We are legal specialists specialising in the area of Immigration Law in Japan. We have been assisting businesses and individuals who wish to work and live in Japan for various reasons with acquiring an appropriate type of status of residence; most commonly referred to as a "visa". The immigration laws are complex, as individual backgrounds and circumstances are unique and some rules and regulations remain unstipulated. Furthermore, in many cases, one needs to consider laws of other disciplinary areas, as immigration is not simply a physical move but involves establishing a life and work in an unfamiliar country. A number of supporting documents are required to convince the authorities that your application to stay and live in Japan is valid. We are here to help those who are facing difficulties to deal with the cumbersome procedures. In our office, we have a certified administrative procedures legal specialist "Gyosei-shoshi (行政書士)" that is registered to act as an agent at the Immigration Services Agency in Japan. We prepare visa application forms and identify what extra supporting documents would work in your favour, including a preparation of a personal statement, then submit the paperwork to the Immigration Bureau on your behalf.
Our Expertise
The Immigration Services Agency publishes guidelines for different types of visa applications on their website yet whether a permission is granted or not is decided at the discretion of the Minister of Justice, as those guidelines indicate a minimum requirements of an application eligibility rather than criteria for a granting a visa. No two cases are the same, as personal histories and status are different hence it is vital to prepare an adequate set of supporting documents including a written statement with a detailed explanation and reasoning. This is where our expert knowledge from a wealth of experiences makes our service competent. We have assisted foreign nationals of various backgrounds by providing many successful visa applications. Additionally, we have an access to a database of precedent cases as well as an up-to-date trend of the government's immigration policy that changes frequently.
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・Company Formation ・Translation service ・International marriage
Our Office
Our office is located in Nishi Ikebukuro (Toshima Ward, Tokyo), just a few minutes' walk from Ikebukuro Station. We normally require our clients to meet us in person prior to entering a contract for the purpose of ID verification, but we can arrange an online meeting for those who find the travel too much. If you would like assistance with your visa application or would like to know more about our service, please contact us using our enquiry form. Our immigration law specialist will get back to you usually within one working day.