What is a Registered Support Organization?
A Registered Support Organization is an official support body established to create an environment in which Specified Skilled Foreign Workers can work, live, and settle in Japan with peace of mind over the long term.
When a company wishes to operate as a Registered Support Organization itself, it must submit a new registration application to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and obtain formal approval.
Because this new registration process requires a high level of expertise, many companies choose to entrust the procedure to certified administrative scriveners, ensuring a smooth, reliable, and compliant registration process.
Overview of the Specified Skilled Worker System
Specified Skilled Worker (i)
A status for foreign workers who can contribute as an immediate workforce.
✅ Period of Stay: Up to 5 years in total
✅ Family Accompaniment: Not permitted
✅ Support by Registered Support Organization: Mandatory
✅ Designated Fields: 14 industries including nursing care, food service, construction, agriculture, and others
Specified Skilled Worker (ii)
For highly skilled and experienced workers with advanced expertise.
✅ Period of Stay: Renewable (effectively unlimited)
✅ Family Accompaniment: Permitted
✅ Eligibility for Permanent Residency: Possible
Role differentiation is as follows:
SSW (i): Immediate workforce with mandatory support
SSW (ii): Long-term employment candidates and potential managerial personnel
Main Roles of a Registered Support Organization
Companies that accept Specified Skilled Worker (i) foreign nationals are legally obligated to provide “life support” services.
A Registered Support Organization is responsible for carrying out these support duties on behalf of the employer.
Examples of Support Services
- Pre-entry orientation
- Airport pick-up and assistance with securing housing
- Support with opening bank accounts and mobile phone contracts
- Explanation of daily life rules and social norms
- Regular interviews and follow-up meetings
- Consultation support for work and daily life issues
- Accompaniment for administrative procedures
This is a comprehensive support system that provides continuous assistance from employment to stable settlement in Japan.
Applications for Status of Residence also fall within our area of expertise.
By having procedures handled by a Registered Support Organization together with affiliated certified administrative scriveners, concerns regarding immigration procedures for Status of Residence can be significantly reduced.
✅ Application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
✅ Application for Change of Status of Residence
✅ Extension of Period of Stay
✅ Certificate of Authorized Employment
✅ Preparation of Support Plans
📊 Prevention of application errors
📊 Reduction of risk of denial
📊 Faster screening and approval process
These practical advantages ensure a smoother, more reliable immigration procedure.
To operate as a Registered Support Organization, new registration with the Immigration Services Agency is mandatory.
In order to operate as a Registered Support Organization, it is necessary to submit an “Application for Registration as a Registered Support Organization” to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and successfully pass the screening process.
Main Screening Requirements
✅ Appointment of a Support Manager and Support Staff
✅ Clarification of the support system and structure
✅ Absence of disqualifying factors
✅ Financial stability
✅ Proof of operational capability
Entrusting the new registration process to a certified administrative scrivener is the safest and most reliable option.
Applications for registration as a Registered Support Organization require extensive documentation and a thorough understanding of the system, making it a highly specialized field.
For this reason, many companies choose to entrust the registration process to certified administrative scriveners.
Benefits of Entrusting the Process to a Certified Administrative Scrivener
✅ Prevention of application rejections due to document defects
✅ Higher approval success rate
✅ Significant reduction in processing time
✅ Compliance with the latest laws and regulations
✅ Handling communication with the Immigration Services Agency on your behalf
As a result:
📊 Faster completion of registration
📊 Earlier start of business operations
📊 Reduced burden on management
These benefits contribute to a smoother, more efficient, and reliable registration process.
Benefits of Consulting a Certified Administrative Scrivener
A Registered Support Organization is a core system in the employment of foreign workers, supporting the operation of Specified Skilled Worker (i) and (ii) programs, handling applications for Status of Residence, and facilitating new registration with the Immigration Services Agency.
By entrusting the new registration process to a certified administrative scrivener, companies can launch their operations safely, reliably, and efficiently.
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