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    • Useful info / Medical
    • 2026/02/17 (Tue)

    This text has been translated by auto-translation. There may be a slight difference between the original text and the translation. (Original Language: 日本語)

    Japanese language service ！ Various insurances are available ！ Please consult with us ！.

    ◉ Flow of the first visit ： https://www.omptny.com/ja/%E5%88%9D%E8%A8%BA%E6%99%82%E3%81%AE%E6%B5%81%E3%82%8C
    The first big difference when coming to the US from Japan is the insurance system.
    In Japan, I could easily go anywhere with my insurance card to receive treatment, but in the U.S. this is not the case.
    There are probably many people who have missed out on treatment because they don't understand the insurance system ？

    OMPT NY offers various types of overseas travel insurance as well as American insurance.

    Can I use my insurance ？
    What is the procedure to use my insurance ？
    What do I need for the first visit ？
    How long does it take ？
    I want to feel safe and get well

    The OMPT staff will be happy to answer your questions in both Japanese and English.
    Please check the details on our Website, ask questions, make an appointment, or contact us by "sending a message" below ！

    https://www.omptny.com/ja

    • Useful info / Medical
    • 2026/02/13 (Fri)

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    Japanese speaking dentist. Over 25 years of experience seeing patients in Fort Lee.

    Do you have any dental or oral problems ？ From small children to adults, let's start by discussing your concerns at Lemoine Dental. We can help you in Japanese.

    With over 25 years of practice in Fort Lee, NJ, we are here to help you keep your teeth healthy forever.

    -Main Practice Areas-
    -General Dentistry
    Dental maintenance and cavity treatment （ including nerve treatment ）
    -Pediatric Dentistry
    Extraction of baby teeth, children's cavity treatment and prevention -Preventive Dentistry
    Cleaning and other dental health maintenance to prevent cavities and periodontal disease
    -Cosmetic Treatment
    Whitening, ceramics and other aesthetic treatment to keep teeth beautiful


    Not only doctors but also staffs can speak Japanese. Not only doctors but also staffs are available in Japanese, so please feel free to consult with us even if you have difficulty in communicating your symptoms in English.

    We can also handle insurance procedures on your behalf.

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    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/02/12 (Thu)

    How to meet the O-1A extraordinary ability requirements

    With the virtual disappearance of the H-1B visa due to Donald Trump's new exorbitant $100,000 filing fee charge, the O-1 extraordinary ability classification has become increasingly important for professional level individuals seeking to develop their careers in the US. For those who qualify, O-1 has several advantages compared to H-1B and most other work visas.

    First, unlike H-1B, O-1 is not subject to an annual quota limit. No one has to wait to be picked in a lottery to apply for O-1. Second, also unlike H-1B and L-1, there is no limit on the number of years that one can continue to work in O-1 status without having to pack up and return to one's country of origin

    Third, like H-1B and L-1, but unlike several other types of work visas, O-1 is a "dual intent" classification, meaning that one does not have to show intent to return to one's home country after finishing one's O-1 work program. There is no restriction on applying for a green card while in O-1 status.

    But here comes the difficult part of O-1: USCIS, through its regulations, has made O-1 status so hard to attain, that only comparatively few people can qualify. This is especially true of the O-1A program for people with extraordinary ability in science, business, technology and athletics.

    Even though the O-1 statute nowhere requires this, the USCIS regulations provide that to qualify for O-1A, the candidate must be one of the small percentage who has risen to the very top of the field. There is no such requirement for O-1B extraordinary ability in the arts or in motion pictures.

    In contrast, the Congressionally enacted O-1 statute defines O-1 in general as requiring "sustained national or international acclaim".

    See 8 USC Section 1101, subsection O.

    The statute says nothing about requiring that the candidate be "one of the small percentage who has risen to the very top of the field.".


