SSW DOCUMENTS

Specified Skilled Worker Applications

A working guide to residence applications, employment documents, SSW(i) support plans and periodic or event-based notifications.

Residence application file

  • Certificate of Eligibility, change or renewal application
  • Employment contract and working conditions
  • Proof of skill and Japanese-language requirements
  • Accepting organization eligibility documents
  • Field-specific council and compliance evidence
  • SSW(i) support plan and outsourcing documents

Notification controls

TypeExamples
PeriodicEmployment, remuneration, support implementation
Event-basedContract changes, termination, inability to accept, support changes
RegistrationChanges affecting a registered support organization

Renewal calendar

Begin preparation well before the residence expiry date. Reconfirm the actual work, pay, tax, social insurance, support records and any field requirements rather than simply copying the previous application.