Status of Residence “Designated Activities”

For all applicants

Follow the instructions below and apply for a recommendation letter which is required as one of the submissions for visa change.

Basically, we support a visa change for students who meet all the requiements.

We never consider your request in the following cases:

  • Application after the deadline
  • Job hunting report with 5 job applications in a short period
  • Reissue a recommendation letter in case loss or miss a visa expiration date

For those who plan to work as a part-time worker soon after graduation

A Designated Activities Visa will be required to work as a part-time worker. It is illegal to do part-time jobs with student visas after graduation even if you have a work permit with valid expiration since you are not a student any longer.

In case you need to start working earlier, please consult the Career Support Team as soon as possible to confirm the process.

Requirements

Requirements

  • Student in their final academic year
  • Student who is permitted to do job hunting and work in Japan after graduation
  • Have been doing job hunting as an active job hunter and applied to 5 companies / organizations in Japan at least
  • Communication with the IUJ Career Support Team

Submissions & Deadline

Submissions – Upload following documents and files on Online Application form

Deadlines

  • June graduates: May 20th, Monday to 31st, Friday 11:59 pm
  • August graduates: July 22nd, Monday to 31st , Wednesday 11:59 pm

After moving-in to new place

  • Photos of both sides of the Residence card with new address – send them to us ccs@iuj.ac.jp

Submissions at Immigration Office

Please confirm all required documents in addition to a recommendation letter from IUJ.

https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/designatedactivities14.html?hl=en

  • Job hunting

    • Continuous job hunting activities
    • Communication with Career Support Team

  • Application for a recommendation letter

    • Through online application
    • Report of job applications to Companies / Organizations in Japan
    • Proof of 5 applications such as emails, screen shots

  • Move-out procedure

    • Be accepted from 14 days before moving (follow OSS’s instruction)
    • Form and Required Items List available on OSS counter
    • Submit them to the city office in Urasa

  • Graduation and Move-out

    • Receive a Graduation Certificate after ceremony

  • Move-in procedure

    • Register as a resident at the city office where you move and have new address written on your residence card
    • Send photos of both sides of the card to Career Support Team

  • Receiving Recommendation Letter

    • Receive a recommendation letter by post
    • Prepare all required documents

  • Application to Immigration

    • Visit nearest immigration office within 14 days from move in
    • Submit “Notification of the Accepting Organization” online at least in case you cannot make it within 14 days due to proper reasons

  • Receiving new residence card

    • Receive a notification card
    • Visit the same office where you apply

Notification of the Accepting Organization

After graduation, if you plan to attend another school in Japan or apply for a different resident status, such as for job hunting or work, you must submit the ‘Notification of the Accepting Organization’ to the Immigration Bureau within 14 days after graduation. This notification informs them that you have graduated from IUJ.

Please refer to the website below and ensure that you submit the notification on time.

Official Information

Immigration Services Agency

https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedures/nyuukokukanri10_00014.html

How to apply online

This Notification can be submitted online through the “Immigration Bureau e-Notification System”:

https://www.ens-immi.moj.go.jp/NA01/NAA01SAction.do?hdnGng=

For the “2A Left the organization”, please enter the information below.

  • Date of left of organization: Date of the graduation ceremony
  • Name of the organization: International University of Japan
  • Address: 777 Kokusai-cho, Minami uonuma-shi, Niigata 949-7277
  • Tel: 025-779-1111

Additionally, if you intend to stay in Japan for an extended period, please note that the same procedure is required when changing jobs or moving to another office within the company, or if there are changes to the name or address of the company where you work. For detailed information regarding specific cases, please refer to the Immigration Services Agency’s website mentioned above.