    So how is an O-1A applicant supposed to show that he or she is one of the very few who has reached the top of his or her field? Since I am confident that no one reading this article has won a Nobel Prize (one of the stated ways of showing this!), an O-1A applicant must meet any three of eight other listed criteria. These are as follows:

    1. Receipt of "nationally or internationally recognized" prizes or awards in his or her field.

    2. Membership in a professional organization that requires "outstanding achievement" as a condition for membership.

    3. Published material about the candidate and his work in "major publications".

    4. The candidate has participated as a judge of the work of others in his or her field.

    5. The candidate has made "original" contributions of "major significance" in his or her field.

    6. The candidate has authored scholarly articles in the field in professional journals or other "major" media.

    7. The candidate has been employed in a "critical or essential" capacity for organizations and establishments that have a "distinguished" reputation.

    8. The candidate has received or will receive a "high" salary.

    The one thing that stands out among all these requirements is that they use vague terms such as "leading", "essential", "major" and "distinguished", which can mean many different things depending on the opinion of the adjudicator.

    To try to provide some clarity to the meaning of these and other similarly vague terms in the O-1A regulations, USCIS provides certain explanations and examples of ways to meet the above requirements in its Policy Manual. However, these examples are merely illustrative and do not cover all of the possible O-1A situations. I will discuss some of these explanations and examples in a future article on this topic.

    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/02/12 (Thu)

    $100,000 H-1B fee is immigration white supremacy in action.

    A lot has been written about the harm that will be done to the US economy in general and to the tech industry in particular by Trump's new $100,000 H-1B filing fee. Two lawsuits against this huge increase have been filed by various groups claiming, with great justification, that this increase was illegal and way beyond the powers of Trump and his administration.

    And if Trump can get away with effectively ending the H-1B program by imposing this huge new fee, what is there to stop him from imposing similar fees on all other immigration filings - such as F-1 student visas, green cards through marriage to a US citizen and all other immigration applications? If Trump is allowed to get away with this exorbitant charge for H-1B filings - based on a tissue of lies about alleged but unproven H-1B employer abuses, what is there to stop him from ending all other legal immigration programs as well by imposing similar sky-high filing fees?

    There are two main issues raised by imposing this huge, sudden filing fee increase. The first is that the filing fee increase is obviously part of Trump's racist, white supremacist immigration agenda in general. Most estimates are that 70% of current H-1B visas are held by one Asian country - India, with 11% going to China.

    But this obvious anti-Asian racism is not the only danger to America's humanistic values as a nation where everyone is equal under the law, regardless of race, religion or ancestry. By unilaterally raising the USCIS filing fee, Trump is in direct violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, which requires a period for public notice and comment before changing any regulations affecting immigration.

    From that perspective, Trump's unilaterally ending future H-1B filings by lawlessly imposing this huge new fee is one more test of his ability to impose dictatorial power instead of following the rule of law.

    Most comments on the new filing fee are focused on the details of who is subject to it and who is exempt. While these details are of course important, they should not be allowed to obscure the larger picture of racism and dictatorship that this fee represents. I will follow the progress of the two lawsuits that have been filed against this exorbitant filing fee and write further comments based on the results of the litigation.

    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/02/12 (Thu)

    O-1 visa for Sushi Chefs

    These days, I am getting inquiries from people who are interested in applying for an O-1 extraordinary ability visa as a sushi chef or other specialty Japanese food chef. I tell them that this visa is possible, provided that the applicant meets strict requirements.

    First, one has to choose between O-1A, which requires various types of technical skills, or O-1B, commonly known as the "artist visa", and is a little less strict in its requirements. Fortunately, it is well settled that specialty chefs are accepted as practicing an art form for visa purposes, and that they may apply for an O-1B visa.

    So what are the main requirements for a sushi chef to qualify for O-1B visa approval? They are as follows:

    1) The O-1 candidate must have a history of working in a leading or essential role for one or more restaurants that have a distinguished reputation, and must show that he or she will be working in such a role for a distinguished
    restaurant or similar organization in O-1B status.

    2) There must be published articles in leading or professional media about the O-1B candidate and his or her work,

    3) The O-1B candidate must have recommendation letters from other experts in the field.

    4) As an alternative to any one of the above three requirements, the O-1B candidate can show that he or she has been earning an above average salary compared to other sushi chefs.

