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Registered Support Agencies
Latest in 2026: Changes in the Revised Administrative Scrivener Law: "Document Preparation" and Application Practices of Registered Support Agencies
Application Procedures for Registered Support Organization (Basic Flow) To become a registered support organization, an application must be submitted to the Immigration and Residence Management Bureau. The registration is valid for 5 years, and a renewal application is required if you wish to continue. Main requirements for registration Support system: Track record of receiving mid- to long-term residents (past 2 years) and living... -
Highly Skilled Professional Visa:
Supporting "Giving Back" in the 100-year Life Era - Lights and Shadows of the Advanced Human Resources Visa
I would like to contribute my experience to power electronics research in Japan. I intend to cover all expenses with my pension and savings." We received one earnest "inquiry" e-mail from a 70-year-old professor living in the United States. He holds a PhD from a prestigious U.S. university and has taught for 37 years... -
Student Visa
Is it possible to change a temporary visitor visa to a college student visa? A Thorough Explanation of "Unavoidable Circumstances
As a general rule, change of status of residence from Temporary Visitor to another is not permitted. However, in exceptional cases, change may be permitted if there are "unavoidable and special circumstances" recognized by the Minister of Justice. In this article, we will explain what exactly these "unavoidable circumstances" are... -
extra-curricular activities
Guide to "Individual Permission to Engage in Activities Other Than That Permitted by the Status of Residence" to Expand Possibilities for International Students: From Internships to Personal Businesses
For international students, part-time work is a familiar part of life in Japan. The rule of "up to 28 hours per week" (blanket permission) is well known, but did you know that there is actually a system called "Individual Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence" that allows you to work beyond that limit? In the future, ca... -
Management visa
Surviving Japan's Entrepreneurial "Valley of Death": How to Identify the Municipalities That Will Save You and the Municipalities That Will Kill You
1. start-up visa is not a "goal", it is a "stay of execution" Many entrepreneurs are relieved after obtaining a "start-up visa (6 months to 2 years)", but that is a big mistake. Due to the amendment of the law in October 2025, the hurdle for renewal to the "Management and Administration Visa" is "an investment of 30 million yen or more... -
Digital Nomad Visa (Specified Activities No. 53)
Japan 2026: Why Now is the Best Time for Western Professionals to Move
1. establishment and utilization of "Digital Nomad" visa The "Digital Nomad" visa (Designated Activities No. 53), introduced in 2024, has established itself as the "easiest entrance" to Japan for creative and IT professionals from the U.S. and Europe as of 2026. Appeal to target: remote workers with annual incomes of 10 million yen or more... -
Student Visa
Even "waiting for permission" is a thank-you letter from a young Canadian
The job of an administrative scrivener is to prepare documents, submit them to government offices, and obtain "permission. However, what we at Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Alex International Office truly value is how we can be there for "the dawn of each individual's life" beyond that process. The other day, I was at a ca... -
Management visa
Business Management Visa" in the Historical City of Kyoto: Landscape to be Protected, Trust to be Created.
Starting a business in Kyoto means more than just pursuing profits for a single company. It means to be a part of the grand story of passing on to the next generation the "beauty of Japan" that has been preserved over the millennia. Today, many foreign entrepreneurs are attracted to Kyoto, while... -
Management visa
What is the definition of "business sustainability" that the Immigration Bureau will focus on in the latest "Management and Administration" visa examination in 2026?
Since the October 2025 revision, the term "business sustainability" has been treated more seriously than ever before in immigration inspections. In this article, we will discuss how to avoid denial of visa application based on the latest screening trends in 2026.... -
change of occupation
A Guide to "Career Change" for Specified Technical Foreigners: Three Ironclad Rules for a Smooth Transition
Job change is an unavoidable theme in the employment of foreign nationals with specific skills. Supporting foreigners who are seeking career advancement or improved conditions to follow the appropriate procedures will not only prevent problems, but will also help build confidence in the Japanese labor market as a whole. 1. the "field" barrier: the same...
