Service Workflow

Visa Application Process with Immigration Lawyer

Applying for a visa (status of residence) is a complicated and time-consuming process. When you contact our office, we will support you through the following process so that you can obtain approval smoothly without being overwhelmed by the complicated procedures yourself.

🤝 STEP 1: Consultation and contract

Item	Summary	Customer Preparation
Consultation/Interview	We will ask detailed questions about your situation, background, and activities in Japan to identify the most appropriate type of status of residence (visa).	Resume, passport, residence card (if available)
Assessment of Approval Likelihood	Based on past cases and the latest laws and regulations, we will provide an indication of the likelihood of permits, the risks involved, and the documentation that will be required.	None
Quotation and Contract	Once you are satisfied with the cost and scope of work, we will enter into an engagement agreement.	Payment of compensation

📝 STEP 2: Support for collection and preparation of necessary documents

Item	Summary	Customer Preparation
Provide a list of required documents	We will prepare and deliver a list of documents to be collected by you (the foreigner) and the receiving company (or guarantor) according to the requirements of your status of residence.	Based on the list, you are required to start collecting official documents, etc.
Preparation of application documents	Our immigration specialist will provide the Immigration Bureau with all necessary information to ensure a smooth approval process. based on his expertise to make it easy for the immigration inspector to understand and to obtain permission,Prepare and maintain important documents such as Application form, statement of reasons, and plans.	You are required to submit and share the collected documents with the Administrative Assistant.
Signature and seal	The completed application package is given to the client for final review and signature.	Review and sign documents.

💡 Advantages of an Administrative Assistant

Stability and continuity of activities" emphasized in the screening process.We will prepare and support the "reasonableness of the application" as a persuasive document from a professional perspective.

🏢 STEP 3: Application to immigration authorities on behalf of the applicant

Item	Summary	Customer Preparation
Application to the Immigration Bureau	A complete set of documents ready to go,Immigration Lawyer on behalf of our clientsSubmit the application to the regional immigration office.	None (In principle, customers are not required to appear at the immigration office.)
Issuance of Application Receipt	Once the application is accepted, the administrative scrivener will receive an "Application Receipt (Receipt of Application)".	None
Commencement of Examination	Based on the submitted documents, an examination by the Immigration Office will begin.	None

🔍 STEP 4: Respond to inquiries and screening from immigration authorities

Item	Summary	Customer Preparation
Instructions for submission of additional materials	During the screening process, the immigration office may ask you to submit additional documents or explanations.	You will prepare and provide the requested materials.
Correspondence by administrative scriveners	In principle, Immigration Lawyer will act on your behalf.Responds to inquiries from the immigration office and prepares additional reasons and submits documents.	None (basically no need for customers to appear at the immigration office on their own)
Examination period	From application to approval depends on the type of visa, but usuallyit takes about 1 to 3 months.	You will be asked to wait for permission.

✅ STEP 5: Permit notification and visa (status of residence)

Item	Summary	Customer Preparation
Receipt of Permit Notice	If permission is granted as a result of the examination, our office will receive a "Notice of Permission Postcard" from the Immigration Office.	None
(In the case of Certificate of Eligibility) Issuance	The Immigration Lawyerreceive the Certificate of Eligibility for Resident Statuson behalf of the customer, and then passes it on to the customer.
Issuance of resident card	In the case of a change or renewal of status of residence for a person residing in Japan, you are required toreport to the Immigration Bureauto receive a newresident card.	You are required to appear at the immigration office to receive your residence card.

🎉 You will now be able to work in Japan with your new visa (status of residence)!