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"Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services"

"Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" or 'gi-jutsu/jin-bun-chi-shi-ki/ko-ku-sa-i-gyo-mu' in Japanese is one of "Status of Residence" defined by Japanese immigration law.

A foreign national who graduates from college or has equivalent practical experience can work in a Japanese company with the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services".

Activities that can be carried out under the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services"

Activities that can be conducted under the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" can be roughly divided into three areas.

Area of "Engineer" -- Activities engaged in work that requires skills or knowledge belonging to the fields of science, engineering and other natural sciences

Activities in the area of "Engineer" need to be "activities requiring specialized skills or knowledge beyond a certain level on the background of academic sophistication". Work that utilizes so-called university-level expertise applies.

Specific fields include "mathematical science, physics science, chemistry, biology, anthropology, geoscience, geography, geophysics, science education, statistics, information science, nuclear science, basic engineering, applied physics, machinery engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, information engineering, civil engineering, architecture, metal engineering, applied science, resource development engineering, shipbuilding science, measurement and control engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, nuclear engineering, management engineering, agriculture, agricultural chemistry, forestry, fishery science, agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, livestock science, veterinary medicine, silk science, home economics, regional agriculture, agricultural general science, physiological science, pathology science, medical science science, surgical science, social medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical Sciences " are exemplified in the immmigration manual.

Area of "Specialist in Humanities" -- Activities engaged in business requiring knowledge belonging to the fields of law, economics, sociology and other humanities

Activities in the area of "Specialist in Humanities" need to be "activities requiring expert knowledge beyond a certain level on the background of academic sophistication". Work utilizes so-called university-level expertise applies.

Specific fields include "Language, Literature, Philosophy, Education (including Physical Education), Psychology, Sociology, History, Area Studies, Basic Law, Public Law, International Relations Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Society Law, Political Science, Economic Theory, Economic Policy, International Economy, Economic History, Fiscal Studies, Financial Theory, Commercial Studies, Business Studies, Accounting, Economic Statistics " are exemplified in the immigration manaual.

Area of "International Services" -- Activities engaged in work requiring thought or susceptibility based on foreign culture

The activities in the area of "International Services" need to be "activities that require more than a certain level of professional abilities based on thought or susceptibility based on foreign cultures" acquired in a traditional culture of a foreign country, Interpretation, guidance of language, publicity, advertisement or overseas trading business, design related to clothing or interior decoration, product development and other similar activities are applicable.

Requirements of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services"

Foreign nationals who wish to work in Japan under the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" must fulfill one of the following requirements.

"Engineer"		"Specialist in Humanities"		"International Services"
Work that requires skills or knowledge belonging to the fields of science, engineering and other natural sciences		Work requiring knowledge belonging to the fields of law, economics, sociology and other humanities		Work that requires thought or sensitivity based on foreign culture
Regarding the work to be engaged, it falls under any of the following, and you have acquired the necessary skills or knowledge for this		Regarding the work to be engaged, it falls under any of the following, and you have acquired the necessary skills or knowledge for this		Applicable to any of the following		Applicable to any of the following
University graduation		University graduation		Translation, interpreting, instruction of language, public relations, publicity or overseas trading business, design related to clothing or interior decoration, product development etc. Engage in work similar to these		Engage in work related to instruction of translation, interpretation or language
or		or		and		and
Completed the special course of vocational school in Japan		Completed the special course of vocational school in Japan				University graduation
or		or				or
10 years or more of work experience (university, college of higher education, high school, secondary education school late course or specialized course of vocational school Includes a period of majoring in subjects related to the technology or knowledge. )		10 years or more of work experience (university, college of higher education, high school, secondary education school late course or specialized course of vocational school Includes a period of majoring in subjects related to the technology or knowledge. )		3 years or more of work experience related to work engaged in engagement (Note: If studying in this field at university etc., it becomes the requirement on the left)		3 years or more of work experience related to work engaged in engagement
or
Information processing technology qualification（ＩＴ告示）
To receive remuneration equal to or more than the compensation paid when Japanese work.

(This is a brief representation of the requirements of the status of residence "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services". Be sure to check the exact requirements by the text of the law.)

Contract with public and private organizations in Japan

Foreigners who are staying in Japan under the status of residence of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" need to do business based on contracts with public and private institutions in Japan. It corresponds to cases such as working at a company etc. based on employment contract.

Period of Stay

"Period of Stay" will be determined among one of the followings.
5-year, 3-year, 1-year or 3-month.

Spouse and Children

Spouse and/or Children of a person who is staying in Japan under the status of "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" will be qualified for the status "Dependent".

List of "Status of Residence"
Table I (1)	Diplomat Official Professor Artist Religious Activities Journalist
Table I (2)	Business Manager   Legal/Accounting Services   Medical Services   Researcher   Instructor   Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services   Intracompany Transferee   Entertainer   Skilled Labor
Table I (3)	Cultural Activities Temporary Visitor
Table I (4)	Student Pre-college Student Trainee Dependent
Table I (5)	Designated Activities
Table II	Permanent Resident Spouse or Child of Japanese national Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident Long Term Resident
Special Permanent Resident	Special Permanent Resident

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Working visa
Professor 「教授」 Artist 「芸術」 Religious Activities 「宗教」 Journalist 「報道」 Business Manager 「経営・管理」 Legal/Accounting Services 「法律・会計業務」 Medical Services 「医療」 Researcher 「研究」 Instructor 「教育」 Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services 「技術・人文知識・国際業務」 Intracompany Transferee 「企業内転勤」 Entertainer 「興行」 Skilled Labor 「技能」

General visa
Cultural Activities 「文化活動」 Student 「留学」 Pre-College Student 「就学」 Trainee 「研修」 Dependent 「家族滞在」

Specified visa
Spouse or Child of Japanese national 「日本人の配偶者等」 Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident 「永住者の配偶者等」 Long Term Resident 「定住者」 Designated Activities 「特定活動」

Permanent Residency
Permanent Resident 「永住者」 Special Permanent Resident 「特別永住者」

Visiting visa
Temporary Visitor 「短期滞在」

Diplomatic visa
Diplomat 「外交」

Official visa
Official 「公用」