"Employment activity" after graduating from university etc. after graduation

Overview

There are "job hunting activities" in 1 corresponding to the specific activity visa. This is the status of residence that can be applied when international students who graduated from university etc. wish to "find employment" after graduation.
Since it becomes a special case visa just after graduating from a Japanese school, there is no application for granting a Certificate of Eligibility. Although it is also possible to apply for renewal period of stay, it is necessary to confirm the required documents to the Immigration Bureau for special reasons.

Requirements for obtaining specific activity visas

· Continuing Job Hunting Students
A foreign national who graduated from a university (including junior college, graduate school) under the school education law of Japan residing under the status of residence "Study Abroad" (excluding students from other universities, students, subjects, students, etc.) Those who wish to stay in Japan for the purpose of conducting job hunting activities that continue since the graduation (The same applies to foreigners who graduated from the technical college)

· Continuing Job Hunting Vocational College Student
At the vocational school specialized course under the Japanese School Education Act residing under the status of residence "College Student", acquire the title of a professional and obtain the title of a professional, who is a foreigner who graduated from the same course and who continues to do job hunting before the graduation Among those who wish to stay in Japan for the purpose of doing so, the content acquired in the specialized course is related to activities that fall under any of the status of residence for employment such as "technology, humanities knowledge, international work" Who is recognized

Application flow

Preparation of application documents and other necessary documents.

  1. ① Application documents and attached documents
    ② Picture (Vertical 4 cm × Width 3 cm) 1 Leaves
    ※ Captured from the front within 3 months before application, sharp with no background.
    Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form.
    ③ Other
    【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】
    · Present passport and residence card
    · Postcard (write address and name)
  2. Apply to Immigration Bureau
    Submit the above documents.
  3. Result notification
    An envelope or postcard delivered to the Immigration Bureau at the time of application will receive notification of the result.
  4. Procedure at Immigration Bureau
    【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】
    Go to Immigration Bureau, purchase revenue stamps and sign a receipt.

Attachment documents necessary for application

<Case of continuing job hunting vocational school student>

【Application for change of status of residence】

  1. Documents certifying the applicant's ability to spend any expenses during his / her stay as appropriate
  2. A diploma (copy) of a university or a graduation certificate 1
  3. Recommendation letter about continuing employment activities by the university that I was enrolled until just before 1
  4. Material to clarify that continuing job hunting activities are carried out

<Case of continuing job hunting vocational school student>

【Application for change of status of residence】

  1. Documents certifying the applicant's ability to spend any expenses during his / her stay as appropriate
  2. Certificate of having a title of a specialist issued by a vocational school that was enrolled until immediately before 1
  3. Graduation diploma (copy) or graduation certificate of vocational school enrolled until just before, and transcript 1
  4. Recommendation letter on continuing employment activities by a vocational school enrolled until immediately before 1
  5. Material to clarify that continuing job hunting activities are carried out
  6. Materials to clarify the details of acquired courses in specialized courses 1

【Application for extension period application period】

Basically, updating is not permitted.
However, it may be possible to update depending on the situation.
For necessary attached documents, please consult the Immigration Bureau.

Points to note when preparing application documents

1. Please submit all certificates issued in Japan within the period of 3 months from issue date.
2. If the documents to be submitted are in foreign languages, please attach a translation.