Sharon Okazaki is a senior paralegal with more than 35 years of experience assisting Japanese companies with their U.S. immigration needs. She represents clients in all aspects of immigration law, including intracompany transfers, corporate planning, and permanent immigration solutions.
Fluent in both English and Japanese, Sharon works closely with clients to develop immigration strategies that support efficient staffing and long-term planning. She provides guidance on the information and documentation required to secure appropriate immigration benefits for employees, and she is experienced in handling a broad range of visa types, including H-1B, L-1, E, TN, PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status petitions.
Sharon earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Before joining the firm, she worked at an insurance agency that specialized in representing Japanese companies—an experience that launched her decades-long commitment to supporting Japanese businesses in the United States.