What a Certified Administrative Scrivener (Gyouseishoshi) Can Do: Immigration Support in Minato-ku, Tokyo

A certified administrative scrivener (gyouseishoshi) is a nationally licensed legal professional qualified to prepare and submit official documents to government agencies. In immigration practice, a registered immigration specialist (gyouseishoshi) can prepare residence status applications, submit them to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (ISA), and file applications on behalf of clients.

1. What Can an Administrative Scrivener (certified administrative scrivener) Do with Regard to Residence Status?

Article 1-2 of the Administrative Scrivener Act stipulates that the duties of administrative scriveners (certified visa specialists) include ‘preparing documents to be submitted to government offices and other documents related to rights, obligations or the certification of facts’. Since the application procedure for a status of residence falls under the category of preparing and submitting documents to the Immigration Services Agency (an external bureau of the Ministry of Justice), this provision forms the basis for administrative scriveners (certified visa specialists) to provide support for preparing and submitting documents for Status of Residence applications on behalf of clients.

Our office (AEGIS International Administrative Firm, Minato-ku, Tokyo) provides visa application support for foreign nationals and companies, covering statuses such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Permanent Resident. As a registered immigration specialist who can also provide services in English, we offer clear explanations and help ensure immigration procedures proceed smoothly.

Under the 2026 amendments to the Administrative Scriveners Act, specified administrative scriveners now have expanded authority to represent clients in administrative appeals, strengthening their role in challenging unfavorable decisions from the ISA.

2. Benefits for Foreign Nationals

The procedures for residence status are complex and based on the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act. While there are many certified visa specialists who have difficulty dealing with English, our office is able to provide consultations in English. We will listen to your detailed situation and propose a solution. Our convenient location in Minato-ku, Tokyo is also a strength.

3. Support for Companies

For companies that employ foreign nationals, managing their resident status is an important issue. Our office can handle applications for ‘certificate of employment eligibility’ and visa renewals on your behalf, and we can also provide support in English. We support companies in Tokyo’s Minato Ward as a familiar partner, without placing a burden on either the company representative or the foreign employee.

4. Basic Knowledge of Resident Status

A residence status is like a ‘permit’ held by foreign nationals staying in Japan. It is classified by purpose, such as ‘student’, ‘work’ and ‘permanent residence’. Accurate documents are required for application, and if there are any deficiencies, there is a risk of being denied entry or staying illegally due to being denied permission. At our office, we will provide you with everything from basic knowledge to practical advice, making use of our practical experience.

Summary

At our office in Minato-ku, Tokyo, we support foreign nationals and companies as certified visa specialists who specialise in residence status and can provide services in English. If you are having trouble with your visa application, please feel free to contact us.