Tommy’s Legal Service is now officially registered as a Registered Support Organization (RSO) for Specified Skilled Worker (SSW). Registration No.: 26登-013083. We provide practical, compliance-focused support in both Japanese and English.
After an immigration call-in, many applicants receive a refusal decision and a reason explanation, then proceed to switch to “Designated Activities (Preparation for Departure)”. This article explains the typical flow, the fixed JPY 6,000 fee, the 30 vs 31-day difference, key questions to ask, and our escort support.
Japan’s Specified Residence Card system started on June 14, 2026. The card integrates residence card and My Number Card functions, but obtaining it is optional and practical issues remain for online applications, issuance timing, and employer checks.
Japan is preparing new operational guidelines toward April 2027, including clearer PR requirements and additional cancellation grounds related to “public dues” (taxes/social insurance). This article explains what to check now and how to fix arrears safely.
A practical overview of immigration policy issues after Japan’s 2026 general election, including work visas, immigration control, permanent residence, refugee and complementary protection, and local coexistence.