Support that the host company must provide

Accepting companies are required to provide support for specified skilled workers in their professional, daily and social lives so that they can stably and smoothly carry out their activities based on their "Specified Skilled Worker (i)" residence status. To this end, accepting companies are required to create a "Support Plan for Specified Skilled Worker (i)" and ensure that it complies with various standards. This plan is required when applying for permission to change residence status, etc.

In addition, the mandatory support listed in item 10 above is not required for Specified Skilled Worker (ii).

10 Mandatory Assistance for Foreigners

Support for Specified Skilled Worker (i) is divided into "mandatory support" and "voluntary support." All mandatory support must be provided, and all mandatory support must be listed in the "Support Plan for Specified Skilled Worker (i)." In addition, if voluntary support is listed in the "Support Plan for Specified Skilled Worker (i)" an obligation to provide support arises.

There are 10 items of mandatory support that accepting companies must provide to Specified Skilled Worker (i). JAC provides free support for two items (7 and 9).

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1
Providing advance guidance
After concluding an employment contract, before applying for a Certificate of Eligibility or before applying for permission to change one's status of residence, we will explain in person or via video call about the working conditions, activities, immigration procedures, whether or not a deposit is required, etc. 特定技能外国人にガイダンスを提供しているイメージ
2
Pick-up and drop-off at immigration
● Transportation to and from the airport and your place of business or residence upon entry ● Transportation to and from the airport security checkpoint upon return to your home country
3
Securing housing and assistance with contracts necessary for daily life
● Acting as a guarantor, providing company housing, etc. ● Opening a bank account, etc., providing guidance on signing up for mobile phones and other utilities, etc., and assistance with each procedure
4
Lifestyle Orientation
-Explanation of Japanese rules and manners, how to use public institutions and contact details, how to respond in the event of a disaster, etc., so that you can live a smooth social life
5
Accompanying to official procedures, etc.
- Accompanying with procedures for residence, social security, taxes, etc., and assisting with document preparation, if necessary 特定技能外国人に必要な手続きの補助をしているイメージ
6
Providing opportunities to learn Japanese
- Providing information on admission to Japanese language classes, etc., and Japanese language learning materials 特定技能外国人が日本語を学習しているイメージ
7
Response to inquiries and complaints * JAC provides support free of charge
- Provide consultations and complaints about the workplace and daily life in a language that foreigners can fully understand, and provide necessary advice and guidance according to the content. 特定技能外国人が相談をしているイメージ
8
Promoting exchanges with Japanese people
- Providing information on and assistance with participation in events such as neighborhood associations and local festivals, as well as opportunities for interaction with local residents 特定技能外国人が日本の行事に参加しているイメージ
9
Job change support (in case of personnel reduction, etc.) * JAC provides support free of charge
In the event that an employment contract is terminated for reasons related to the host company, we will assist in finding a new job and prepare letters of recommendation, as well as provide paid leave to search for work and information on necessary administrative procedures. 特定技能外国人が転職活動を相談しているイメージ
10
Regular interviews and reporting to government agencies
Support managers will meet with foreign workers and their superiors on a regular basis (at least once every three months) and report any violations of the Labor Standards Act. 特定技能外国人が面談をしているイメージ
We will provide you with the necessary documents!!!

A contract is required when applying for Support Plan for Specified Skilled Worker (i).
If you contact us, we will send you the necessary documents by email, etc. Please enter the necessary information in the inquiry form, enter "Request for support documents Specified Skilled Worker (i)" in the inquiry content, and then submit.

To request documents, please use the inquiry form.
If you are not confident in Japanese, please click here!!!

For specified skilled workers We accept complaints or inquiries in your native language. JAC has entrusted Foundation for International Transfer of Skills and Knowledge in Construction that is a fair employment supervision organization, with handling complaints or inquiries from specified skilled workers with specific skills as support services for specified skilled workers.

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Q&A Frequently Asked Questions

We have compiled the information we have received about the support that companies need to provide in the "Manual for Accepting Foreign Workers."
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions. (Click to go to the "Manual for Accepting Foreign Nationals")

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