🌐 Visa Support (Foreign Residents Support Desk)
The JFSC (Japan Family Support Center) provides guidance, assistance, and consultation related to residency status in Japan for foreigners living and working in the country.
Please note that visa application代理 (representation) and document preparation are specialized services exclusively handled by licensed Gyoseishoshi (Administrative Scriveners).
JFSC does not provide these legal services.
However, many foreigners face difficulties such as:
- Not understanding Japan’s immigration system
- Not knowing which visa allows them to work legally
- Being unable to read required documents due to language barriers
To support foreign residents, JFSC serves as a first contact point to help you understand the process and find the right assistance.
🟢 What JFSC Can Do
1. Basic Explanation of Residency Status
- Overview of Japan’s work visa system
- Differences between Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Specified Skilled Worker, Family Stay, etc.
- General flow of visa change or renewal
- Common issues and important points
2. Guidance on Required Documents
- Directing you to official Immigration Bureau information
- Helping you understand document requirements
- Language support for those who struggle with Japanese (explanation level only)
3. Support for Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)
- Exam information
- Study methods
- Introduction to Registered Support Organizations
4. Employment Support Related to Work Visas
- Introducing job categories suitable for your visa type
- Cooperation with JFSC’s job support service
- Advice to avoid illegal or inappropriate employment
5. Introduction to a Certified Gyoseishoshi (Visa Specialist)
If formal visa application support is required,
we will introduce trusted partners:
Forty Winks Administrative Scrivener Office and other affiliated administrative scrivener offices.
※ Application preparation and submission can only be handled by licensed Gyoseishoshi.
🟣 Who Can Use This Service
- Foreigners who want to work legally in Japan
- People with an Engineer/Humanities/International Services visa whose job does not match the visa
- Individuals who cannot understand Japanese documents
- Those who wish to bring their spouse to Japan (international marriage)
- Students who want to change to a work visa
- People worried about the status of family or friends
- Anyone facing trouble (labor issues, contracts, risk of illegal work)
🟡 Residency Status We Can Provide Guidance On
(Explanation-level support only)
- Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
- Specified Skilled Worker (SSW1)
- Student → Work visa change
- Family Stay
- Spouse or Child of Japanese National
- Permanent Resident (general explanation only)
- Long-term Resident (general explanation only)
🟠 Fees (JFSC Support)
- Initial consultation: Free
- Combined support with life assistance or job support: Free
- If you request formal visa application services,
fees follow the price list of the administrative scrivener office.
🟩 How to Get Support
1. Consult via LINE
– OK even if you are not confident in Japanese
– Friendly staff will support you
2. In-person (Shin-Okubo)
– Reservation required
– Interpreter support available
3. Online (Zoom)
– Available nationwide
🟦 Important Notes
JFSC is a limited liability company,
and therefore does not perform visa document preparation or application submission.
These are exclusive services handled by licensed Gyoseishoshi (Administrative Scriveners).
If necessary, we will introduce
Forty Winks Administrative Scrivener Office and other partner offices.