Hello!
I'm a software developer in my thirties, with 5 years of experience and a long-term goal of moving to Japan. I'm planning to start learning Japanese on my own and then attend a language school in Japan, hoping that being in the country will make it easier to find a job and secure an offer. However, I’m worried about my eligibility for the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, since I don’t have 10+ years of experience and my bachelor’s degree is not related to IT or computer science.
I’ve read some posts here, but the information is conflicting. Some say experience is enough, others say a degree in a related field is mandatory. I realize that it also depends on immigration and the company, but I still wonder about my chances, since an interviewing company may even abort considering me as a candidate if my chances of getting a visa are too low.
So, I’m looking for people who might have had a similar case — either successful or unsuccessful. I don’t really eager to invest a lot of time, if i will be denied the work visa in the end. Also getting ITPEC or degree in Japan is not really an option for me.
Any real-world experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
by overkri