If an international student with the residence status 'College Student' wishes to continue his/her residence in order to seek employment after graduation and also he/she has been recommended as such by the university he/she is enrolled in, a change of visa status to "Designated Activities"(Period of stay: 6 months) is permitted, as well as a one-time extension of the visa, thus a stay for a period up to one year is possible. *This system is not applicable to non-regular students.
Required Documents
- Application for Change of Status of Residence
- Passport
- Alien Registration Card
- Documents to certify that you can defray all the expenses incurred during your stay (Please see here.)
- Diploma or graduation certificate from the university graduated.
- A letter of recommendation from the university graduated, regarding his/her job-searching after graduation
- Documents confirming that the applicant is actively seeking employment.
When you need the letter of recommendation regarding job-searching after graduation, please submit the Application Form for Certificates. When you submit the form, please submit something to verify your present address such as a copy of your Alien Registration Card.
Work Permit
International students who have acquired "Designated activities" status with the intention of engaging in full-time employment may apply for "Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted" and work up to 28 hours a week. In order to apply for "Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted," a letter of recommendation from the university is required.
Visas for Family
When you change your residence status to 'Designated Activities', your family members with dependant visas are required to apply for a change of states to "Designated Activities" at the same time.
