[Approved Business Manager Visa Case] Changed from a Work Visa to a Business Manager Visa to Start a Business
Change from a Work Visa to a Business Manager Visa
Case Overview | Change from a Work Visa to a Business Manager Visa
This case involves a client who initially consulted about a Business Manager Visa while living overseas in preparation for relocating to Japan with their family. The client later accepted employment at a Japanese company and entered Japan under a work visa. About one year later, the client decided to pursue entrepreneurship and changed their status of residence from a work visa to a Business Manager Visa.
- Initial consultation: Consideration of a Business Manager Visa while living overseas
- Background: Employment at a Japanese company and entry into Japan on a work visa
- Turning point: Decision to start a business approximately one year after beginning work
- Application details: Change of status from a work visa to a Business Manager Visa
- Key point: Revised business plan direction and obtained approval in a short period
Client Testimonial | Approval Achieved Through Realistic Advice and Reliable Support
This is the testimonial of a client who requested support for changing from a work visa to a Business Manager Visa.
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Client (from Google Reviews) |
| Service requested: Application to change from a work visa to a Business Manager Visa |
Several years ago, I was planning to move to Japan with my family and consulted ACROSEED at that time. I was considering a Business Manager Visa, but later I was hired by a Japanese company and decided to come to Japan on a work visa first.
After working in Japan for about a year, I realized that I still wanted to pursue the entrepreneurial path I had originally envisioned, so I contacted David again. He carefully and objectively analyzed my situation once more and guided me step by step through the complex immigration procedures.
What impressed me most was the realistic advice regarding the direction of my business. Instead of offering overly optimistic opinions, he clearly pointed out the necessary changes. Thanks to this, I was able to correct the course of my business plan, and the change from a work visa to a Business Manager Visa was approved in a much shorter time than I had expected.
David always responded quickly and was extremely reliable. Matthew was also kind and reassuring, and I felt supported by the entire team. I am truly grateful for their patient support and accurate guidance.
For anyone seeking professional and straightforward advice regarding visas, I wholeheartedly recommend ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office. Looking back now, I am very glad that I chose to work with them.
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Who This Case Is Helpful For
Changing from a work visa to a Business Manager Visa requires careful evaluation of business feasibility and application timing. This is especially relevant for those who initially chose a different path but later decided to pursue entrepreneurship again. Strategic judgment and professional advice are essential in such cases.
- Those considering a change from a work visa to a Business Manager Visa
- Those who are uncertain about the direction of their business plan
- Those seeking realistic advice rather than overly optimistic assumptions
- Those looking for an English-speaking professional they can consult with confidence
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At ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office, we provide comprehensive support not only for obtaining a Business Manager Visa, but also for stable renewals, permanent residency applications, and naturalization applications (acquisition of Japanese nationality), designing applications with an eye toward your “next step.”

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Since opening our practice in 1986, we have been involved in consulting on visa applications for foreigners for nearly 40 years as an immigration lawyer.
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