Professional firm handling any cases related to the acquisition of a Japanese visa, the status of residence in Japan, or Japanese nationality

*No matter how difficult the circumstance, we provide strong support to foreign nationals and all parties concerned in order to find the best and quickest solution for each individual case. Please feel free to consult with us at any time. How to select the immigration lawyers (IMPORTANT)

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Services relating to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act and the Nationality Act

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We comprehensively sort out the fact situations of any applicant on a case-by-case basis, carefully considering any relevant factors such as the applicant’s residence records, current immigration control laws and regulations, and related court and administrative precedents to determine the scope of the materials for proof that may be required.

We draft a "statement of reasons for application" based on various factors and carefully prepare the necessary application materials to clearly demonstrate they meet the standards, requirements, and criteria outlined in the applicable laws and regulations to substantially accommodate the "discretion" exercised by the Immigration Bureau.

We strive to maintain professionalism and excellence and are constantly improving our services by attending lectures or seeking clarification and explanations from former officials who held key positions at the Immigration Bureau (such as the director in charge of all lawsuits or the director in charge of applications for refugee status).

Thankfully, we have a high reputation among the clients we have known through various cases we have handled until now. In addition, on referrals from such clients, we have consulted and served a lot of foreign nationals, Japanese nationals overseas, companies, associations, attorneys-at-law, tax accountants and labor and social security attorneys, etc.

Cases That Consulted With Our Office

In the case of losing eligibility as the spouse of a Japanese national with a status of residence due to divorce by agreement with a Japanese national, is it possible to seek a discretionary judgment from the Minister of Justice as a special circumstance to not have to return back to the country?
I would like to operate a business in Japan, so is it possible to obtain a business management permit with a status of residence by co-investing and establishing a company?
My parents came to Japan for a short stay (family visit) of 90 days, and the period is about to expire. However, because of special circumstance that require humanitarian consideration, can I renew the visa under such special circumstance?
Is it possible to transfer employees from the head office in overseas to branch store, branch office, and representative office that I openned in Japan?
I overstayed my visa, but since I’m under special circumstance that require humanitarian consideration, is it possible to petition for special permission to stay?
I would like to ask you to create a prima facie showing materials for necessary explanatory documents, etc., concerning the work that I will be in charge of for the foreign national I am going to hire, including making a judgment as to whether or not the foreign national qualifies for a status of residence, etc..
Since application filed by myself was rejected, I would like to request for the creation of document such as appropriate explanation of the situation, by carefully reviewing the problems for re-application.
I have a criminal record in the past, but since then I have reflected on my action and I have been living an exemplerily social life. Can I get a residency status when I'm asked to work in Japan?
It has been over 2 years since I applied for refugee status, but during that time, my living conditions in Japan have changed.
In the case where foreign national working in Japan and his/her elderly parents living in home country, is there a way where foreign national can bring his/her elderly parents to Japan so that he/she can takecare and live together with them?

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Examples of Successful Cases

