Visa when changing job

Hi!

I have a question regard my working visa.
I graduated from senmongakko (ê–åŠwZ)2 years ago (I have no university degree)
and found a job within the field that I studied for and I was able to get a visa.
Type: Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Validity: 3 years

Now I am looking for a new job and Ifm at the final stages of some interviews and waiting for offers.

For my new job I am aiming to a different field from the one I studied for and again I donft have a university degree (I know that for senmongakko graduated is required to have a related job to be able to get a working visa.)

My questions and concern are, keeping in mind that I donft have to get a new visa now (category will be the same) and is still valid for another year, will I have any issue with immigration the moment I notify my new workplace and role?
Or will I have issues the moment the new company will help me and sponsor the renewal in one year?

Or am I too worried and after the first sponsored visa I can then switch to any job as long as itfs within the same category(Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services)?

Thank you in advance!

As far as I know, if you graduated from gsenmongakkoh (as against a university with a bachelorfs degree), you can change jobs within the field youfve studied, but not outside the field.

So this part:
For my new job I am aiming to a different field from the one I studied for
c is a bit worrying.
As you saying that it is still within the gengineer/specialist in humanities/international services,h but outside your studies?
Or are you saying, it is within (just as an example) gengineer,h where your studies belong to, but slightly different?

This is something the potential employer should be aware of too. So they might check with an immigration lawyer and get back to you with an answer, taking into consideration your resident status as well. (Please note that once you are in Japan, we say gresident status,h not gvisa.h)


If your employer finds your resident status acceptable and they employ you, you will need to report the change of employer to the immigration authorities (within 14 days of the change) in any case. If the immigration authorities want to see additional documents from the employer to see the nature of your work with them, probably they will ask you at that time. If they donft ask at that time, they will ask you later when you apply for renewal/extension of the resident status a year later, the immigration authorities will definitely ask your employer for supporting documents.

Please note that for those who graduated from gsenmongakko,h the criteria for gclose connection between the field of study and the jobh is more strict compared to those who graduated from universities. Best wishes.

@AK
Hi,

Thank you so much for the reply.
Sorry if my explanation was a bit confusing Ifll try to reply and clarify!

[ As you saying that it is still within the gengineer/specialist in humanities/international services,h but outside your studies? ]

Yes, this is the case.
Job will still fall under the gengineer/specialist in humanities/international servicesh status but not in my fields of studying .
I donft really want to share too detailed personal information but I guess context will help. My Šw‰È was ƒRƒ“ƒsƒ…[ƒ^ƒGƒ“ƒ^[ƒeƒCƒƒ“ƒg and I wanted to move into a sales position that requires my native language skills too.

I guess that would not really classify as something related to gcomputer entertainmenth.
So I was wondering if that could end up being an issue for immigration.
(Either when I send the change notification or in one year when I renew).

I informed the employers during interviews but while some seemed concerned and told me that would consult their immigration consultant (no replies yet) others seemed having no issues when informed and told me I was fine.
So I was a bit concernedc

I also wanted to have a consultation with an expert but I donft know what the best option would be, if going via lawyer or to call and consult with either Immigration, or hello work maybe?

Thank you for sharing more about your background. And of course you donft have to share any more than thatc that IS a valid concern, and I believe the (potential) employer will find out from their immigration expert and get back to you soon on that concern.

My first impression that it will be a problem (sales position and computer entertainment arenft really related).

If you need to consult someone, go for the real expert - either call the immigration bureau directly (you donft have to give your name or your specifics), or ask an immigration lawyer/legal scrivener who specializes in visa/immigration matters. Best wishes.