Hello!
About few weeks ago, I just checked the pointing system for Permanent Residency application.
I am not sure if I computed mine right but I only got around 40 based on the pointing system I found. :/
Just some background, graduated in my home country (Bachelor), worked there for 3 years as Software Engineer, then moved to Japan and been working with the same role. It will be my 5th year this year. Currently, aiming to pass N2 to gather more points. Will be 30 this year so minus points. Salary is not low but I guess, low for my age.
I am not doing any school studies, research or extra-curricular stuff.
Is it close to hopeless to early apply for PR if you are not a graduate in a school in Japan?
So, aside from spouse route which I saw, is my only route is for the standard 10 year route?