I’m currently 21 and planning to apply for a Japan working visa, likely in a business-related role (sales executive or business development). My sponsor is my uncle, who has permanent residency in Japan and runs a vehicle export business that’s been operating for over 15 years.
My situation:
- Finished O/Ls in 2021 (equivalent to 11th grade).
- Completed a Diploma in ICT afterward.
- I have 3 years of full-time work experience in a relevant field, which I can document with letters and contracts.
- I also sat for A/Ls last year, but I'm unsure if I should include this since it may conflict with the work experience timeline.
I understand Japan requires either a degree or 3+ years of relevant experience for a work visa in certain fields. To avoid conflicts, I’m considering submitting documents that only show I left school after O/Ls and focused on working + diploma studies since then.
My questions:
- Will omitting A/Ls cause issues if I’m otherwise eligible?
- Would immigration raise concerns about “how did you work full time while studying A/Ls?”
- What specific documents should be prepared (from both me and my sponsor)?
- Are there any other visa categories I should consider if this one doesn't work?
Any help or similar case references would be really appreciated.
by comtojp