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Designated Activities (Job Hunting)

特定活動（就職活動）

Lets a graduate of a Japanese university or vocational school stay on after their student status ends to keep looking for a job, six months at a time and up to a year. It rests on the school's recommendation and a record of active job hunting.

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The documents

9 for everyone. Some nationalities are asked for more.

1
Application Form申請書
2
Passport (Current)
3
Residence Card — only required if already living in Japan在留カード
4
Photo (4cm × 3cm, white background)
5
Document Certifying the Designated Activity指定書The activity named on the current or intended status
6
Certificate of Graduation卒業証明書
7
Letter of Recommendation from the School
8
Record of Job-hunting ActivityApplications made and interviews attended
9
Proof of Ability to Pay Expenses

Your nationality

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Where you apply

Already in Japan

If you hold another status, you apply to change it at your regional immigration bureau.

Where it leads

Designated Activities (Job Hunting)
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