Meguro Kokusai Law Offices

Our office handles renewal/change of residence status, application for certificate of residence (bringing relatives and workers from abroad), application for permanent residence permit, response to deportation procedures, application for provisional release permit, and immigration-related litigation. We handle a wide range of cases related to immigration and residence status.

International divorce refers to divorce cases that include foreign-related elements, such as cases where one of the parties is a foreigner, or both parties are Japanese but reside in a foreign country, or the couple's assets are located overseas. divorce case).
In foreign-related divorce cases, there are a wide variety of issues that need to be considered, such as international jurisdiction (which country has jurisdiction), and governing law (which country's law should be used to determine the validity of divorce). This is a difficult field that requires extensive knowledge.
In this regard, our office has a track record of consulting and handling more than 100 international divorce cases, and by leveraging our specialized knowledge accumulated over many years, we will do our best to support everyone who is concerned about international divorce. If you are concerned about a divorce case, please feel free to contact our office.

As exchanges around the world increase, international inheritance issues are increasing dramatically.

However, in order to resolve these issues, specialized knowledge and experience are required, not only regarding language differences, but also legal knowledge other than Japanese law, differences in systems and cultures that differ from country to country.

At our firm, we primarily respond to requests from individuals who are planning to start a business or small and medium-sized businesses that are already operating a business, and we respond to legal issues in all fields that sole proprietors and businesses face. I am.
Additionally, in recent years, our firm has placed particular emphasis on labor management issues associated with accepting foreign workers, transactions with foreigners and foreign companies, and legal issues related to foreigners starting businesses in Japan. Our firm's strength lies in our ability to respond appropriately and quickly to these complex and diverse legal issues.

• 　Procedure flow when hiring foreigners living overseas

In order to hire a foreigner residing overseas, it is common practice to first apply to the Immigration Bureau for a Certificate of Eligibility and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility. The period until a Certificate of Eligibility is issued varies on a case-by-case basis, but it is not uncommon for it to take several months.
Once the Certificate of Eligibility has been issued, it will be sent to the foreign national in the foreign country. Foreign nationals who have received a Certificate of Eligibility will go to their local Japanese embassy or consulate and apply for a visa. Once your visa has been issued, you can enter Japan.

[Procedure to enter Japan]

Step 1

We will decide which applicant will carry out the procedures for applying for a Certificate of Eligibility in Japan.
(This is done by the foreign national in Japan or the company that is the host organization.)
 

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Step 2

Apply to the Immigration Bureau for a Certificate of Eligibility.
(Applications should be made at the Regional Immigration Bureau that has jurisdiction over the applicant's intended residence and the location of the accepting company.)
 

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Step 3

A Certificate of Eligibility will be issued by the Immigration Bureau and sent to the applicant in Japan.
*It will take several months for it to be issued.
　If you are a foreign national in Japan, you can change your current status of residence (short-term stay) to a new one without leaving the country.

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Step 4

We will mail the Certificate of Eligibility to foreign nationals overseas by international mail such as EMS.
 

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Step 5

Foreign nationals themselves apply for a visa at the local Japanese embassy or consulate.
 

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Step 6

I will come to Japan with a visa.
*As a general rule, you must enter Japan within three months from the date of issuance of your Certificate of Eligibility.

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Step 7

Your status of residence and period of stay will be determined upon landing in Japan.