Practice Column
Our licensed administrative scriveners share practical guidance on certificate translation and overseas submission requirements.
UK Spouse Visa | English Translation of Marriage, Cohabitation and Relationship Documents, Explained by a Licensed Administrative Scrivener
A guide for applicants filing a UK partner (spouse) Family visa from Japan. Covers how to choose Japanese documents that evidence the marriage, cohabitation in Japan and an ongoing relationship while living apart, and what to check in a certified translation submitted to UKVI.
Australian Partner Visa | English Translation of Marriage and Cohabitation Documents, Explained by a Licensed Administrative Scrivener
A guide to the English translation of marriage and cohabitation documents submitted for an Australian Partner visa (subclasses 309/100 and 820/801). Covers how to choose Japanese documents that show cohabitation and shared living costs, when NAATI accreditation is required, and what to check before ordering a translation in Japan.
English Translation for Australian Student Visa Documents | Subclass 500, Explained by an Administrative Scrivener
An administrative scrivener explains English translation of the Japanese documents submitted for an Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500), covering how to evidence financial capacity, the documents required for applicants under 18, and how NAATI accreditation is treated when ordering translations in Japan.
Corporate Document Translation for U.S. E-2 and E-1 Visas | Explained by an Administrative Scrivener
An administrative scrivener explains which Japanese corporate documents to prepare for U.S. E-2 and E-1 visa applications and how much of each to translate, covering the difference between investment and trade evidence, which entity and fiscal years to cover, Certificates of Translation, and other points to confirm before ordering.
Documents Requiring English Translation for a U.S. Spouse Visa | CR-1 and IR-1, Explained by an Administrative Scrivener
An administrative scrivener explains which documents require English translation for a U.S. spouse visa (CR-1 / IR-1) at each stage: the I-130 filing, NVC, and the Tokyo interview. Covers when to translate family registers and marriage documents, and how Certificates of Translation are handled.
Final Tax Return Translation | With Certificate of Translation by an Administrative Scrivener
English translation of Japanese final tax returns from 8,000 yen (excl. tax) per page. An administrative scrivener handles Page 1 and Page 2 of the return, blue-return financial statements, statements of income and expenses, and e-Tax receipt notices for overseas submission, with sample translations and turnaround times. Certificates of Translation, notarization, and apostille are also available.