Key points

  • No private agent can guarantee an exam pass or immigration permission. Do not trust claims that payment guarantees approval.
  • Verify the company, address, work, pay, deductions, support provider, and broker fees, and obtain written terms in a language you understand.
  • Book through the official test provider. Do not send passport images or money to personal social-media accounts.
  • A forged residence card, false job description, or lending your identity may expose you to penalties and loss of status.
  • When unsure, contact Immigration's information center, FRESC, or a Japanese embassy or consulate in your country.