Immigration Assistance Services

Our Immigration Assistance Services offer so much more than simply filling out paperwork and submitting it to the appropriate government agency. We treat each procedure as part of a whole experience of the foreign national's stay in Japan, not as a separate task, offering total data management and coordination in compliance with international documentation standards.

As the business world becomes increasingly complex, we see more new industries and new business-styles throughout the country, with multi-nationals working together as never before. At the same time, each country is formulating stricter immigration policies to control eligibility of foreign workers.

TGA has been engaging in Japanese immigration consulting and application assistance services for more than 30 years, with dedication to international business transferees as well as Japan local hires. We have experienced numerous and diverse cases during this period, leading us to become a premier immigration consulting firm in Japan.

As Japanese immigration policies change from time to time, we keep abreast of the most updated information and requirements to provide appropriate consultation to our corporate clients. This is particularly important in the current environment, as the Japanese government has been introducing stricter requirements and policies concerning foreign nationals residing and working in Japan. We help our clients and their employees remain fully compliant with applicable Japanese immigration laws and regulations.

Our professional experience with all types of immigration applications ensures that the applications are completed correctly on the first attempt. We work closely with, and under the guidance of, our designated immigration lawyers, who have extensive industry experience and established relationships with immigration bureaus in Tokyo and other regions of Japan. We prepare and submit the necessary documents on behalf of the company and its foreign employees, eliminating the need for foreign employees or company representatives to visit the immigration bureau in person. This helps minimize administrative burdens, reduce time spent on immigration procedures, and ensure a smooth and efficient application process.

On the surface, it appears that all company employees should be treated the same way when it comes to obtaining proper work status. However, within the established regulations there are exceptions and special cases, so each foreign employee must be treated individually. After receiving a description of the employee's situation, TGA will advise on the required process and immigration status to meet the purpose. Gathering of documentation from both the company and the foreign employee is coordinated by TGA, and a thorough check of all documents by our team of immigration experts ensures a successful application.

Foreign employees’ responsibilities for immigration compliance continue throughout their stay in Japan. At each appropriate stage, we will advise regarding local registration, re-entry permission, visa extensions & changes, notifications, visa for a new family member, final departure procedures, and so on. We focus on the individual needs and the different background of each employee in order to provide the best and one-of-a-kind solution.