Approved Recruitment Agency for Japan
Iqbal Manpower Consultants is now approved recruitment agency for Japan, opening doors to new opportunities for skilled, semi-skilled, and non-skilled workers. With our acquired license and approval from relevant Japanese authorities, we are now authorized to facilitate your recruitment needs. An ISO Certified Company with over 46 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a reliable recruitment agency of Asia, adhering to all recruitment international standards. Our expertise extends to various industries, ensuring we find the best candidates, whether you require blue-collar workers or IT staffing solutions.
- ISO Certified Company
- Extensive HR Data base from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Philippines & Bangladesh
- Instant Deployment with 10 Days
- Trusted by 500 + Companies across the Globe
- 46 Years of Service
We deliver the Talent you need, Quickly.
Finding the right resources for your company can be challenging, especially when hiring for blue-collar jobs from another country. But with Iqbal Manpower Consultants, a reliable recruitment agency of Asia with its presence in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Philippines, you can rest assured. Our vast digital HR database enables us to provide the right human resources quickly. We’re not just another recruitment agency; we’re approved by all relevant governing bodies and ISO-certified, ensuring legal compliance every step of the way.
For over four decades, we’ve been the trusted recruitment agency from Asia for prestigious Japanies companies, serving as their go-to partner.
Specified Skilled Worker Program Japan
In 2019, Japan has created a new “Status of Residence” through a program known as Specified Skilled Worker Program where it aimed to facilitate foreign workforce in different fields. The first phase of this program was consist of five years and were capped at 345,000 workers and resource. The program further strives to increase the number of skilled workers in the following 5 year-plan. As per resources, Japan plans to more than double the number of skilled worker visas for foreigners to over 800,000 within five years starting fiscal 2024, aiming to address labor shortages.
Types of Industries Cover Under SSW Program
The SSW program initially covered 12 industries:
- Nursing care
- Building cleaning management
- Industrial machinery, Electronics and information industries
- Construction
- Shipbuilding and machinery
- Automobile repair and maintenance
- Aviation
- Accommodation
- Agriculture
- Fishery and aquaculture
- Food and beverages and Food service.
- Road transportation
- Railways
- Forestry
- Timber
The Types of SSW Program
The SSW Program has two main categories defined by the nature of work, skills, and language expertise of individuals. The visa is based on these factors and is categorized as.
- Specified Skilled Workers (i)
- Specified Skilled Workers (ii)
For over four decades, we’ve been the trusted recruitment agency from Asia for prestigious Japanies companies, serving as their go-to partner.
The Specified Skilled Worker (i) visa is intended for workers with basic skills. To qualify, applicants must be over 18 years old and pass both a skills test and a Japanese language test, unless they have completed Technical Intern Training. The visa can be granted for up to 5 years in total. However, family members cannot accompany the visa holder under this category.
The Specified Skilled Worker (ii) visa is for those with more advanced skills, typically requiring completion of Specified Skilled Worker (i) and passing advanced skill tests. It can be granted for 3 years, with no limit on total stay duration. Unlike the (i) visa, this category allows family members to accompany the visa holder.