Japan to use Point System for Foreigners

The government of Japan is planning to introduce a point system for foreigners wishing to live and work in Japan similar to ones already used in Britain, Canada and other countries. Developed countries are competing for the skills of well educated and qualified professionals but Japan is often criticized for not doing enough to attract or retain enough skilled foreign workers to compliment it’s workforce.

The Diet Building is where the Japanese government meets – photo by no_typographic_man

The proposed point system will evaluate foreigners and score them by their qualifications, working careers, research achievements and other qualities and to give preferential treatment when their points exceed a certain level. For persons like me who are planning to live and work in Japan in the future should keep an eye on the progress of this.

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