Professional consultants prepare and guide families through transition to living in Japan.
Assistance plans are formulated on the basis of client needs provided to the relocation manager or directly from the client. Information is also presented to help clients make decisions and prepare for an initial visit or an International assignment. Managers are informed of special conditions that may apply to an assignment or trip scheduling.
We work with legal administrative lawyers to provide all aspects of immigration services as following.
*Certificate of Eligibility
*Change of Status
*Application of extension of stay
*Change of new visa status
*Re-entry permit
*Maid immigration service
*Etc.
A variety of literature related to Japan is given and explained to help accustom clients to a new living situation in a foreign country. Matters of interest or concern are discussed in detail and questions are answered to put clients at ease in relocating. Visit itineraries are explained or revised as necessary to fit schedule and any business arrangements.
Cultural differences between Japan and other countries can be discussed to prepare clients for business activities and actually living in Japan. Common practices in one country can be particularities in another country. Realizing and understanding differences can be the start of accommodating one's lifestyle to be compatible with Japan's culture.
Area tours can be provided to places of eminent use upon settling to live in Japan such as; supermarkets, parks, churches, government offices, transportation facilities and popular expatriate areas.
Pertinent information regarding client's children is received in advance and school visits are scheduled to make optimum use of time. School curriculums and requirements are explained to prepare and assist in school placement. Consultants are available to assist in choosing the school that best fits their children's needs.
Preparations are made by identifying and scheduling to view properties suitable to clients. A specialist can discuss with the company to form a budget fit to company requirements within current market conditions. A description of leasing conditions or customs related to each part of Japan and assistance in negotiations can be provided.
Additional literature is provided and explained related to actually living in Japan. General matters from doctors to emergencies or utilities and postage are presented according client interest. Actual supermarket touring or assistance purchasing transportation passes can be provided. Using Japanese equipment or appliances are often explained. Clients are frequently taken to government offices for required registrations, banks to open accounts and shops where mobile telephones are contracted. Information is often provided about Japanese driver's licenses, vehicle purchases, club memberships or other specific services.
We can explain the conversion process in detail, give information and supply directions to the licensing office. Actually accompanying and assisting in the process can be arranged, but a charge will be accessed according to the depth of assistance required.
Explain road and parking situations, major roads and signs and also driving rules.
Compare differences in driving rules between Japan, Europe, USA or other countries and also provide both general driving knowledge and highlighted matters of attention.
Experienced English-speaking drivers can explain the above and provide driving lessons on public roads.
The program is quite all-inclusive, as the name suggests, and is a combination of most of the orientation services described previously.
This assistance is dual in nature, first in informing people preparing to depart Japan with matters to be settled and second with handling various matters on the person's behalf. Notice must be given to utility companies, the post office and service providers for Internet or satellite TV, as well as banking and others which must be cancelled. Suggestions are made to reduce move out costs and the negotiations for settlement often are entrusted to a departure consultant, to avoid problems and maximize return of security deposits.