We are a legal specialist specialising in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law in Japan. We have been assisting businesses and individuals who wish to work and live in Japan for various reasons with acquisition of a right status of residence (most commonly referred as "visa"). The immigration law is complex as individual background and circumstances are unique and there are rules and regulations that are not stipulated. Furthermore, in many cases, one needs to consider laws of other disciplinary areas as immigration is not simply a physical move but rather establishing a life and work in an unfamiliar country. A number of supporting documents are required to convince the authority that your application to stay and live in Japan is justifiable. 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 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 descretion of the Minister of Justice as those guidelines usually mean a minimum requirement showing an application eligibility rather than criteria for a permission. No two cases are the same as a personal history and status are different hence it is vital to prepare a right set of supporting documents including a written statement with detailed explanation and reasoning. This is where our expert knowledges from a wealth of experiences makes our service competent. We have been assisting foreign nationals of various backgrounds by providing many successful visa applications. We have an access to precedent cases as well as an up-to-date trend of the government's immigration policy that changes frequently.
Our services also include applications for business licences in Japan, company formations and preventive legal services to avoid future dispute such as writing will and testament and divorce agreement.
additional services
・Translation service ・International marraige ・Inheritance involving foreign national and/or asset
Our Office
Our office is located in Nishi Ikebukuro (Toshima-ward, Tokyo), just a couple of 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 an assistance with your visa application and 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.