Noriko Seki is a bilingual attorney at law who specializes in visa and residency status, international divorce, international inheritance, international criminal cases, etc.

Examples of Consultations

• An employed foreigner was arrested for a violation of the Immigration Control Act. What's the impact on the employer?
• Seeking advice to ensure compliance when hiring foreigners.
• A foreign mother passed away, leaving assets overseas.
• Lost a job due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Married a Japanese national and have children, but struggling due to lack of residency status.
• Looking to open a branch overseas and seeking a lawyer familiar with the laws of the target country.
• Want legal support for documentation and other requirements for establishing a company in Japan.
• Spouse has been detained by the Immigration Bureau.
• Seeking a lawyer well-versed in British law.

Examples of cases handled

• International marriage
• International divorce
• International inheritance
• Hiring foreigners
• Business support
• Legal issues surrounding foreigners
• Issues related to residency in Japan

Examples of immigration cases handled

• Application for renewal of residency period
• Application for change of residency status
• Application for special permission to stay
• Application for temporary release
• Oral hearing attendance
• Request for retrial
• Various administrative lawsuits (e.g., stopping the issuance of deportation orders) and representation

Strengths

• We avoid using complex legal terms and strive to provide clear guidance.
• We maintain a friendly atmosphere that's conducive for consultations.
• We can communicate in English.
• We handle criminal cases as well, offering one-stop solutions.