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bellygod · Joined: 02 Feb 2007 Posts: 8

I've got a two-year Associate of Arts, and 12 years teaching experience. How hard would it be to get a work permit from a decent school?

fluffyhamster · Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:15 am Post subject:

I recall reading it mentioned a few times by somebody (probably Glenski), and in the Immigration regs themselves somewhere, that you may be eligible to apply for a work visa if you have over 3 years of "relevant work experience" or somesuch. If this is still the case, it would obviously be worth checking out! Wink

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

#1, you don't get the "work permit" (work visa) from the employer. You get it from immigration. You get visa sponsorship from the employer.

#2, Specialist in Humanities/International Relations work visa requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, or at least 3 years of related work experience. So, you've satisfied immigration's needs. Just see what you can do to pass the job interview.

#3, Instructor work visa (for ALTs) doesn't specifically cite degree vs. work experience. It only states that you need the degree or license.

http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/appendix1.html#6