International students in Japan can apply to change their residence status to "Designated Activities" to continue their job search after graduation. This visa allows up to one year of job search time and can be extended. At Stellar, we offer tailored support for students in Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Okinawa.

The immigration office published the guidelines for changing and renewing residency status on November 1st. Key points to keep in mind for change and renewal applications have been summarized."