M. Anne Ishinabe
Attorney
M. Anne Ishinabe advises companies, multinational organizations, and individuals on a broad range of U.S. business immigration matters. She works with corporate clients to secure temporary work visas and permanent residence for executives, managers, specialized employees, and other highly skilled professionals.
Anne regularly handles nonimmigrant visa petitions including H 1B, L 1, O 1, and TN classifications, as well as permanent residence matters such as EB 1 petitions and EB 2 national interest waivers. She also advises on consular processing strategies and visa applications for Blanket L, E 1, and E 2 visas, helping companies transfer employees and onboard international talent in the United States.
In addition to corporate immigration matters, Anne assists individuals and families with permanent residence and citizenship processes, including family based immigration, naturalization, reentry permits, and green card renewals.
With extensive experience advising multinational businesses and Japanese companies operating in the United States, Anne provides strategic immigration guidance in both English and Japanese.
Admitted to Practice
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California
Education
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J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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B.S., Law, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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English Language Department, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Sophia University (Jochi Daigaku)
Languages
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Japanese
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Former Treasurer, American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Former Essay Contest Committee Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana
- Jochi University Alumni Association
- Former Member, Westview High School Foundation
- Former Member, De Portola Middle School Foundation
- Deacon, San Diego Japanese Christian Church
- Music Ministry Facilitator, San Diego Japanese Christian Church
- Member, San Diego Urasenke Association (Japanese Tea Ceremony)
Professional Recognition
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- Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with a Distinguished Peer Rating for High Professional Achievement
Background
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- Principal Attorney, Ishinabe Law Corporation, San Diego, 1998-2026
- Document Review Attorney (Japanese Review), Various Engagements via Consilio Services, LHH Recruitment Solutions, and MBO Professional Services, San Diego, 2024-2026
- Associate, Larrabee & Associates (now Larrabee Albi Coker LLP), San Diego, 1995-1998
- Staff Attorney, Gray, Cary, Ware & Freidenrich (now DLA Piper), San Diego, 1994-1995
- Principal Attorney, Law Offices of M. Anne Ishinabe, San Diego, 1993-1994