How to Get Japan PR in One Year Without an Immigration Lawyer
Step-by-step strategy for getting Japan permanent residency in 1 year via the 80-point HSP fast-track — self-filed, without paying ¥300,000 for a lawyer.
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Best Japan PR Fast-Track Tool for Tech Professionals Earning ¥7M+
The best resource for tech workers in Japan who score 70-80+ HSP points and want permanent residency via the 1-year or 3-year fast-track pathway.
Japan HSP Visa Guide vs Immigration Lawyer: Which Gets You PR Faster?
Comparing a self-filing HSP guide against hiring a gyoseishoshi for your Japan PR application — cost, timeline, and outcome differences explained.
Best Japan HSP Points Guide for Reaching 80 Points and PR in One Year
The best resource for professionals 5-15 points short of the 80-point threshold who want Japan permanent residency via the 1-year HSP fast-track.
JLPT Bonus Points for Japan's Highly Skilled Professional Visa: N1, N2 and BJT
Exactly how JLPT N1, N2, and BJT scores translate to HSP visa bonus points — and when Japanese university graduation adds extra points too.
Alternatives to Hiring a Gyoseishoshi for Japan PR Application
Four alternatives to paying ¥150,000-¥500,000 for an immigration lawyer when applying for Japan permanent residency through the HSP fast-track.
Japan PR Retroactive Points Calculation: Getting PR Without the HSP Visa
How retroactive HSP points calculation lets engineer and work visa holders apply for Japan permanent residency without switching to an HSP visa first.
Japan PR Application Documents Checklist: What You Actually Need in 2026
Complete Japan permanent residence document checklist — kazei shōmeisho, nōzei shōmeisho, guarantor rules, processing time, and 2026 fee changes.
Japan Permanent Residence Fast Track: 70 and 80 Points Explained
How Japan's points-based PR fast track works — 70 points in 3 years, 80 points in 1 year, what counts, and the traps that reset your clock.
Japan HSP Visa Points and Salary Requirements: Full Scoring Breakdown
How Japan's HSP points system scores salary, education, experience, and age — with the salary thresholds, PR income requirements, and strategies to reach 70 or 80 points.
Japan HSP Visa Points Calculator: How to Calculate and Optimize Your Score
Learn how Japan's HSP points system works, calculate your score accurately, and close the gap to 70 or 80 points with a clear optimization strategy.
Japan HSP Visa Innovation, IT Certification, and SME Bonus Points Explained
How J-Startup designation, government innovation subsidies, SME R&D bonuses, and Japanese IT certification exams add up to 20 extra HSP points.
Japan HSP Visa Documents Required: COE and Change of Status Checklist
Complete document checklist for Japan's Highly Skilled Professional visa — Certificate of Eligibility, Change of Status, renewal, and the 5-year period of stay explained.
Japan HSP Visa University Bonus Points: Designated Universities, Top 300, MBA and PhD
Which universities qualify for Japan's HSP visa bonus points, how MBA and PhD degrees are scored, and how to claim the designated university 10-point bonus.
Japan HSP Visa Application Process: Steps, Timeline, and What to Expect
Step-by-step guide to applying for Japan's Highly Skilled Professional visa — COE, change of status, online application, processing times, and approval rates.
Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa: What It Is and Who Qualifies
Complete overview of Japan's HSP visa — 3 categories, points system, benefits, and how it fast-tracks permanent residency in 1–3 years.
Japan HSP Visa Categories Explained: (i)(a), (i)(b), (i)(c) and How to Pick Yours
Understand Japan's three HSP visa categories — academic research, technical/engineering, and management — and how HSP differs from the standard engineer visa.