What a Certified Visa Specialist (Gyoseishoshi) can do: Specialised support for Status of Residence (Visa) in Minato-ku, Tokyo

While there are few Certified Visa Specialists (Gyoseishoshi) who can communicate in English, our office in Minato-ku, Tokyo specialises in residence status and provides support for visa applications for foreign nationals and companies. In response to the question ‘What can an administrative scrivener(Certified Visa Specialist) do?’, we will introduce our services.

1. What can an administrative scrivener (certified visa specialist) do with regard to residence status?

Article 1-2 of the Administrative Scrivener Act stipulates that the duties of administrative scriveners (certified visa specialists) include ‘preparing documents to be submitted to government offices and other documents related to rights, obligations or the certification of facts’. Since the application procedure for a status of residence falls under the category of preparing and submitting documents to the Immigration Services Agency (an external bureau of the Ministry of Justice), this provision forms the basis for administrative scriveners (certified visa specialists) to provide support for preparing and submitting documents for Status of Residence applications on behalf of clients.

Our office, based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, provides support for visa applications, particularly for foreign nationals and companies, for visas such as ‘Engineer / Specialist in in Humanities / International Services’ and ‘Permanent Resident’. As a Certified Visa Specialist (Gyoseishoshi ) who can also provide services in English, we can provide clear explanations to those who are not confident in their Japanese, and help to ensure that immigration procedures proceed smoothly.

2. Benefits for foreign nationals

The procedures for residence status are complex and based on the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. While there are many certified visa specialists who have difficulty dealing with English, our office is able to provide consultations in English. We will listen to your detailed situation and propose a solution. Our convenient location in Minato-ku, Tokyo is also a strength.

3. Support for companies

For companies that employ foreign nationals, managing their resident status is an important issue. Our office can handle applications for ‘Certificate of Authorization for Employment’ and visa renewals on your behalf, and we can also provide support in English. We support companies in Tokyo's Minato Ward as a familiar partner, without placing a burden on either the company representative or the foreign employee.

4. Basic knowledge of resident status

A residence status is like a ‘permit’ held by foreign nationals staying in Japan. It is classified by purpose, such as ‘student’, ‘work’ and ‘permanent residence’. Accurate documents are required for application, and if there are any deficiencies, there is a risk of being denied entry or staying illegally due to being denied permission. At our office, we will provide you with everything from basic knowledge to practical advice, making use of our practical experience.

Summary

At our office in Minato-ku, Tokyo, we support foreign nationals and companies as certified visa specialists who specialise in residence status and can provide services in English. If you are having trouble with your visa application, please feel free to contact us. We will provide support with sincerity.