Procedures for Transitioning Technical Intern Trainees to Specified Skilled Workers [with Checklist]

When companies wish to continue employing foreign nationals who have completed Technical Intern Training, the transition to "Specified Skilled Worker (i)" status is a common choice.

By transitioning from Technical Intern Training to Specified Skilled Worker status, there is a possibility that these individuals can continue to work actively in the same workplace. On the other hand, the accepting company also has procedures to prepare for the transition, and incorrect timing of the application or errors in the required documents may delay the start of employment.

In this article, we will introduce the basic steps that companies should be aware of.

1. Confirm Completion Requirements for Technical Intern Training

First, confirm whether the technical intern trainee meets the transition requirements for Specified Skilled Worker status.

Key confirmation points are as follows:

* Having successfully completed Technical Intern Training (ii) * The intended work for transition falls under a Specified Skilled Worker eligible field * Having sufficient remaining period of stay

Since the required conditions may differ depending on the field, prior confirmation is important.

2. Confirm Necessity of Examinations

If Technical Intern Training (ii) has been successfully completed, the skills proficiency test and Japanese language test are exempted in many cases.

However, if the training occupation and the Specified Skilled Worker field do not match, for example, taking the examinations may be necessary.

As system revisions may occur, it is recommended to check the latest information.

3. Prepare Employment Contract and Support System

For Specified Skilled Worker status, an employment contract different from that for Technical Intern Training is concluded.

Accepting companies need to establish a support system for daily life and employment so that the foreign national can work with peace of mind.

Please note that while support duties can be carried out by the company itself, it is also possible to outsource them to a Registered Support Organization.

4. Submit Application for Change of Status of Residence

Prepare the necessary documents and submit an application for change of status of residence to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

Since the required attached documents may differ for each company, confirm in advance and proceed with preparations to ensure there are no deficiencies.

Please check here for the latest information from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.

https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/

5. Start Employment After Permission

After permission for change of status of residence, employment as a Specified Skilled Worker begins from the time the new residence card is received.

Even after acceptance, companies are required to provide continuous support based on the support plan and handle various notifications.

Pre-Transition Checklist

□ Successfully completed Technical Intern Training (ii) □ Confirmed eligible field/occupation □ Confirmed necessity of examinations □ Prepared employment contract □ Established support system □ Prepared necessary documents □ Submitted application for change of status of residence

The transition from Technical Intern Training to Specified Skilled Worker status is an important procedure for foreign nationals to continue working actively.

Since the system details and required documents differ depending on each company's situation, it is important to proceed while confirming them in advance.

Our office supports procedures for changing status of residence to Specified Skilled Worker and the establishment of acceptance systems for companies. For more details, please see the page below.

https://hayashi-office.site/consulting

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