Akira Baba, founder of Akira Baba Immigration Office

Japan Immigration & Residence Status Support

Clear immigration decisions.
Careful application support.

Support for foreign residents, families, professionals, and companies navigating Japanese residence status procedures. We look beyond eligibility to consider timing, consistency, supporting evidence, and the impact of today's decisions on future options.

English-language support. Online communication for clients in Japan and overseas.

Three clear ways to begin

Choose the starting point that fits your situation. You do not need to decide which procedure to pursue before making an initial inquiry.

Application Support

Professional assistance with planning, document preparation, review, filing, and agreed follow-up for residence status applications.

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Decision Check

A paid review of a defined question about whether to proceed, wait, or address another issue before applying.

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Corporate Immigration Support

Practical support for companies and HR teams handling foreign employees, job changes, transfers, and renewals.

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Main residence status matters

The appropriate procedure and supporting evidence depend on your status, residence history, employment, family circumstances, and future plans.

Permanent Residence

Eligibility, filing timing, residence history, tax and social-insurance records, and supporting evidence.

Highly Skilled Professional

HSP points, supporting documents, changes of status, and long-term residence planning.

Work & Corporate Cases

Employment-related residence statuses, job changes, company transfers, renewals, and employer support.

Spouse & Family

Family-related residence statuses, extensions, changes, and evidence of family circumstances.

Extensions & Changes

Review of filing timing, current activities, changed circumstances, and required documentation.

Certificates of Eligibility

COE application support for eligible employees and family members planning to enter Japan.

Why this office

Immigration-focused Practice

Careful attention to Japanese residence status procedures and the circumstances of each case.

Future-oriented Review

Considering not just today's application, but timing, consistency, supporting evidence, and future options.

Clear Communication

Understandable explanations of next steps, practical considerations, and the scope of each service.

Start with a short message

Tell us your current residence status, expiration date, and the issue you would like to clarify. We will confirm whether your matter is within the scope of this office and which next step may be appropriate.

An initial inquiry is free of charge but does not include a case-specific eligibility assessment, HSP points calculation, or detailed document review. Please do not send passports, residence cards, or other sensitive documents unless requested.