Case 21
Status of residence
I reside in Japan with a visa status of Engineering, Humanities and International Services. I would like to apply for a change in my status of residence to that of a Highly Specialized Professional so that I can exceed the necessary 70 points calculated for a Highly Specialized Professional, and then apply for permanent residence.
Permission content
"Highly Skilled Professional (i) (b) " for 5 years
Case 2
Business scale
To enter the Japanese market, our trading company in China wants to establish a subsidiary and transfer several employees to Japan. We also wish to obtain visas for the employees’ family members to also live in Japan.
Permission content
"Business Manager", "Intra-company Transferee" and "Dependent"
Case 11
Performance content
I would like foreign artists to perform at a music concert entailing singing, dancing and playing music at a venue that does not serve any food or drink.
Permission content
"Entertainer" for 3 months
Case 15
Status
I’m a Japanese citizen married to a foreign woman. I would like to bring her Japan but she has a history of overstaying her visa in the past.
Permission content
"Spouse or Child of Japanese National" for 1 year
Case 4
Business scale
I live in Japan as a company employee, but would like to open and run a restaurant. Opening funds: 7 million yen.
Permission content
Change of status of residence from "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" to "Business Manager" for 1 year
Case 23
Petition case
After coming to Japan, I applied for refugee status twice but have not been successful. I am now living with and have a child with a Japanese woman and would like to apply for the residence status of Spouse or Child of a Japanese National.
Permission content
special permission "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" for 1 year
Case 7
Academic background
I would like to hire an Indonesian foreigner. He previously lived and worked in Japan as a technical intern (practical training in welding) but returned to his home country after completing his internship. While in his home country, he entered university to study computer systems and has since graduated.
Work description
Programming work for manufacturing processes at a commercial equipment parts manufacturer.
Permission content
"Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" for 1 year
Case 5
Academic background
I would like to hire foreign students who are expected to graduate from a vocational school (specialist in information business and commercial business practice) in Japan.
Work description
Customer support, etc. for investment software users at investment companies
Permission content
"Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" for 1 year
Case 17
Status
After marrying a Japanese man, I have the residence status of “spouse of a Japanese National.” I now have a stable living situation and would like to bring my 12-year-old son from his father’s home in China to live in Japan.
Permission content
"Long-Term Resident" for 1 year
Case 19
Status of residence
em. I have lived in Japan for 10 years (5 years of study and 5 years of work) and my wife and children have lived in Japan for just over a year. Our living conditions are good and stable and we would therefore like to apply for permanent residency.
Permission content
Permanent resident status to 3 family members.

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Procedures for Entry and Staying in Japan , etc

Q&A by purpose

Benefits of making a request to the immigration lawyers

How to select an immigration lawyer (IMPORTANT)

Preparations before your visit to Japan, etc.

Types of “status of residence”（Types of Visas）

Status of residence to enable you to work in Japan

Status of residence to prohibit any work in Japan

Procedures for employment of foreign nationals

Investment or corporate management in Japan

Bringing your dependents over to Japan

Bringing your parents over to Japan

Childbirth

International marriage with a Japanese national

Validity of status of residence after your divorce from a Japanese national

Reapplication for status of residence after no permission from the authorities

Illegal overstaying, detention or petition for retrial

Special permission to stay in Japan

Entry of foreign nationals with violation records into Japan

Revocation of Status of Residence

New ! Digital Nomad Visa Applications in Japan Now Open

Status of residence, etc.

Status of eligibility for work

Highly Skilled Professionals
Business Manager
Legal/Accounting Services
Medical Services
Researcher
Instructor
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Intra-Company Transferee
Nursing Care
Entertainer
Skilled Labor
Specified Skilled Worker
Technical Intern Training
Professor
Artist
Religious Activities
Journalist
Digital Nomad

Status of ineligibility for work

Cultural Activities
Student
Trainee
Dependent

Status of eligibility for residence

Spouse or Child of Japanese National
Long-Term Resident
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident

Other status of residence

Designated Activities
Permanent Resident

Types of applications etc. (Immigration)

Application for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility
Application for extension of period of stay
Application for change of status of residence
Application for permission to acquire status of residence
Application for permission to engage in an activity other than those permitted by the status of residence previously granted
Application for issuance of a Certificate of Authorized Employment
Application for permission for permanent residence
Application for re-entry permission
Application for permission for provisional release
Petition for Special Permission to stay in Japan
Application for Recognition of Refugee Status

Acquisition of Japanese nationality

Application for naturalization

Specialized explanations

Policies, etc. on the administrative affairs of the Immigration Bureau

List of clients

DENTSU INC.
YASASHIITE（Nursing care business）
Ceremony(ceremonial services)
A certain communications company
A certain golf equipment manufacturer
A certain staffing company

A certain broadcast station
A certain TV program production company
Dreamusic Inc.
Asia Inbound Sightseeing Organization
Indian Restaurant “Thali-ya Group”

Other