🚨 Litigation Against Unfavorable Decisions… Even More Unfavorable?

Hello 👋
I’m Hiroshi Kawana, Immigration Lawyer 🙇‍♂️

🍂 It’s already October, but still warm enough for short sleeves and shorts.
When I was a kid, October meant long sleeves for sure—times are changing.


⚖️ Administrative Procedures and “Unfavorable Results”

The outcome of administrative procedures is not always what you hoped for 😢.
Sometimes, you may face “denial” or other unfavorable decisions.

At that point, one option is to go to court.
Of course, litigation is possible… but 👉 in immigration cases, it’s not always the smartest path.


⏳💰 More Realistic than Lawsuits?

Litigation takes time and money.
Meanwhile, immigration reviews involve a wide range of discretion.

That’s why:
📌 Work to make that discretion favorable to the applicant
📌 Prepare documents and explanations properly

This path often proves more realistic—and more effective.


🛂 Common Cases I Handle

Many clients come to me after:
・Their visa renewal was denied ❌
・Their status change failed, and they received “31 days for departure” ⏳

But with proper action, there’s still a good chance to obtain a new visa 🌟.


🙋‍♂️ In Conclusion

I’m not denying litigation altogether.
However—
🚫 If the goal is only to overturn a denial, litigation carries high risks.
✅ Finding the best solution within administrative procedures is usually easier and more realistic.

So—don’t worry alone. Reach out, and let’s find the best way forward ✨.


📖 Reference
Yasutsugu Yamawaki (2020)
Practical Immigration Law and Foreign Labor Management
Nihon Kajo Publishing

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