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The document explains eligibility criteria, required materials to apply for a university recommendation letter, and the timetable for document screening and interviews. It also details procedures for changing residence status after receiving the recommendation letter, including in-person application, keeping the current student visa valid, receiving results, and ongoing reporting to the Student Office. 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However, a recommendation letter from the university is required to apply for this status of residence. The process for obtaining the recommendation letter is outlined below.  \n1. Eligibility Criteria for Applying for the Recommendation Letter  \n1) Scheduled to graduate September 2026  \n2) Actively engaged in job hunting with companies in Japan and have relevant records of such activities  \n3) Have not yet received a formal job offer (naitei) or informal offer from a Japanese company  \n4) Have a strong intention to continue job hunting in Japan after graduation and possess a concrete job-hunting plan.  \n5) Have high level of Japanese proficiency  \nThis includes having passed the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 or higher, or have completed or scheduled to complete Advanced Japanese.  \n6) Have no financial difficulties after graduation and be in a position to fully devote themselves to job hunting.  \n7) No history of serious misconduct during their enrollment.  \nThe university will verify whether you have any disciplinary record (such as unlicensed driving, theft, cheating, damage/loss of university property, etc. ), including the details and frequency of any incidents.  \n2. Required Documents for Applying for the Recommendation Letter  \nApplication Form:  Recommendation Letter Application for Designated Activities Visa: Undergraduate Students 09.2026 (the application opens on June 15)  \nRequired Documents (to upload to the application form) :  \n1)  Written Oath for the Recommendation Letter Application Form (PDF)  \n2) Transcript of Academic Records  \n3) Certificate of Prospective Graduation  \n4) Document verifying your bank account balance and accountholder name  \n*If you do not have a physical bankbook, please submit an account statement from your bank or a digital statement downloaded from your bank app.  \n5) Proof of job hunting  \na) Copies of e-mails/ correspondence from companies  \nb) Japanese Rirekisho (written in Japanese)  \n3. Schedule for Issuing the Recommendation Period for March 2026 Graduates  \n\n| Stage | Date |\n| --- | --- |\n| Application Period | From 10:00 on June 15, 2026 to 14:00 on July 5, 2026 |\n| Job-hunting Visa Guidance | June 18 16:10-16:40 @ J201 |\n| Announcement of Document Screening Results and Interview Schedule (for those who passed the document screening) | July 27, 2026 |\n| Interview Period | July 30 & July 31, 2026 * ¹ |\n| Announcement of Final Screening Results | August 5, 2026 |\n| Issuance of Recommendation Letter | Early September |\n\n* ¹The interview date and time will be designated by the university.  \nApplicants are requested to keep their schedules available on the designated two days.  \n4. Procedures for Changing Status of Residence after Receiving the Recommendation Letter  \n1) After receiving the recommendation letter from the university, please prepare to apply to the Immigration Bureau.  \n2) Prepare all documents required for the application. For details, please refer to the Ministry of Justice website.  \n3) Apply for the change in status of residence with the Immigration Bureau in person. Be sure to apply while your current “student visa” is still valid, not after it has expired!  \n4) Wait for a postcard from the Immigration Bureau with your application result. If you are approved, you will need to take this postcard with you and visit the Immigration Bureau again to receive your new residence card. The \"designated activities visa\" will allow you to stay in Japan for a maximum of 6 months post-graduation.  \n5) Regularly report to the Student Office about your job-hunting activities after graduation. 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