双葉法務・行政事務所

Foreign nationals are permitted to work to the extent allowed under their status of residence on the basis of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (hereinafter referred to as ”the Immigration Control Act”). All foreign nationals entering and staying in Japan need to acquire a suitable Eligibility.

○	Application for Certificate of Eligibility	（Engineer, Specialist in Humanities/ International Services Visa）	←	Employment of foreign nationals as language teacher, interpreter, or staff for trading business, etc..
		(Skilled Labor Visa)	←	Employment of chefs specializing in the Indian food, Chinese food, etc.
		(Intra-ompany Transferee Visa)	←	People transferred to the Japanese branch from the head office overseas.
		(Dependent Visa, Family Stays Visa)	←	Working or studying in Japan, I want to invite my family from overseas.
		(Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa)	←	Having been married to a foreign national, I want to invite my spouse to Japan.
		(Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Long-term resident Visa )	←	I want to invite Nikkei relatives from overseas.
	※	Certificate of Eligibility verifies that activities of foreign nationals, who are going to stay in Japan over 90 days, are authorized by the Minister of Justice under a status of residence stated by the Immigration Control Act. If you employ foreign nationals from overseas, generally you must apply for Certificate of Eligibility.
○	Application for Short-Term Stay		←	A stay of foreign national for business meeting, visiting relatives etc.
○	Application for Extension of Period of Stay		←	I want to continue staying in Japan under the same status of residence.
○	Application for Certificate of Authorized Employment		←	Changing jobs, I want to work with a new employer under the same status of residence (visa).
○	Application for Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted		←	Being a college student, I want to work.
○	※	If foreign residents under their status of residence of "Student" or "Dependent (Family-Stay)" work in Japan, the foreign nationals must obtain permission at immigration office to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted. Then the foreign residents are allowed to work for not more than 28 hours a week as a general rule.
○	Application for Permission to acquire Status of Residence		←	A baby has been born in Japan.
○	Application for Change of Status of Residence		←	Having been a student, I am going to work.
			←	Getting married to a Japanese national, I am going to be a spouse.
			←	Establishing a company, I am going to start my own business.
○	Application for Business Manager Visa		←	Establishing a company in Japan, I am going to change my status of residence (visa).
○	Establishment of Japanese Branch of Foreign Company and apply Intra-Company Transferee Visa, or Business Manager Visa		←	Establishing a branch in Japan, I am going to become a president of the branch.
○	Application for Permission for Permanent Residence		←	Having been married to a Japanese national for over 3 years and lived in Japan as a spouse for 1 year. I am going to apply for a permanent resident visa.
○	Application for Re-entry Permission		←	Departing from Japan, I intend to re-enter Japan after some business abroad.
○	Application for Acquisition of Japanese Nationality		←	I want to acquire Japanese nationality.
○	Any other application could be arranged!

Immigration offices are always busy, and you need to wait for a long time. In the case of visa extension or a change of visa status, you are required to visit the immigration office twice: for submission of your application and collection of your new residence card (Zairyu card). We can pick up your new residence card on your behalf in addition to the submission and preparation of the application.

For full-time workers and parents with small children who want to save time, FUTABA OFFICE offer satisfying consultations and expert services with reasonable fees.

If you start your own business in Japan, we support you throughout the process from establishment of company, foreign national branches to acquisition of Certificate of Eligibility (visa) such as "Business Manager", "Intra-company transferee", etc.. Also, in affiliation with Shiho-Shosi Lawyer Office, we can provide the best support for customers' various needs. Feel free to contact us!

FUTABA VISA OFFICE		available in English, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese
Office hours: Mon. to Fri. 9 am to 5 pm (Closed: Sat., Sun. and National Holidays)
〒162-0822 TOKYO-TO SHINJUKU-KU SHIMOMIYABI-CHO 2－30 KOBAYASHI BLDG. 2F-B 3 min. from Tokyo Metro Iidabashi Station B1/C1 Exit or from JR Iidabashi Station East Exit
TEL: 03-5225-4805	CEL:080-4669-4805 Email: imaki@futabavisa.jp