お客様の声(永住ビザ)

Q1 Why did you apply for a permanent residence visa?　

I first arrived in Japan in 2006 as an Assistant Language Teacher, and it was during that time that I realized I wanted to make Japan my permanent home. To achieve this, I decided to pursue graduate studies and return as a university English teacher. Since then, I have been living in Japan under either a professor or highly skilled professional visa. As soon as I met the eligibility requirements for permanent residency, I decided to apply.

Q2 What do you want to do after getting permission?

Now having my permanent resident visa, my goal is to continue working as a university English teacher and, one day, open a small English school.

Q3 Did you have any concerns when applying for a permanent residence visa?

When I first considered applying for permanent residency, I had some concerns about the process. However, these worries were quickly resolved after working with Mr. Ohara of the Ohara Immigration Law Office. One of my biggest apprehensions was the uncertainty of approval, coupled with the potential financial risk of paying fees without any guarantee of success.

Q4 Why did you choose Ohara Immigration Law Office?

I chose the Ohara Immigration Law Office because of their money-back guarantee, which was a major reassurance. While I initially found their fees higher than other immigration services, the payment structure—half up front and the rest upon approval—offered peace of mind. Knowing I would get my initial payment refunded if my application was denied made all the difference. That sense of security more than justified the cost.

Q5 Please tell us what you liked about using Ohara Immigration Law Office.

Beyond the guarantee, I was impressed by Mr. Ohara’s professionalism, prompt responses, and deep expertise in the immigration process. He managed every aspect of the paperwork and obtained the required documents from various government agencies, saving me considerable time and effort.

Q6 Any final comments would be appreciated.

Additionally, during the application process, I encountered unexpected changes, such as needing to move and other life transitions. Mr. Ohara efficiently managed these updates, resubmitting documents and gathering new paperwork without causing any delays to the original timeline.

Working with Mr. Ohara made what could have been a stressful experience smooth and worry-free. I highly recommend his services to anyone navigating Japan’s immigration process.

(Ohara Immigration Law Office comments)

There were a few problems with the "Certificate of Employment" issued by the university in terms of application documents, so I provided the university with the format to have it reissued. I think this was an important factor in obtaining permission.

Q1 Why did you apply for a permanent residence visa?　

I originally came to Japan to support my wife, whose company had transferred her from Europe to their Osaka office. The transfer was originally intended to be temporary, but because of various circumstances beyond our control, the years passed by. After experiencing the Covid crisis in Japan, I became grateful to the Japanese government and to Japanese people generally. I decided that – for now – Japan was the only country in the world that I wanted to live and work in permanently. 

Q2 What do you want to do after getting permission?

II want to continue working and, I hope, continue contributing positively to Japanese society.

Q3 Did you have any concerns when applying for a permanent residence visa?

Yes. However, the diligence and dedication of Ohara sensei, my Immigration Lawyer, reassured me greatly. In addition, I began the application process with trust in the integrity of officials at Japan’s Immigration Service.

Q4 Why did you choose Ohara Immigration Law Office?

My wife and I researched and compared many Immigration Law offices in the Kansai region. We decided to work with the Ohara Immigration Law Office for a number of reasons, including the transparency of the fee structure and process and on the strength of personal recommendations. My wife and I fully agree now that the positive recommendations we received from friends and acquaintances were fully justified.

Q5 Please tell us what you liked about using Ohara Immigration Law Office.

Many factors, including consistent attention to detail, prompt and each time helpful guidance and responses to Email queries, including over weekends. In addition to the highly professional service and advice I received throughout the application process, I felt that Ohara sensei genuinely cared about me and my situation. 

Q6 Any final comments would be appreciated.

My sincere thanks to the Ohara Immigration Law Office. After the success of my application for Permanent Residence in Japan, I feel even more motivated to continue doing what I can - professionally and personally - to make Japan a wonderful place to live, to work, to study, or to visit, and for both Japanese and non-Japanese people who genuinely wish to make a similar contribution. 

(Ohara Immigration Law Office comments)

After applying, there were two cases where I had to report to the Immigration Bureau, such as a transfer. In both cases, I thought I could recover if I could provide a sufficient explanation and proof. In such cases, there is no problem if you respond calmly while keeping in contact with the Immigration Bureau. After consulting with the examiner, I carefully and promptly submitted the documents and was able to obtain permission.

Q1 なぜ永住ビザ申請をされたのですか？

9年前に自分で永住許可申請をしましたが、不許可になりました。6年前に子どもが生まれ、友達も仕事関係も全てが日本にあります。今後も、日本で仕事を続け、永続的に妻子と日本で安定した生活を送ることを願って、永住許可申請をしました。

Q２ 許可後は、どんなことがしたいですか？

優しい気持ちと感謝の気持ちを持って日本社会で暮らし、仕事をもっと頑張って、少しでも日本社会に貢献できるように努めたいです。将来的に、日本で受けた恩を返すため、子どもは日中友好交流の架橋となるような人材に育てたいです。

Q３ 永住ビザ申請に際して、心配していたことはありますか？

日本会社に就職しましたが、会社の業務命令によって、中国に出張することが多いです。過去3年間は、中国への渡航日数が年間300日を超えています。中国への渡航日数が多いのがとても心配でした。

Q４ 小原行政書士事務所を選んだ理由はどのようなものですか？

昨年、入管の窓口で審査官に相談したところ、専門家に相談することを勧められました。

小原行政書士事務所を選んだ理由は三つあります。（１）豊富な専門知識や経験を持っています。（２）不許可になった案件も、難しい申請も対応できるという自信が感じられました。（３）所長の自己紹介のページで、ある言葉が心に響きました。「行政書士として、行政との市民との格差を埋めることで、みなさんのお役に立ちたい」という言葉です。その言葉から、小原先生が私たちの立場に立ち、行政とのかけ橋になりたいという強い志が感じられました。

Q５ 小原行政書士事務所を利用して良かった点を教えてください。

三つあります。（１）永住申請では、入管のホームページに記載された提出書類だけではなく、さまざまな書類を集めたり、作成したりする必要があります。小原先生は、追加できるあらゆる書類を考えてくれたり、書き方の見本を作ってくれたりするような指導をしてくれました。（２）日本語で書いた書類を全部チェックして、正しい文章に修正してくれました。（３）メールの返信や、電話での対応が早いです。

Q６ 最後に何かコメントがあればお願いします。

日本の滞在日数が少ないため、永住許可が取れるのかとても心配していました。しかし、小原先生はゴールまで段取りよく指導してくれました。また、たくさんの書類を集めるのは大変でしたが、小原先生がいろいろなアドバイスをしてくれました。それで、書類を準備するのが楽になって、スムーズに用意することができました。

一人で戦うのは大変です。皆さんも、一緒に戦ってくれる専門家の協力があれば、良い結果がいつか出るかもしれないです。

(小原行政書士事務所コメント)

一般的には年間渡航日数が100日を超えると永住ビザを取得するのは難しいといわれますが、これは通説であって、そのような基準があるわけではありません。生活基盤が日本にあることを具体的かつ詳細に主張立証できれば、許可の可能性があります。

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