    There are three other alternate requirements which are less often used to qualify for O-1B; namely a) having won a national or international prize, b) being a member of an organization requiring outstanding achievement for membership, and c) having one's work shown at distinguished venues or events. These three alternatives will not be discussed in this article.

    With regard to the first of the above listed requirements, it is critically important to show the distinguished reputation of the restaurant or similar establishments where the O-1B candidate has been working as head chef. No matter how extraordinary his or her own cooking may be and have been, unless both his or her previous employers and future O-1B employer are very well known, or have achieved distinguished recognition (such as by Michelin), O-1B approval may be difficult to attain.

    The same is true concerning media articles about the O-1B candidate. No matter how big the circulation may be of a publication with an article about the sushi chef and his or her work, the article may be rejected by the USCIS examiner if the publication has only local circulation.

    In the same way, experts submitting recommendation letters must provide evidence of their own reputations in the field, as well as discussing the O-1B candidate and his or her accomplishments in detail.

    As long as one can meet the above standards, which are applied with increasing strictness by the USCIS office, O-1B approval for sushi and other specialty Japanese food chefs should be possible. Please feel free to contact the undersigned for further information.

    • Useful info / Restaurant / Gourmet
    • 2026/02/09 (Mon)

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    Mochi Dorayaki, now on sale by popular demand ！.

    Mochi Dorayaki" is a fluffy dough filled with mochi ＆ cream.
    Please enjoy the freshly made taste.

    Current flavors are
    ・ Green Tea Strawberry Mochi
    ・ Azuki Butter Mochi
    ・ Strawberry Cream Cheese Mochi
    ・ Chestnut Cream Mochi
    ・ Custard ＆ Caramel Mochi

    Mochi Donuts and Mochi Waffles ！

    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/02/07 (Sat)

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    Expatriation ・ Freelance Required ！ In-depth "Double Taxation Measures" for U.S. Taxpayers

    ---Two Options for U.S. Taxpayers Working Abroad ： Two Options to Prevent Double Taxation ---
    When a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or other person with U.S. tax obligations earns income abroad, there are two important programs to prevent "double taxation （ in both the foreign country and the U.S.": the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion （ and the Foreign Tax Credit （. There are two important programs to prevent "double taxation ）": the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and the Foreign Tax Credit . The choice of which one to choose depends on the amount of income, local tax rates, and family structure.

    1 ． Foreign Earned Income Exclusion （ What is the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion ） ？
    This is an exclusion of income earned abroad by U.S. citizens, green card holders, and others who have tax obligations in the United States, This is a system that allows U.S. citizens, green card holders, and other individuals with U.S. tax obligations to exclude up to a certain amount of income from U.S. taxation.
    This system is designed to prevent "double taxation （ in both foreign countries and the U.S. ） on the same income.

    \1) Outline of the System
    This system allows a person who has a tax liability in the U.S. to exclude from U.S. taxation up to a certain amount of income earned by working abroad. It is one of the mechanisms to prevent double taxation.

    (2) Who is eligible
    U.S. citizenship or permanent residence holders （ Green card holders ） and other U.S. taxpayers who meet one of the following criteria ：
    1. Bona Fide Residence Test （ True Residence Test ） ： Resided in a foreign country from January 1 through December 31
    2. Physical Presence Test （ Physical Residence Test ） ： Spent 330 or more days out of 12 consecutive months 330 days or more in a foreign country （ including long term business trips ）
    *It is important to have a "Tax Home （ Tax Base ）" in a foreign country for the entire year.

    (3) Maximum amount that can be excluded
    • For 2025 ： Up to approximately $ 126,500 （ per person ） "Wages ・ wages ・ self-employment income earned abroad" etc. can be excluded from U.S. taxable in the U.S.
    • Married couples filing jointly can exclude up to $ 253,000 if they each meet the requirements.
    • Foreign housing expenses such as rent and utilities can be additionally excluded if they meet the requirements.

    (4) "Foreign-earned income" （ Foreign-earned income ） is ？
    • salary, compensation, or professional fees for work provided by an individual abroad.
    • It does not include income considered as profit sharing, such as shares or dividends.

