Japan extends Type 2 foreign workers' stay by five years.

The Immigration Services Agency plans to introduce a five-year stay for specified skilled foreign workers starting January, 2024.

The Immigration Services Agency just dropped a draft ordinance to extend the stay for Type 2 specified skilled foreign workers to a solid five years. Starting early January next year, this change is a game-changer! Right now, folks get stays of six months to three years, based on their stability and job history.

With this new move, the requirements will tighten up for those aiming for longer stays since they're aligning with other categories like nursing care workers. And get this: to go for permanent residency, you gotta have that maximum stay period. We'll hear more about the details soon!

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