Santos Immigration Law, Esmeralda Santos Abogada de Inmigracion is a dedicated legal practice specializing in immigration law, offering compassionate and professional representation to immigrant families. Founded by Esmeralda Santos, a child of Indigenous immigrants from Oaxaca, Mexico, the firm stands out for its deep personal understanding of the challenges faced by immigrant communities and its commitment to social justice.
The firm’s approach is rooted in empathy and extensive experience, with Ms. Santos bringing a background in social justice lawyering and prior work in affordable housing for farm workers. She has successfully handled complex immigration cases, including asylum, removal defense, and humanitarian visas, often volunteering with the American Immigration Lawyers Association. The practice primarily serves individuals and families seeking family-based immigration, humanitarian protections, and relief from deportation, with a focus on those from Latin American countries.
Services Offered
- Family Immigration (Form I-130, I-140, I-360 petitions)
- Consular Process (immigrant visa processing abroad)
- Adjustment of Status (AOS)
- AOS using INA § 245(i)
- I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
- VAWA (Violence Against Women Act petitions and waivers)
- U Visa (for victims of criminal activity)
- Naturalization (citizenship applications)
- Asylum
- Removal Defense (deportation proceedings)
- Cancellation of Removal
- Petitions to Remove Conditions on Residence
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- Waivers of Inadmissibility
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- T Visa (for victims of trafficking)
- Withholding of Removal
- Representation in parentage actions and guardianships for SIJS
Based in Salem, Oregon, the firm serves clients nationally and internationally, with services available in English and Spanish. Ms. Santos has a proven track record representing clients from Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, and has contributed to immigration law through training, mentorship, and published articles.
