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Start DiagnosisAll 13 types covered
Case-by-case review points and the latest law amendments
Case-by-case review points and strategies
14 industries covered — comparing exam routes vs. TITP transition
3 routes and evaluation criteria explained
Proving marital substance and renewal strategy
Review points from enrollment to maintaining status and next steps
Key points for a smooth switch from student to work visa
Company formation, executive appointment, and proving business substance
Points calculation and maximizing preferential treatment
Key points for transfers between parent, subsidiary, and affiliated companies
Choosing between the exam-exempt and exam routes
Proving dependency and utilizing part-time work permission
Proving humanitarian considerations and family relationships
Proving marital substance and managing status after separation
Stepping up from SSW1 and the path to permanent residency
Roadmap from analyzing denial reasons to a successful re-application
How job changes, promotions, secondments, and side jobs affect renewal and countermeasures
Appropriate routes from spouse visa to work, long-term resident, etc.
Part-time work rules for students and non-work visa holders
Pathway from student status through job hunting to Engineer/Humanities application after receiving an offer
Residence status for skilled craftsmen such as chefs and construction workers
Residence status required for research activities at companies and research institutions
Choosing the right residence status for teaching and research at universities and schools
Actions to take before hitting 5 years and what visa options come next
Strategy for securing employment during the working holiday and switching to a work visa
Immigration notification obligations and procedures for Engineer/Humanities and SSW holders changing jobs
Key review points for performance activities including music, dance, theater, and sports
Comparing the 3 routes: Care Worker qualification, EPA, and Specified Skilled Worker
Using the points system to access preferential treatment, early permanent residency, and family accompaniment
Explaining the diverse Designated Activities visas including No. 46, diplomatic family, and highly skilled professional families
JLPT, IT certifications, Kaigo Fukushishi, SSW skill tests, and HSP bonus points — all in one place.
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