Overview
Sachiyo is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office. She counsels and assists clients in the highly complex area of immigration, nationality and employer sanctions (I-9) law. She focuses her practice on employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, and counsels clients on all major employment-based visa categories. She understands the importance of a client’s ability to maintain seamless business processes, including the attraction and the retention of international talent in an efficient and practical manner. She advises clients on important immigration-related employment issues, such as employment eligibility, verification and recordkeeping requirements. She also regularly presents seminars and training regarding employment-based immigration and I-9 matters. Her practice spans various industries, including manufacturing, retail, universities, health care and other corporations.
Career highlights include:
- Securing nonimmigrant visas in a variety of categories including, but not limited to E, H-1B, J-1, L, Blanket L, TN, and O-1
- Obtaining physician J-1 waivers and no objection waivers
- Obtaining approvals of immigrant visa petitions for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Researchers and Professors, Multinational Executives and Managers, and National Interest Waivers
- Guiding employers through the PERM application process
- Successfully guiding clients through internal and government I-9 and E-Verify audits
- Advising clients on the immigration impact of corporate reorganizations
- Helping clients establish new compliance programs, assess the effectiveness of existing compliance programs, and helping with critical improvements
In addition to her immigration practice, Sachiyo serves as the co-chair of the Vorys Women’s Network. She promotes equity, diversity and inclusion within Vorys, the legal community and the broader business community by serving as a frequent speaker on such topics and seeking out opportunities to elevate and advocate for underrepresented individuals.
Honors & Recognitions
Columbus CEO, Best Lawyers, Immigration, 2022
Chambers and Partners, Leading Lawyer in Immigration, 2021-2023
Columbus Business First, 40 Under 40, 2021
Women WELDing the Way, Calendar Honoree, 2020
Professional & Community Activities
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio, President, 2014; Board of Directors, 2013 to present
Japan-America Society of Central Ohio, Board of Directors, 2017 to present
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Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D., 2010
University of Kentucky, B.A., summa cum laude, 2007
Bar & Court Admissions
- Ohio
- Admitted to practice law only in the states listed above.