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Employer Connections
Support communication between employers and candidates, clarify job requirements, and coordinate recruitment enquiries.
Your bridge to Japan
Connecting Global Talent with New Opportunities.
I&I International Manpower and Global Bridge aims to connect candidates, employers, and education pathways through clear guidance, responsible recruitment support, and practical application coordination.
- Professional guidance
- Transparent process
- Candidate-focused support
Who we are
A bridge between people and possibilities.
I&I International Manpower and Global Bridge is presented as an international recruitment and education-support brand focused on helping candidates explore suitable pathways to Japan and helping employers connect with potential talent.
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Candidate Guidance
Help applicants understand role requirements, prepare documents, and identify the correct immigration pathway for their circumstances.
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Education Pathways
Provide information and application coordination for candidates interested in Japanese language schools and other eligible educational institutions.
Japan employment pathways
Work Visa & Employment Categories
The correct status of residence depends on the actual duties, qualifications, employer, and applicable immigration rules. These are common pathways—not a promise of eligibility or visa approval.
Skilled / Sector-based
Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)
For eligible candidates with required skills in designated industrial fields. Relevant fields may include construction, building cleaning, manufacturing, agriculture, food manufacturing, accommodation, caregiving, and others covered by the current programme.
- Generally requires the relevant skills test.
- Usually requires JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 or higher; some fields have different requirements.
- Some applicants may qualify for test exemptions after completing qualifying technical training.
- Requires an eligible employer and employment contract.
SSW (i) is generally limited to a total of five years and does not normally allow accompanying family. SSW (ii) has different requirements and may permit family accompaniment.
Official information: Specified Skilled Worker portalOpens in a new tab
Professional roles
Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
For qualifying professional duties such as IT engineering, engineering, translation, interpretation, marketing, international business, design, planning, and other eligible specialist work.
- Relevant academic background or qualifying professional experience is generally required.
- Job duties must fit the status of residence.
- Employment terms and employer documentation are assessed.
- Ordinary unskilled site labour is not covered by this category.
Official overview: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanOpens in a new tab
Specialist skills
Skilled Labor
For certain occupations requiring qualifying specialized skills, such as chefs specializing in foreign cuisine and other occupations specifically covered by the category.
- Specific experience and evidence requirements depend on the occupation.
- The offered duties must fit the immigration category.
- Supporting documents are assessed case by case.
This category is not a general route for all construction workers.
Other eligible routes
Additional Work & Training Statuses
Depending on the candidate and position, other categories may include Highly Skilled Professional, Intra-company Transferee, Nursing Care, or Technical Intern Training during the programme’s applicable transition arrangements.
- Eligibility is specific to each category.
- Employers and candidates must verify current rules before recruitment.
- We do not guarantee that a particular route is available for every vacancy.
Official overview: Work or Long-term Stay — MOFAOpens in a new tab
Education in Japan
Student Visa & Study Support
For applicants planning to study Japanese or pursue an eligible academic or vocational programme in Japan.
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School & Programme Guidance
Help applicants explore suitable Japanese language schools and other eligible institutions, based on their study goals, academic history, budget, and preferred intake.
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Application Coordination
Provide a checklist and coordination support for school applications, educational records, identity documents, and financial-sponsor evidence required by the school.
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COE & Visa Preparation
Explain the usual sequence: school screening, Certificate of Eligibility (COE) process, visa application through the appropriate Japanese embassy or consulate, and travel preparation.
Typical applicant considerations
- Clear study purpose and a suitable course plan
- Previous education and academic records
- Ability to pay tuition and living expenses
- Credible evidence of the source of funds
- Required language-study history or proficiency evidence, where applicable
- Accurate, consistent documents and timely responses
Common documents
Exact requirements vary by school, applicant, nationality, and current embassy/immigration instructions.
- Valid passport and application photographs
- School application forms and educational certificates
- Academic transcripts and language-study evidence, if requested
- Financial sponsor’s bank balance and income/tax evidence
- Sponsor relationship documents, if applicable
- Statement of purpose and other school-requested documents
- COE and visa application documents when issued/required
Official guidance: Study in Japan — Immigration ProceduresOpens in a new tab
Clear steps
How Our Support Process Works
A practical overview of how an enquiry may progress. Timelines and outcomes depend on the employer, school, candidate, and Japanese authorities.
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Initial Enquiry
Discuss the candidate’s goals, experience, education, language level, and preferred pathway.
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Eligibility Review
Identify potential routes and check the published requirements with the employer or school.
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Document Preparation
Organize a checklist and coordinate required documents with the responsible employer or institution.
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Application & Follow-up
The authorized employer, school, representative, or applicant submits the relevant applications. Decisions remain with the authorities.
Be prepared
Documents Often Requested
Use this as a starting checklist only. The final list must be confirmed for the specific visa category and application.
For work-related applications
- Passport and application photographs
- CV / résumé and employment history
- Education certificates and relevant qualifications
- Skills-test and Japanese-language evidence, where required
- Employment contract and job description
- Employer/company documents
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE), where applicable
For student applications
- Passport and photographs
- School application and academic records
- Language-study evidence, where applicable
- Financial capacity and source-of-funds documents
- Sponsor’s income and relationship evidence, if applicable
- COE and visa application documents, when required
Let's build the right pathway.
Employers looking for international talent and candidates exploring work or study in Japan are welcome to send an enquiry. Please include your preferred service and basic requirements.
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