Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Type 1 & Type 2

 


Comprehensive support for SSW applications — system expertise, document consistency, and employer guidance.

 

 

 


About the SSW Program

 


The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program is a work‑based residence status designed to allow foreign nationals
to work as immediate contributors in industries facing severe labor shortages. Unlike Technical Intern Training,
companies must directly employ the worker and establish an appropriate support system.

 


Our office provides end‑to‑end support for SSW Type 1 and Type 2 applications, including document preparation,
development of support plans, and preparation of explanatory materials for employers —
including certified application proxy services.

 

 


Key Features of the SSW Program

 

  • Unlike Technical Intern Training, SSW is a “work visa.”
  • Companies must directly employ the worker and implement a support plan.
  • Limited to 14 designated labor‑shortage sectors.
  • SSW Type 2 allows family accompaniment and eligibility for permanent residency.
  • Many applicants transition from Technical Intern Training.

 

 


Our Support Services

 

  • Application proxy services for SSW Type 1 & Type 2 residence status
  • Support in preparing support plans
  • Preparation of explanatory materials for employers
  • Interviews with the foreign applicant
  • Support for transition from Technical Intern Training
  • Pre‑screening of potential denial risks and improvement advice

 

 


Common Challenges Faced by Employers

 

  • Unclear about the differences from Technical Intern Training
  • Unsure how to create a support plan
  • Uncertain which documents are required
  • Concerned about the risk of application denial
  • Difficulty communicating with the foreign applicant

 

 


Why You Can Trust Our Office

 

  • Handled by an administrative scrivener experienced in immigration practice
  • Support available from a Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist (特定行政書士), including appeals for denied cases
  • Application proxy services by a registered immigration application agent (employers do not need to visit Immigration)
  • Expertise in transitions from Technical Intern Training to SSW
  • Preparation of explanatory materials tailored to actual operations
  • Follow‑up support for the foreign applicant

 

 

Ensure Smooth and Compliant SSW Applications

 

We provide structured, compliant, and practical support for companies and foreign workers using the SSW system.