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Status-of-Residence Specialist.
An Administrative Scrivener Corporation Focused on Immigration Matters.
For foreign nationals living in Japan: visa extension (renewal), change of status, permanent residence, naturalization, and marriage or dependent visas. We also support companies employing foreign staff.
24/7 reception · translation supported
Fees below the nationwide market rate — online, from anywhere in Japan.
(Our Standard Plan fees for COE, change of status and extension, compared with the published fees of 75 offices nationwide; our survey, October 2026)
You prepare the documents
Extension of Period of Stay
¥16,500 (incl. tax)
Self-Prep Course
Extensions only; Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Dependent, Student or spouse visa holders staying with the same employer or school; no refund guarantee
Document preparation + filing on your behalf
Spouse visa renewal
from ¥25,300 (incl. tax)
COE / change of status from ¥66,000
Light Plan
You collect the documents; no refund guarantee; permanent residence, naturalization, Business Manager and high-difficulty cases not covered
With refund guarantee
Spouse visa renewal
from ¥33,000 (incl. tax)
COE / change of status from ¥88,000
Standard Plan
Full refund if still denied after a free re-application (out-of-pocket costs excluded; high-difficulty cases not covered; conditions apply)
See more conditions (exclusions, the balance of our fee, out-of-pocket costs)
*Self-Prep Course: extension of period of stay only. For holders of Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Dependent, Student, Spouse or Child of Japanese National or Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident status who are renewing with the same employer or school (spouses must still be living together and married; job changes, high-difficulty cases and applications with less than 6 weeks left before the period of stay expires are not covered). You prepare the documents yourself, and we communicate by LINE or email. No free re-application or refund guarantee.
*Light Plan: you collect the documents. Permanent residence, naturalization, Business Manager and high-difficulty cases are not covered. No free re-application or refund guarantee.
*Standard Plan: if the application is still denied after a free re-application, full refund (out-of-pocket costs excluded; high-difficulty cases not covered; conditions apply).
*Under every course, if the application is denied, we do not charge the balance of our fee. Out-of-pocket costs such as application fees are separate.
Free first consultation (up to 60 minutes)Authorized to File Immigration ApplicationsVisits within Miyazaki Prefecture involve no travel chargeStandard Plan: full refund guarantee if still denied after a free re-application
*Out-of-pocket costs excluded; high-difficulty cases not covered; conditions apply(see details)
Standard Plan: if denied,Full refund guarantee*after a free re-application; excl. out-of-pocket costs; high-difficulty cases not covered; conditions applyBefore you submit, let us take a look.
Free Immigration Pre-Submission Check ›
For those who will apply for a status of residence at the Immigration Services Bureau by themselves. Before you submit, we check your application form and supporting documents and tell you about any missing documents and points to watch. We accept checks online (Google Meet, about 20 minutes) or via LINE.
・Eligible: applications for a Certificate of Eligibility, change of status of residence and extension of period of stay (applications for permanent residence are accepted only from residents of Miyazaki Prefecture). Naturalization is not covered.
・Online (Google Meet): once per application. Replies via LINE: available for the same application until you submit it.
・Our guideline for replies via LINE is, in principle, within 2 business days (we are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; replies may take longer when we are busy).
・Please send copies of your documents by LINE or email. For your residence card, send the front side only; please do not send the side showing your My Number.
・What we tell you is our office’s opinion. It does not guarantee approval; the outcome depends on the decision of the Immigration Services Bureau.
・We only point out missing documents and points to watch. We do not prepare or rewrite your application documents for you or draft text for them, and we do not tell you whether your application is likely to be approved (if you would like to engage us, we will introduce the Self-Prep Course, the Light Plan and the Standard Plan).
・If we find that a document contains information that is not true, or that the application is not your own (or a family member’s), we will decline the check.
Book a Free Immigration Pre-Submission CheckApply via LINEApply via WhatsApp
You can also apply via WhatsApp. On WhatsApp, we accept only your application message. If you apply via WhatsApp, the check is held online (Google Meet); after you contact us, we will explain how to book a time. Please send copies of your documents by email (we do not accept documents via WhatsApp).
