before employment (if applicable).
When nearing the time for you to begin work, please apply for a change of visa from “designated activities” to “working visa.” Furthermore, while waiting you can also work as a part timer without attaining a “designated activities” visa, as long as you can obtain permission to engage in an activity other than that permitted by the status of residence currently granted.
Advisor: KUROKAWA Koji (Immigration Lawyer)
