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i-socia Advisors

i-socia Advisors is based in Osaka and located near the majestic Osaka Castle. We are providing professional visa related services for foreign nationals who wish to live or work in Japan. Our service area is mainly areas within the jurisdiction of the Osaka Immigration Office.

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OUR SERVICE AREA:
within the jurisdiction of the Osaka Immigration Office

Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama

We provide visa-related services mainly;

Application for COE (Certificate of Eligibility) for those who wish to stay/live in Japan

Application for Change of Visa Status, Visa Renewal and other procedures for residents in Japan

Application for PERMANENT RESIDENT status

Visa Application (HSP/PR) based on HSP point scheme for Highly Skilled Professionals

Visa Application with setting up a corporate entity (KK/GK, BO) in Japan

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to live and work in Japan

visa procedures

You need to obtain a particular VISA STATUS to live in Japan for a long term. There are 30 categories or more of VISA STATUS. You should find relevant one which is appropriate to your purpose of stay and take proper procedures to apply for the VISA STATUS.

Here, you can get basic information for the visa application, necessary procedures, types of visa status and so on.

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Introduction and basic information for visa application and procedures in Japan

WHAT IS VISA STATUS?

WHAT IS VISA STATUS?

Find appropriate visa status among 30 categories or more of visa status

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CASE STUDY

Learn how to realize your plan, visa procedures to live/work in Japan

REFERENCE
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REFERENCE

Reference for life in Japan – laws and regulations, administrative procedures

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Be sure to check NOTES for inquiry below before filling in Inquiry Form.

We are afraid that we don’t accept any inquiry/consultation by phone and online meeting in English, especially for initial communication, to avoid making a wrong interpretation. Communication with us will be mainly email exchange.

In case Inquiry Form doesn’t work >> INQUIRY VIA EMAIL

Inquiry Form

ENTER YOUR FULL NAME HERE
WARD/CITY, PREF/STATE AND COUNTRY
KINDLY STATE YOUR QUESTION BRIEFLY AND CLEARLY, AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPORTING DETAILS; e.g. target area you plan to live or work in Japan / expiry date and period of stay for current visa status / type of activity you want to do in Japan / type of business and entity (in case BM visa) / total period of stay (in case of PR Application) / relationship to Japanese (in case of family-related application) / past history of denial if any and the reason, etc.
KINDLY CHECK NOTES for inquiry TO RECEIVE OUR RESPONSE.

NOTES for inquiry

Our free email consultation service provides general information only. It is available once consultation per person (one topic only). 

Generally, we will get back to you in around 2-5 business days.
Our reply will be sent from the person in charge. Communication with us will be mainly email exchanges to prevent from misunderstanding.

OUR SERVICE AREA
Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga and Wakayama

We may recommend our paid service if:

  • You have already used our free consultation; or
  • Your inquiry requires research, confirmation, or is beyond the scope of free consultation.

The Immigration Office also offers free consultation services by phone, email, and in person at its Information Center. >> Visit the Immigration Information Center website

Due to the large number of inquiries, we cannot respond to all emails.
We will NOT reply in the following cases:

  • cases outside our service area (e.g. you do not live or intend to live in our service area, or your visa sponsor/proxy is located elsewhere). In such cases, please contact a local professional near you.
  • Inquiries missing required details (e.g. full name, address, especially the instructed “Required Information” and “subject” when sent by email instead of through our inquiry form).
  • invalid or inactive email addresses.
  • inquiries that appear fraudulent, spam or against public order and morals.
  • inquiries regarding:
    • application forms
    • identification of required documents
    • applications already filed and under review at the Immigration Office
  • inquiries ignoring information already available on our website.
  • vague or speculative inquiries, including “what if” questions such as:
    • Can I make an appointment?
    • How can I get a visa?
    • I would like to apply for XXX visa. Can you help me?
    • Do I need to be employed?
    • Could you help me find employment in order to obtain a visa?
    • What if I want to start a business or work as a freelancer in Japan?, etc.
  • attempts to obtain a long-term visa without a clear, specific, and legitimate purpose of stay in Japan.
  • inquiries about Permanent Resident status from those who do not hold a Residence Card in Japan.
  • inquiries concerning Temporary Visitor (tourist) visas (contact the Japan Embassy/Consulate-General in your resident country).

In case Inquiry Form doesn’t work >> FOR INQUIRY VIA EMAIL

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