Building a Bridge for Immigrants — Because She Was One of Them
When Elizabeth Maruyama landed her first job in the United States in 2018, she didn’t come with a grand plan. She came with hope, questions, and a temporary visa
Originally from a finance background, Elizabeth had taken a bold leap in 2016 — moving to Malaysia to work with a tech company handling operations for Uber Asia Pacific. Life was moving fast. But by 2017, the company began shutting down its Asia-Pacific operations.
I got a new job offer and moved to the U.S. on an L1B visa. What I didn’t realize was how fragile that opportunity really was – Elizabeth Maruyama
That one moment — relocating to a new country — became the turning point of her life.
When the American Dream Gets Complicated
As Elizabeth settled into her new role in the U.S., she began witnessing something painful.
Brilliant coworkers — engineers, designers, data scientists — were being forced to leave the country simply because:
- Their visas expired.
- The company didn’t renew sponsorships.
- They didn’t have time to understand or explore other legal options.
I saw people pack up their lives in weeks. Not because they weren’t skilled. But because they didn’t know what to do next – Elizabeth Maruyama
That experience shook her.
She realized that immigration in the U.S. isn’t just about law — it’s about livelihood, dignity, and survival.
Turning Struggle Into a Solution
Elizabeth didn’t wait for someone else to fix it.
She educated herself on U.S. employment-based immigration, visa pathways, sponsorship loopholes, and permanent residency tracks. She researched tirelessly — not just to help herself but to help others avoid the pain she saw every day.
In 2020, she founded a platform and consulting company with one mission:
To simplify U.S. immigration for global talent — and make sure no skilled professional gets left behind.
What Elizabeth’s Agency Does
Her company specializes in:
✅ Helping skilled immigrants land their first job in the U.S.
✅ Navigating employment-based visas (H1B, L1, O, etc.)
✅ Offering career-path consultations aligned with immigration goals
✅ Advising startups and tech companies on ethical, long-term sponsorships
Whether you’re an individual planning your move or a company seeking diverse talent — Elizabeth’s team builds the legal and career roadmap for you.
Why People Trust Elizabeth
Because she’s been there.
She didn’t build this company from theory or a law textbook.
She built it from lived experience — visa uncertainty, job terminations, relocation stress, and the hard-earned knowledge of U.S. immigration systems.
I’m not just a founder. I’m a former immigrant employee who had to fight for every step. And now I help others walk it with clarity and courage – Elizabeth Maruyama
Want to Work in the U.S.? Don’t Navigate It Alone.
Elizabeth and her team are helping hundreds of immigrants:
- Plan their first move,
- Secure their first job,
- Get long-term visa clarity,
- And finally feel safe, secure, and seen in their American journey.
🌐 [Book a Consultation]
📧 Elizabeth@avamigration.co
📍 Based in New York, Serving Globally
Final Words from Elizabeth
“This journey is bigger than paperwork. It’s about helping people rebuild their future. If you’re ready to start, we’re ready to guide you — step by step, legally and humanely.”