    (5) Income earned abroad not included
    • Military personnel of the U.S. government or its agencies ・ Civil service pay
    • Pensions ・ Pension benefits
    • Investments ・ Stock income, Dividends ・ Interest

    (6) Notes
    • Once you choose an exclusion, it will continue to apply automatically in that and future years （ Withdrawals require a procedure ） .
    • You will not receive the Foreign Tax Credit （ ） for foreign taxes on excluded income.
    • If you choose to exclude, you will not be able to use the Earned Income Credit （ Earned Income Tax Credit ） or Additional Child Tax Credit （ Additional Child Tax Credit ） or other credits ・.

    2. Foreign Tax Credit （ Foreign Tax Credit ）
    Outline of the System
    If an American taxpayer pays income tax in a foreign country, the tax paid in that foreign country is deducted directly from the American income tax to prevent double taxation. The taxpayer is allowed to deduct the tax paid in the foreign country directly from his/her U.S. income tax liability to avoid double taxation.

    (2) Who is eligible
    • US taxpayers who paid foreign income tax on foreign income
    • US citizens and green card holders

    (3) What taxes are eligible
    The deduction is limited to income taxes imposed on the taxpayer by a foreign country. Inheritance tax and consumption tax are not eligible.

    (4) Merit
    • Taxes paid in a foreign country are deducted directly from the "tax" due in the U.S., making the tax reduction very effective.
    • Unlike the exclusion system, there is no dollar limit on the deduction.
    • A wide range of "foreign-source income （ including investment income ） is eligible.
    • Undeducted foreign taxes can be carried forward up to 10 years after the previous ・ year.

    (5) Notes
    • Taxes on income excluded by the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion cannot be deducted.
    • In order to accurately calculate and reflect the foreign tax amount, the tax payment procedure （ withholding and tax return ） must be completed in the foreign country.


    ---Important Points to Know---
    Choice ： FEIE and FTC cannot be combined. You must choose one of them to file.
    Continuity （ FEIE ） ： Once you elect the FEIE, it automatically applies to the following year, and there is a 5-year limit on re-election after withdrawal.
    Disadvantages （ FEIE ） ： If you choose FEIE, you may not be able to use other major tax credits such as Child Tax Credit.
    Flexibility （ FTC ） ： Foreign taxes not fully deductible under the FTC can be carried forward for up to 11 years （ 1 year before and 10 years after ）.

    In conclusion, it is important to carefully select the most tax-efficient plan, taking into account your income, the tax rate in your country of residence, the number of children you have, and the types of deductions you wish to take in the U.S.

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    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/02/06 (Fri)

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    I should file Tax Return ？" ---Basics of U.S. Taxation that you may not know

    Should I File a Tax Return ？ The Basics of U.S. Taxation That You May Not Know"

    1. Introduction ： Unexpectedly many "people who really need to file a tax return"
    "Do I need to file a tax return? ？ "Do I need to file a Tax Return?

    - I received withholding tax in Japan …
    - I retired and my income is low …
    - My company is withholding …

    Many people think that they have to file a Tax Return （ tax return ） but they do not file it.
    However, failure to file can lead to serious risks later, including additional tax ・ penalties ・ and adverse effects on the immigration process.
    This article explains
    ✔ whether you are eligible for Tax Return
    ✔ and
    what the benefits of Tax Return are.

    2. What is Tax Return （ Tax Return ） in the first place ？
    In the US,
    • even if taxes are withheld from your salary
    • and your company issues W-2 or 1099
    the individual is still responsible for properly calculating and reporting his/her annual income to the IRS.
    The taxpayer cannot rely on the company to "do it all" and the ultimate responsibility is the taxpayer him/herself.

    3. Who "must" file a Tax Return ？
    （ Those whose income exceeds a certain amount Most typical ） （ See ： Image 1 ）
    Age ・ There is a threshold amount for each filing status and it is determined if the threshold amount is exceeded.
    • Salary
    • Self-employment income
    • Investment income
    • Foreign income
    All of these are included.

    (2) Self-employment （ sole proprietorship ） income in excess of $ 400 per year
    Uber, freelance, influencer income, etc
    → even if amount is small $ over 400, you are obliged to file a tax return.

