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Update on the Specified Skilled Worker System
July 27, 2026
The Specified Skilled Worker system has updated relevant laws and standards.
On July 17, 2026, updates related to the Specified Skilled Worker system were made. Changes were made to standards in fields like food service, aviation, shipbuilding, and maritime industries, with review statuses announced. This system affects some foreign workers in Japan, so please check the official Immigration Services Agency website for details.
Source: 出入国在留管理庁
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/ssw/index.html
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