Reduces your administrative burden

If you hire a Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist (Gyoseishoshi) authorized to act as an immigration application agent, you may be exempt from appearing in person at a Regional Immigration Services Bureau.
This can significantly reduce the time and effort required for your application.

(Note: In some cases, the immigration office may still require the applicant to appear in person, depending on the type of application.)

Some foreign nationals hire a registered immigration agent from abroad to apply for procedures in Japan. Others request assistance while already residing in Japan—for example, when changing or renewing their residence status, or applying for permanent residency.
In other words, by entrusting your case to a registered immigration agent, you can reduce the burden of the application process regardless of your current location, allowing you to focus on your work or studies.

Save time by utilizing the reservation system

When submitting applications to the Immigration Services Bureau, it is not uncommon to experience long wait times.

To address this, some immigration offices—such as those in Tokyo and Osaka—have introduced a reservation system for application agents such as lawyers and certified administrative scriveners (Gyoseishoshi) who possess an official registration certificate.
By using this system, a registered application agent can book a specific time slot in advance and submit the application smoothly without waiting in long lines.

In contrast, when a foreign national submits the application in person, there is a risk of being kept waiting for hours, only to discover mistakes or missing documents during the review.
In such cases, the applicant must correct the documents and restart the entire process from the beginning.

By hiring a registered application agent, you can avoid such procedural difficulties and time-consuming issues, allowing your application to proceed efficiently and with peace of mind.

Required documents become clear

The Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (“Immigration Act”) is highly complex and frequently amended, requiring applicants to have accurate knowledge and experience. For this reason, practical know-how accumulated through daily practice is extremely important in application procedures.

In particular, optional documents submitted in addition to the required ones often play a key role in obtaining a residence status.
For example, applicants are sometimes required to submit a statement explaining why it is necessary for them to reside in Japan, and how they will contribute to Japanese society. These types of documents—such as written explanations or statements of purpose—can significantly influence the outcome of the application.

Because decisions are made at the discretion of the Minister of Justice, preparing persuasive supporting documents that address key points is essential to increasing the likelihood of approval.

By hiring a registered immigration agent (Gyoseishoshi), you can not only clarify which documents are required but also receive advice and support in preparing such optional documents.
This improves the chances of a successful application and allows you to proceed with confidence.

Increase the likelihood of approval

The greatest advantage of hiring a registered immigration agent (Gyoseishoshi) is the increased likelihood of successfully obtaining a residence status.

Immigration applications are reviewed at the broad discretion of the Minister of Justice. Even if the applicant submits all additional documents requested by the immigration office, a denial may still be issued, and the applicant must accept the decision.

In recent years, Japan has shown a growing willingness to accept individuals who are beneficial to its society. However, due to the presence of fraudulent applications, immigration authorities are required to conduct strict and thorough reviews.

By working with a registered immigration agent, applicants can clarify which documents are essential to enhance their credibility during the screening process and can prepare their application properly and strategically.