Leveraging Ligareus for Streamlined Student Visa Processes at Tokyo Gakugei University

Introduction

Ligareus, a company specializing in Japanese visa acquisition and services for foreign employees, has recently showcased a significant case study involving Tokyo Gakugei University. The collaboration addresses the challenges of supporting international students with visa applications, enhancing efficiency and mitigating financial burdens on the university.

Background: Challenges Faced by Educational Institutions

In light of Japan's initiative to welcome 400,000 international students, colleges and universities are increasingly tasked with managing visa applications. This responsibility has placed a heavy administrative load on university staff, especially as recent amendments to immigration laws require additional expertise.
Tokyo Gakugei University, home to around 200 international students, faced three primary challenges: 1) The financial burden of visa application costs on the university, 2) The administrative demands of the application process, and 3) A lack of specialized knowledge regarding immigration law and residency status.

Results of Ligereus's Implementation

The partnership with Ligareus has notably improved the visa processing landscape at Tokyo Gakugei University. Here are some of the key transformations:

1. Establishment of Expert Consultation

With direct access to administrative scriveners (gyosei shoshi), university coordinators and international students now receive accurate, timely responses to their queries. This shift has alleviated the stress and workload previously faced by university staff in making uncertain decisions.

2. Elimination of Cash Management Burdens

Traditionally, the university collected visa application fees in cash from students. Now, students can pay directly via credit card, eliminating the need for the university to handle large sums of cash. This new system also mitigates the risks associated with canceled applications, as the university is no longer responsible for any incurred costs.

3. Speeding Up the Application Process

Thanks to Ligareus's expertise, all students who requested visas through the service successfully arrived in Japan for the spring and autumn semesters. Other universities have already reached out to Tokyo Gakugei University inquiring about the visa processing period, leading to positive endorsements of Ligareus.

Testimonials from University Staff

A representative from Tokyo Gakugei University expressed, "We are truly grateful that Ligareus communicates directly with the students. This eliminates uncertainty for us." Another staff member noted, "It's a relief that the university no longer has to manage significant cash. The risk of incurring costs for students who cancel their arrival has vanished, which is a significant improvement."

For a detailed interview, please refer to the full case study on Ligareus's website.

Ligareus's Services for Educational Institutions

Ligareus provides comprehensive support for educational institutions managing international students, including visa certificate application processing, residency status renewals, and consultation services. With direct credit card payment options for students, there are no financial burdens or cash management concerns for the institutions.

Learn more about Ligareus’s educational services here.

Company Overview

Company Name: Ligareus Inc.
Location: 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, 100-0004
CEO: Tatsuya Hirose
Established: 2019
Business Focus: Japanese visa acquisition services, consulting for visa operations, residency status management
Website: Ligareus Official Site