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Japan — Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa
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Verified 2026-07-21: 70 points is confirmed as the real qualifying threshold, but the bonus points this engine's proxy can't see — Japanese language ability, research achievements, and startup affiliation — often make the actual difference for borderline profiles. Japanese language ability alone is worth up to 15 points (JLPT N1) or 10 points (N2, not cumulative with N1) — frequently enough to turn a 65-point 'not yet' into a qualifying 75. Scoring 80+ points isn't just a stronger application — it fast-tracks permanent residency to just 1 year instead of 3.
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