    (3) Nonresidents with US source income （ 1040NR ）
    • Dividends from US investments ・ Interest
    • US real estate income
    • Studying abroad and taxable scholarship
    • Part-time work in the U.S.
    etc. must be reported on a 1040NR.

    Cases where even dependents or spouses with (4) ITIN need to file
    e.g. investment income or interest on US accounts.

    4. Conversely, people who are not required to file but "should" file
    (1) Withholding is too high → Refund is available
    Tax is taken from your wages If this is the case, you must declare it or you will not get it back.
    (2) Education Expenses ・ Child Credit
    • Child Tax Credit
    • American Opportunity Credit
    and other refundable credits that you must report to get. Credits are available.
    (3) People whose Social Security or Medicare records are affected
    Self-employed people who do not file risk having their future pension （ SSA ） reduced.

    5. Advantages of Filing a Tax Return
    Benefits ① Money Back （ Potential Refund ）
    It is not unusual for the amount returned to be several thousand dollars.
    Advantages ② Advantage in immigration process （ Visa ・ Green Card ）
    Failure to declare
    • Renewal of status
    • Green Card
    • Permanent Residency Application
    Many times you will be asked why you have not filed.
    Advantages ③ Reduce risk of later IRS investigation
    Not filing is the most dangerous situation.
    If you file a return, it is easier to prove if a tax audit comes later.
    Benefits ④ Past subsidies ・ Tax credit payments
    Corona benefits distributed during the pandemic （ EIP ） were not received because "people did not file a Tax Return. There were large numbers of people who "did not receive the benefits because they did not make a Tax Return. Some subsidies and credits can be received later by filing a Tax Return （ within 3 years ）.

    7. Summary ： Check with an expert to see if you are eligible
    Tax returns are becoming more complex every year, and it is easy to make a mistake if you do not have expertise in determining residency, bilateral taxation, credit systems, etc. It is very easy to make a mistake if you don't have any specialized knowledge.
    "I don't know if I need to file"
    "I feel like I have to file"
    If so, consulting with a professional can greatly reduce your risk of
    missing a tax refund ・ in the future.

    At Aohama Accounting Office, we can
    • diagnose whether a tax return is necessary
    • suggest the best way to file
    • 1040 ・ 1040NR ・ self-employment International student cases
    • Foreign income （ Including Japan ） We provide professional support for
    handling
    For a free initial consultation, please contact us via email ！ info@aohama.com

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    • Useful info / Medical
    • 2026/02/06 (Fri)

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    Fertility Treatment Coordinator ・ Tomoko's Instagram, now in Japanese ！.

    NY ・ Tomoko,
    Coordinator ・ who supports Japanese patients at
    [Global Fertility&Genetics], a Manhattan fertility clinic, sends out information via Instagram.

    \ content like this in Japanese ！ /

    ・ Hana-chan's Fertility Q ＆ A
    ・ Pregnancy ・ Birth Report
    ・ Causes of Infertility Treatment Options
    ・ Webinars ・ Campaign Information
    ・ Testimonials from Actual Patients

    Easy-to-understand information with videos and photos ！

    ✨ Fertility treatment is the first step toward the future.

    We aim to be a clinic where you can go with confidence, with Japanese language support.
    We welcome inquiries from New York residents as well as
    Japan and other states ！

    Contact （ Japanese OK ）

    Global Fertility < amp;> Genetics （ New York ）
    Fertility Coordinator ： Tomoko Okamoto
    📞 917-940-2703 （ Texting OK ）

    • Useful info / Professional
    • 2026/01/30 (Fri)

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    [Booksavers, Inc.] If you need to find the right accounting software for your company, Booksavers, Inc. can help ！.

    ！

    By understanding your company's size, operating environment, and other factors, we can customize the functionality of your accounting software

    and help you choose the best accounting software for your company.

    We will discuss your objectives and find the most suitable accounting software together.



    We mainly provide accounting software on the market such as QuickBooks Online, Sage 50 (Peachtree) ・ and operation ・ guidance.

    We provide reasonable and Japanese language support.

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