For Individuals

Typical support areas (depending on your status and facts):

• Extension of Period of Stay (visa renewal)
• Change of Status of Residence
• Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
• Permanent Residence (PR)
• Naturalization guidance (pre-check, document strategy)
• Overstay / urgent situations (early risk assessment)

For Employers / Companies

Support focused on compliance and consistent documentation:

• COE for hiring foreign nationals
• Work visa renewals / job duty consistency checks
• SSW (Specified Skilled Worker) support strategy
• Business Manager visa documentation & renewals
• Online filing support (when applicable)
• Preventing “red flags” (social insurance, job description, records)

Clear Communication

We explain risks, options, and required documents in plain English—so you know what to do next.

Practical, Evidence-Based

Immigration outcomes often depend on consistency and supporting evidence. We focus on documentation quality.

Fee Transparency

We share a fee schedule up front and clarify what is included, before moving forward.

Note: We do not guarantee approval. Immigration decisions depend on facts, documents, and screening standards.

Please review our English fee schedule before contacting us. Government fees may differ between counter filing and online filing, depending on the procedure.

Overstay: What to Do

First steps and what to prepare if you realize an overstay.

Online System Update (Jan 5, 2026)

What changed in Japan’s online residence application system.

SSW1 → SSW2 Roadmap

A practical roadmap for long-term retention and compliance.

Immigration Inquiry (English)

Use the dedicated form so we can review your case efficiently.

Business hours: 9:00–18:00 (Japan time). Response is usually within business hours.

Office

Tommy’s Legal Service (Administrative Scrivener Office)
102, THE HUB Yokohama Motomachi,
1-13-2 Ishikawa, Naka-ward, Yokohama-city, 231-0868, Japan

If you prefer in-person consultation, please contact us in advance to arrange a time.