Yamanashi Pro Sports Office Co., Ltd. (UENOHARA SUNRIZE) | Smooth Acquisition of "Entertainer" and "Dependent" Visas for Professional Athletes!
Introduction of the Client and the Application Details
We received wonderful feedback from Yamanashi Pro Sports Office Co., Ltd., the operating company of "UENOHARA SUNRIZE," a professional 3x3 basketball team based in Uenohara City, Yamanashi Prefecture.
- UENOHARA SUNRIZE Official Website: https://uenohara-sunrise.com/
For the upcoming season, our firm assisted the team in applying for the Certificates of Eligibility (COE) for two foreign athletes ("Entertainer" visa) and their accompanying family members ("Dependent" visa).
Inviting professional athletes directly impacts a team's strength and schedule, such as the opening game and the players' joining period, requiring reliable and speedy procedures. By fully utilizing cloud tools like Chatwork and Google Spreadsheets, we minimized the client's burden and proceeded with the applications swiftly, successfully obtaining approval for everyone.
Customer Voice (From the representative of Yamanashi Pro Sports Office Co., Ltd.)
※ Note: We have obtained prior permission from the client to publish the images and the company name, Yamanashi Pro Sports Office Co., Ltd. ※ Note: The following text is published exactly as provided in the client's questionnaire responses.
Q1. [Concerns before request] What kind of problems or anxieties did you have before consulting our firm?
When selecting an administrative scrivener, we were carefully considering which professional would be the best fit for our request. We felt anxious about whether the Entertainer visas would be issued smoothly after the request, whether there would be differences in application speed or service quality depending on the administrative scrivener in charge, and whether there was a possibility that the applications might be denied. We were also concerned that the workflow and schedule might vary depending on the professional we chose, so we were making our decision very carefully.
Q2. [Deciding factor] What was the "deciding factor" for choosing our firm among many administrative scrivener offices?
First, the highly reasonable fees were one of the major reasons. Furthermore, your prompt and polite communication, along with the reliable support you provided, were significant deciding factors. Ultimately, what finalized our decision was that your firm had researched our company in advance and was already familiar with the activities of UENOHARA SUNRIZE. We were delighted that you paid attention to our initiatives and included a thoughtful remark about them. Thank you very much for this.
Q3. [Impressions of our service] How was the response and support from our firm (the person in charge) while the procedures were actually progressing?
You consistently provided polite and sincere support. You quickly answered our questions and shared the progress in an easy-to-understand manner, which allowed us to proceed with peace of mind. The contents of the shared sheets were very clear, and being able to smoothly complete our communications via Chatwork and Google Spreadsheets was a great help. In addition, we truly appreciated your flexible and willing response to our requests and sudden inquiries. Overall, we received exceptionally high-quality service.
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?
We started consulting with you in late October and were able to obtain the Entertainer visas very smoothly thereafter. We received the approvals earlier than expected, and we are now greatly relieved. I feel that this smooth procedure and successful acquisition are entirely due to Mr. Hidaka's swift and accurate work, and I sincerely appreciate it.
If anyone is similarly struggling with obtaining an Entertainer visa, I highly recommend consulting Mr. Hidaka. He is an administrative scrivener you can entrust with peace of mind, as he is highly reliable and handles matters politely and speedily. If we have another opportunity in the future, we would definitely like to request your services again. He is a professional I can recommend from the bottom of my heart.
Message of Gratitude from the Administrative Scrivener
To Yamanashi Pro Sports Office Co., Ltd., thank you very much for your warm words. I am as happy and relieved as if it were my own matter that the statuses of residence for the athletes and their families were successfully approved.
During the process, thanks to your prompt cooperation in entering information into Chatwork and the spreadsheets, we were able to transition from the start of the project to the application and approval very smoothly.
For a professional sports team, visa procedures for foreign athletes are a critical mission where "failure is not an option." I am delighted that you entrusted our firm with such a heavy responsibility and that we could help create an environment where the team can safely focus on their play.
We sincerely wish UENOHARA SUNRIZE continued success! We will continue to provide our full support for renewal procedures and other needs after the athletes arrive in Japan.
If you are a team official or corporate representative troubled by inviting foreign professional athletes (Entertainer visa) or bringing over their families (Dependent visa), please feel free to consult our firm. We will propose the optimal schedule and procedures tailored to your situation.
[Original Text] Message from the Client (Japanese)
Q1. 【ご依頼前の悩み】当事務所にご相談いただく前、どのようなことにお困りでしたか？また、どのような不安がありましたか？
行政書士様の選定にあたり、どの先生へ依頼することが最適か慎重に検討しておりました。 依頼後に興業ビザが円滑に発行されるのか、担当される行政書士様によって申請スピードや対応品質に差が生じることはないか、また場合によっては許可が下りない可能性があるのではないか等、不安を感じておりました。 選定する行政書士様によって対応内容や進行スケジュールに違いが生じる可能性も懸念し、慎重に判断しておりました。
Q2. 【選んだ決め手】数ある行政書士事務所の中から、当事務所を選んでいただいた「決め手」は何でしたか？
まず、費用が非常に良心的であったことが大きな理由の一つです。 また、ご連絡が迅速かつ丁寧であり、信頼できるご対応をいただけた点も大きな決め手となりました。 さらに、貴社が当社について事前にお調べくださり、上野原サンライズの活動をご存知であったことが最終的な決定要因となりました。当社の取り組みに目を向けていただき、一言添えてくださったことを大変嬉しく感じております。 この度は誠にありがとうございます。
Q3. 【対応の感想】実際に手続きを進める中で、当事務所（担当者）の対応はいかがでしたか？
常に丁寧で誠実なご対応をいただきました。不明点にも迅速にご回答いただき、進行状況も分かりやすく共有していただけたため、安心して手続きを進めることができました。シートの記載内容も非常に分かりやすく、Chatworkおよびスプレッドシート上でスムーズにやり取りを完結できた点も大変助かりました。 加えて、当社からの依頼や急なお願いにも柔軟かつ快くご対応いただき、誠にありがとうございました。総じて非常に質の高いご対応をいただきました。
Q4. 【結果・メッセージ】手続きが無事に完了した今のお気持ちや、同じような悩みを持つ方へのメッセージをお願いします。
10月下旬よりご相談を開始し、その後大変スムーズに興行ビザを取得することができました。想定よりも早い段階で許可を得ることができ、現在は大変安心しております。 今回の円滑な手続きと無事の取得は、日高様の迅速かつ的確なご対応によるものだと感じており、心より感謝申し上げます。 同じように興業ビザ取得でお悩みの方がいらっしゃいましたら、是非、日高先生へご相談されることをお勧めいたします。信頼性が高く、丁寧かつスピーディーに対応していただけるため、安心してお任せできる行政書士の先生です。 今後また機会がございましたら、是非お願いしたいと考えております。心からお勧めできる先生です。