Client Testimonial
A client from China asked our office to handle a status of residence application to work in Japan. The application was approved under the “Highly Skilled Professional” status. This client first contacted us through our website.
When applying for a status of residence to work in Japan, the first major concerns are usually: “Can I even qualify with my background and job duties?”, “Which status of residence should I apply under?”, and “How long will approval take?” Our client had exactly these three concerns.
The “Highly Skilled Professional” status in particular is granted to applicants who reach a total of 70 points or more under a system that scores academic background, work history, annual income and age. Calculating your own score is not straightforward, and many people do not realise they may qualify at all. We gave an initial assessment at the very first consultation and made it a priority never to keep the client waiting for a reply.
※ The client’s name is shown as initials to protect their privacy. ※ The following is our translation of the client’s original Chinese responses. The original text appears later in this article.
Message from the Client (Translated)
Q1. [Concerns before request] What kind of problems or anxieties did you have before consulting our firm?
I did not know how to apply for a work visa, what kind of job I would be applying under, or how long it would take to receive approval.
Q2. [Deciding factor] What was the “deciding factor” for choosing our firm among many administrative scrivener offices?
Your responses were fast and you always replied promptly.
Q3. [Impressions of our service] How was the response and support from our firm (the person in charge) while the procedures were actually progressing?
Communication was smooth, responses were quick, and everything was handled efficiently.
Q4. [Results and Message] How do you feel now that the procedures have been successfully completed, and do you have a message for others who might have similar concerns?
Your office is highly professional. If you are unsure about work visas in Japan or need support, I highly recommend your office.
Message of Gratitude from the Administrative Scrivener
H.M., thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted that the application was approved and that we were able to support the start of your new career in Japan.
The three concerns you raised are the most common ones we hear: whether your background and job duties qualify for a status of residence, which status to apply under, and how long the result will take. Once we review your background and the details of the job, we can give you a rough outlook at the very first consultation. Rather than spending weeks researching on your own, contacting us early is usually the fastest route.
With “Highly Skilled Professional” in particular, everything turns on whether the score reaches 70 points. If it does, the benefits are substantial: a uniform five-year period of stay, a reduction of the residence period required for permanent residence from the usual ten years to three years (one year at 80 points or above), and the ability for your spouse to work without having to meet the academic or professional requirements themselves. It is not unusual for someone who assumed they would not qualify to find that they do once the points are calculated.
We also know that for clients living overseas or preparing while working full-time, not hearing back can be more stressful than the procedure itself. We place great importance on never keeping our clients waiting, and we are especially glad this was valued.
If you have questions about obtaining a status of residence to work in Japan (such as “Highly Skilled Professional” or “Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services”), changing your status of residence after switching jobs, or extending your period of stay, please feel free to contact our office. We also handle consultations in Chinese and English.
[Original Text] Message from the Client (Chinese)
Q1 在向本事务所咨询之前，您在哪些方面感到困扰？又有哪些不安？
对于如何申请工作签证，申请哪种工作，多长时间可以下签
Q2 在众多行政书士事务所中，您选择本事务所的决定性理由是什么？
响应速度快，回复及时
Q3 在实际办理手续的过程中，您对本事务所的应对有何感想？
沟通顺畅，响应速度快，效率高
Q4 手续顺利完成后的心情，以及想对有同样困扰的人说的话，请与我们分享。
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