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[Free Resource] Visa & Hiring Procedures Guide for New Foreign Graduates

As more companies in Japan hire international students as new graduates, the visa change and renewal process has become increasingly complex and strictly reviewed. This has led to last-minute issues such as delayed onboarding or visa denials that result in canceled offers. Especially from 2025 onward, immigration authorities require more detailed business activity documentation and stricter compliance, making it essential for HR teams to prepare early and correctly. This guide provides HR professionals with a systematic overview — from fundamental knowledge of visa categories to the latest screening trends and practical checklists — to ensure smooth and compliant hiring of foreign graduates. (8-page PDF)

[Who Should Download This Guide]

・HR and recruitment professionals hiring or planning to hire international students as new graduates

・Companies handling visa status change and renewal procedures internally

・HR or General Affairs teams concerned about preparing application documents and managing timelines

・Employers who want to avoid visa denial or onboarding delays after issuing job offers

・Companies aiming to stay updated on the latest immigration screening trends and strengthen compliance

[What You Will Learn]

・Overview of Japan’s residence status system and basics of visa changes/renewals

・Key requirements and criteria for major statuses such as “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”

・How to verify the relevance between job duties and a candidate’s academic background

・Required documents and application tips by company category

・Step-by-step hiring timeline from offer to onboarding for HR teams

・Common visa denial/delay cases and how to prevent them

・Latest stricter review points (including additional requirements from July 2025) and their impact on HR practices

・Practical checklists and early risk assessment tools for HR professionals

[How to Download]

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If the form does not work, please contact us directly at contact@acroseed.co.jp.