Cabinet decision of 29 March 2024 expanded the Specified Skilled Worker Type 2 (which permits unlimited renewal, family sponsorship, and a path to permanent residence) from the original 2 sectors (construction and shipbuilding) to 11 — adding agriculture, fishery, food service, accommodation, automobile maintenance, aviation, manufacturing of materials, industrial machinery, and electric/electronic information industries.
SSW Type 1 holders in newly-included sectors gaining a path to long-term residence and family sponsorship.
Primary: Cabinet Office of Japan ↗
Corroborating: Immigration Services Agency of Japan ↗
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