[Approved Case] Obtained a Business Manager Visa After a Denial (Not Issued) | Customer Testimonials VOL.70

Case Overview | Obtained a Business Manager Visa After a Denial (Not Issued)

This case involves a situation where the company had already been established and, under a plan to appoint a relative living overseas as the business manager, an application for a Business Manager Visa was filed. However, the first application resulted in a denial (not issued). Because the business itself was already underway, being unable to obtain the Business Manager Visa posed a major risk directly affecting business continuity.

After the denial, we reviewed the application in detail and found that the main issue was that the business plan was written in an overly abstract manner, and the substance of the business, profitability, and management structure were not conveyed sufficiently. Therefore, we adopted a policy of rebuilding the business content, role allocation, decision-making process, and the basis for sales figures from the perspective of Immigration’s screening standards.

• Initial application: Applied for a Business Manager Visa through a local office → Denied (Not Issued)
• Situation: Company already established; plan to appoint a relative as the business manager
• Main issue: Lack of specificity and substance in the business plan
• Approach: Comprehensive reorganization of the business plan and review of the officer structure
• Additional steps: Entered Japan on a short-term stay visa → Changed to Representative Director
• Reapplication: Submitted an application to change status of residence (Business Manager)
• Result: Approval obtained through reapplication

*When reapplying after a denial (not issued), it is important not only to supplement the previous application, but also to re-explain fundamental points in a way Immigration can clearly understand—such as “why this structure is necessary” and “who will actually manage the business in Japan.”

Obtained a Business Manager Visa After a Denial (Not Issued)

	Ms. K (Chinese nationality)
	Requested service: Obtaining a Business Manager Visa after a denial (not issued)

I applied through an office introduced locally in order to obtain a visa for my older sister, but the result was “not issued.” We had already established the company and were moving forward with the business on the premise that my sister would obtain a Business Manager Visa, so we were truly in trouble.

That’s when we decided to consult ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office. Since I had been helped by Mr. Miyagawa before, I already had a connection with ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office. It takes more than one hour one way from my area, but I went for a consultation.

After Mr. Orimo and Mr. Endo carefully analyzed the situation, they pointed out that the contents of the business plan required for the Business Manager Visa application were unclear.

They recommended that my sister come to Japan, so we applied for a short-term stay visa and it was approved. We promptly changed my sister’s position from director to representative director, and after Mr. Orimo prepared the documents and filed the application with Immigration, it was approved successfully.

Until we received the approval notice, I was extremely anxious, and I truly felt that we should have asked ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office from the beginning. Thank you very much.

Business Manager Visa Case Studies / Approved Results Summary

Who This Case Will Be Helpful For

Even if a Business Manager Visa is once “denied (not issued),” there are cases where approval can be obtained upon reapplication by accurately identifying the reasons and reorganizing the business plan, officer structure, and overall application strategy. In situations like this case—where the company has already been established or where you plan to appoint a family member (relative) living overseas as the manager— it is important to determine early “what must be changed and how.”

• Those who applied for a Business Manager Visa but were denied (not issued) and are considering reapplication
• Those who have already established a company but feel uncertain about the business plan content
• Those who need to reorganize or change the business manager (representative director) or officer structure
• Those who want to invite a relative (family member) overseas as the business manager and obtain a Business Manager Visa
• Those who cannot determine the reasons for denial and are unsure of the next steps (supporting materials, explanation documents, re-submission strategy)
• Those who want to rebuild quickly through realistic procedures, including entry on a short-term stay

The best approach to reapplication after a denial (not issued) differs depending on the prior application, the denial reasons, and the actual business conditions. First, organize the situation and clarify “where the weaknesses were” and “what must be proven”—that is the shortest path to approval.