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The COE (Certificate of Eligibility) is the crucial document issued by the Immigration Services Agency in Japan; it certifies that you meet the requirements for a specific Status of Residence (like Student or SSW). The Visa is a sticker placed in your passport by the Embassy in your home country (Bangladesh) that grants you permission to enter Japan. You absolutely must have a COE to get the final visa stamp.
The COE process involves the government conducting a deep background check. Immigration meticulously verifies all your documents, assesses the financial sponsor's stability (for students), or the sponsoring company's legitimacy (for SSW). This thorough verification process naturally requires a significant amount of time.
Even minor errors, such as a misspelled name, an incorrect date, or inconsistent addresses, can lead to rejection. Immigration views such discrepancies as a sign of either carelessness or a deliberate attempt to mislead. It is vital to double-check every entry against your passport and official documents.
Immediate appeals are rarely successful. If your application is rejected, you must first identify and address the likely cause (e.g., provide stronger financial proof, resolve document conflicts). Generally, you cannot reapply for the same purpose within six months, unless you can demonstrate a significant positive change in your circumstances.
Specific Risks for Student Visas (Ryuugaku)
We turn common visa weaknesses into strengths—securing your sponsorship, clarifying your history, and crafting a purpose-driven study plan for Japan.
The number one reason is insufficient or unconvincing Financial Sponsorship. Immigration needs rock-solid proof that the student can cover all tuition and living expenses, often requiring a sponsor to show substantial savings and a stable income history. Be warned that large, recent, and unexplained lump-sum deposits into a bank account are highly suspicious and often lead to rejection.
Unexplained Gaps in your history raise red flags, suggesting the applicant’s primary goal is not study but potentially illegal work. Always provide a detailed written explanation and, if possible, supporting evidence for any gaps.
Your Study Plan or Reason for Study must clearly demonstrate a strong, logical, and sincere intent to study Japanese, with a credible plan for what you intend to do afterwards (e.g., enrolling in a specific university or specialized vocational school). Applications are often rejected if Immigration suspects the student is only using the visa as a temporary measure to find basic work.
Specific Risks for SSW Visas
The SSW visa has key risks: failing skills or language exams, unauthorized job changes, or not meeting salary requirements can all jeopardize your renewal and legal status.
N5 is usually insufficient. The minimum required level for the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Type 1 is generally JLPT N4 or JFT-Basic. Since SSW is a work visa, you need to prove practical, day-to-day communication skills from the moment you start the job.
Yes. The Japanese Immigration Services Agency rigorously vets the accepting company itself. Issues like a company's poor financial health or a previous history of violating labor laws against foreign workers can cause the SSW COE to be denied, even if the candidate's skills are perfect.