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Allison Mizushima

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San Jose CA 95134

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Allison is a Senior Associate at Fragomen's Silicon Valley office. In this role, Allison advises corporate clients on all aspects of employment-based U.S. immigration law, including nonimmigrant visa petitions, PERM labor certifications and adjustment of status applications.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Allison worked for a San Jose-based immigration law firm, where she represented clients in a wide range of U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant matters. While in law school, Allison was the Technical Editor of the Computer & High Technology Law Journal. She also earned honors certificates in high tech law and international business law.

Allison has provided pro bono assistance through the Asian Law Alliance, where she assisted individuals with U visa and citizenship applications as well as deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) requests.

Allison is fluent in English and Japanese.

Education

  • Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2013
  • University of Puget Sound, B.A., 2004

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: California

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2021 to 2024

High Tech Excellence Award, Santa Clara University School of Law, 2013

Outstanding Accomplishment in International Business, University of Puget Sound, 2004

USAA National Collegiate Business Merit Award, University of Puget Sound, 2004

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

SF Bay Area Alumni Chapter Clerk and District Justice, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International

Member, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley

Experience

Advised clients regarding H-1B, H-4, L-1, B-2, F-1 and other nonimmigrant visa matters.

Prepared employment-based visa petitions and permanent residence applications, including PERM labor certifications, immigrant petitions for alien workers and adjustment of status.

Successfully responded to requests for evidence by the USCIS seeking additional information in regards to the right to control (employer-employee relationship), specialty occupation designation and beneficiary qualifications.

Advised clients and filed applications for dependent visas, family-based permanent residence and citizenship. 

Allison’s insights

August 19, 2024 | Awards

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August 22, 2022 | Awards

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August 19, 2024 | Awards

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August 22, 2022 | Awards

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August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

August 17, 2023 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

August 22, 2022 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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  • United StatesUnited States

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  • English
  • Japanese

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[email protected]

T:+1 408 919 0600

F:+1 408 9190615

Silicon Valley

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Allison’s insights

August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

August 17, 2023 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

August 22, 2022 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

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Allison’s insights

August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

August 17, 2023 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

August 22, 2022 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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Silicon Valley

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2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Allison’s insights

August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

August 17, 2023 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 30th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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