Japan’s Immigration Services Agency is stepping up checks after finding some foreign workers on engineer and humanities specialist visas being pushed into menial jobs through staffing agencies. This visa is meant for professional roles like interpreting or production management, not low-skilled tasks.

With a record 410,000 holders by the end of 2024, around 10% are tied to dispatch firms, raising concerns. Officials say some agencies misled clients about what these foreign nationals can legally do.

The agency plans to investigate more cases, boost awareness, and may even require workers to report job changes. It’s also eyeing stricter rules for the business manager visa to prevent misuse. Would you like me to also create a punchier, headline-style version for social media?