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Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
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Seattle, WA 98101-3034
206.464.4224

Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400
Seattle, WA 98101-3034
206.464.4224

Hiromi Peltonen

Hiromi Peltonen

Paralegal

Practice Areas:

Hiromi’s work involves preparing all types of employment-based and family-based immigration petitions such as temporary work visas (E-1, E-2, H-1B, H-2B, L-1, TN), U.S. permanents resident status, labor certification (PERM) and citizenship. She has over 30 years experience preparing petitions and applications filed with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassies, and other government agencies.

LANGUAGES

  • Japanese
  • English

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “Immigration Law 101”, Japan-American Society (October 2022)

Professional Activities

  • Volunteer, Citizenship Day (2008, 2011, 2016)
  • Volunteer, Seattle Public Schools (past)
  • Volunteer, Homeless Women’s Shelter - Noel House (past)

Credentials

Education
  • Extended study in Business English, University of Washington
  • Toyo Women's College, Tokyo, Japan

Hobbies & Interests

In Japan, Hiromi worked for the U.S. Embassy as well as international companies and moved to the U.S. in 1987. Being an immigrant herself, Hiromi understands well her clients’ circumstances. She tries to put herself in their situation and understands and accommodates their special needs. “What we do here can affect the client’s life. A single piece of paper could significantly impact our client’s future,” she says.