Hiring Nepali talent under Japan's Specified Skilled Worker program

Direct answer

To hire a Nepali candidate under SSW1, a Japanese employer must first confirm that the real duties fall within an SSW field. It must verify the candidate's accepted skill and Japanese-language evidence, make a compliant employment contract, prepare the SSW1 support plan and file the applicable residence procedure. Nepal-related departure steps and Japan's immigration process should be placed on the same schedule but treated as distinct requirements.

Employer sequence

1. Fix the field, work category, duties, work site and direct-employment structure.
2. Verify tests or any officially accepted exemption from the candidate's history.
3. Explain pay, hours, deductions, housing and support in a language the candidate understands.
4. Prepare applicant, accepting-organization, field and support-plan documents separately.
5. File the Certificate of Eligibility or other applicable residence procedure.
6. Complete pre-departure, arrival, housing, orientation, consultation and reporting tasks.

Japan's official Nepal guidance says use of a sending organization is not mandatory for SSW procedures. If one is used, document its role, fees and evidence responsibility. Outsourcing support to a registered support organization also does not erase the accepting organization's employment and oversight obligations.

FAQ

Is a sending organization mandatory for Nepali SSW candidates?

No, not under the Japanese official Nepal guidance. Check any current Nepal-side requirements for the individual case.

Does a support organization take all employer responsibility?

No. The employer must maintain lawful employment, required filings and oversight. See the SSW overview and the current field rules.