We Guide You to the Right Window for Your Concern
Corporate Clients
From recruitment to period-of-stay management — full support for foreign-national employment
- You want to hire a foreign national but don’t know which status of residence applies
- You want to delegate Engineer/SHIS or Specified Skilled Worker filings
- You want continuous period-of-stay management under a retainer
▶ Free navigators: Engineer / Humanities / Int’l Services／Specified Skilled Worker
▶ Videos & guides: For employers
See Corporate Services→
Individual Clients
Support across life stages — marriage, work, permanent residence, naturalization, and more
- You want to obtain a Spouse or Dependent visa
- You want to apply for Permanent Residence or Naturalization
- You want to renew your Student or Work visa
- Your application was denied and you want to re-apply
▶ Free navigators: Permanent Residence／Naturalization／Status of Residence Check
▶ Videos & guides: Residence card & renewal／Family, marriage & naturalization／Working & studying
See Individual Services→Why Clients Choose Us
An Administrative Scrivener Corporation Focused on Immigration Matters
We issue qualified invoices and carry professional liability insurance, so you can entrust your case to us with confidence.
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As status-of-residence specialists, we navigate complex procedures with precision.
An Administrative Scrivener corporation focused on immigration matters, supporting you reliably.
LINE Consultation in ~100 Languages
Our proprietary LINE system has built-in translation, so you can start a consultation in your own language.
Online Meetings via Google Meet — Nationwide Coverage
We serve clients across Japan and overseas online. Consultations are held online (Google Meet, LINE) and documents are exchanged by post or as digital files.
For international inheritance and wills, we accept enquiries from across Japan and from overseas.
Transparent Pricing & Full Refund Guarantee on the Standard Plan (conditions apply)
50% retainer; the balance only after approval. If denied, no balance is charged. Under the Standard and Premium Plans, if the application is still denied after a free re-application, we guarantee a full refund of your fees (out-of-pocket costs excluded; high-difficulty cases not covered; conditions apply). If the re-application is approved, we will ask you to pay the balance.
Satoshi Nakayama
Representative Administrative Scrivener, Miyazaki International Legal Office, Administrative Scrivener Corporation
After studying abroad at Northwest University in China, he worked in Tokyo as a systems engineer for about 9 years. Leveraging his IT background, he developed a proprietary LINE system supporting around 100 languages, creating an environment where foreign clients can comfortably consult in their native language.
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After returning to his hometown, he gained clinical experience as an assistant nurse (~2 years) and registered nurse (~4 years), during which he also served as a medical interpreter for Chinese and American patients. Business-level Chinese.
From Engagement to Approval
The first consultation is free. You can also cancel after receiving our quotation — please feel free to reach out.
Contact Us
Reach us via our website inquiry form, LINE, or phone. Please share a brief outline of your concern.
Free Consultation
Free of charge for up to 60 minutes online (Google Meet). We listen to your situation and explain the appropriate status of residence, application outlook, and required documents.
Quotation & Contract
We provide a quotation, and once you accept, we sign an electronic contract. A 50% retainer (of the total fee) is then due.
Document Preparation
We provide a checklist of required documents and support their collection. The Premium Plan also covers document collection on your behalf.
Filing
Once the retainer is received and the documents are given final confirmation, our Administrative Scrivener files the application with the Immigration Services Agency or Legal Affairs Bureau (we do not wait for the balance). Online filing is also supported.
Result & Receipt
We notify you when the approval arrives and invoice the balance (50% of the fee plus out-of-pocket costs), and continue to support you after the residence card has been received. If denied, the balance is not charged.
Office Information
In addition to LINE, phone, and online meetings, we are also available for on-site visits.
ADDRESS
1-15 Kofukuji, Minamikata-cho,
Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki 880-0037, Japan
TEL
BUSINESS HOURS
- LINE24/7 reception (reply within 1 business day as a rule)
- PhoneWeekdays 9:30-15:30 (by appointment)
- In-person / Google MeetWeekdays 9:30-15:30 (by appointment)
- ClosedSaturdays, Sundays, public holidays, year-end/new year
On-Site Visits Available
In addition to visiting our office, we can also come to you. We can meet at your home, workplace, or on site.
VISIT AREA
All of Miyazaki Prefecture
*Areas outside the above are also negotiable on request.
Travel costs: Free within the listed visit area / Actual costs outside the area
Beyond Borders, Together.
Reach out via WhatsApp or LINE.
Consultations via LINE are accepted in about 100 languages through the translation feature.
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*Please do not send your Residence Card or other documents via WhatsApp. We will tell you a secure way to send them.
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