英語版になります。
Japanese government is considering to offer 1-year path to permanent residency to the high skilled proffessionals residential status holders.

http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/Economy/Japan-to-offer-1-year-path-to-permanent-residency

Permanent residence status has longer duration(permanent) and more wide activity ability like family invitation. It will be a good option for the correspond status holder.