What are visa-sponsored jobs?

Visa-sponsored jobs are roles where the employer is willing to sponsor a work visa for an international candidate. GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored jobs from companies actively hiring and sponsoring work visas for professionals.

Does GoBroad only show jobs that sponsor visas?

Yes. GoBroad's job feed is exclusively visa-sponsored roles for working professionals, so you never waste time on jobs that will not sponsor your work visa.

Which countries and visa types does GoBroad cover?

GoBroad tracks visa updates across 22+ countries and 50+ visa pathways, including skilled worker visas, work permits, job-seeker visas, permanent residency, and sponsorship routes.

How much does GoBroad cost?

GoBroad is free to start. Premium, which unlocks the exclusive visa-sponsored job feed and visa policy alerts for every country, is just ₹299 per month.

Visa guide · Sponsored jobs

Specified Skilled Worker (i) 2026

The Specified Skilled Worker (i) is Japan’s SSW(i) status for workers in designated labour-shortage sectors who pass a skills and Japanese-language test. GoBroad tracks Japan visa policy changes to this route in real time and lists visa-sponsored jobs from employers who hire international and Indian professionals, so you can act the moment something changes.

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Sponsorship

Accepting-organisation required

Duration

Up to 5 years

Requires

Skills + language test

Who the Specified Skilled Worker (i) is for

Workers in designated shortage sectors

Candidates with sector skills tests

Those starting a Japan career

Countries offering the Specified Skilled Worker (i)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Specified Skilled Worker (i)?

Specified Skilled Worker (i) is Japan’s SSW(i) status for workers in designated labour-shortage sectors who pass a skills and Japanese-language test. SSW(i) covers specific designated industries; passing the sector skills exam is the main gateway.

Does the Specified Skilled Worker (i) lead to visa-sponsored jobs?

GoBroad lists only visa-sponsored roles and tracks Japan updates for this route, so you can find employers hiring under it and check take-home salary in INR before applying.

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