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Santamaria Law Firm Immigration Services
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Asylum & Refugee Status
Santamaria Law Firm provides asylum representation under INA §208 for individuals fleeing persecution. Led by UC Berkeley Law Lecturer Dr. Marc Santamaria, we build trauma-informed declarations aligned with 9th Circuit standards — multilingual advocacy for San Francisco's immigrant families.
O-1 Visa: Extraordinary Ability
Santamaria Law Firm crafts O-1 visa petitions under 8 C.F.R. §214.2(o) for artists, scientists, executives & athletes. Dr. Marc Santamaria's S.J.D. background drives our evidence-mapping process — minimizing RFE risk and maximizing approval rates for extraordinary talent.
EB-1A: Extraordinary Ability Green Card
Santamaria Law Firm builds EB-1A green card petitions under INA §203(b)(1)(A) for professionals with national or international acclaim. Dr. Santamaria, UC Berkeley Law faculty & S.J.D. scholar, crafts Kazarian-compliant portfolios for self-petitioned green card approval.
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
Santamaria Law Firm guides entrepreneurs from treaty countries through E-2 visa requirements under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(e). Dr. Santamaria's LL.M. in Taxation from the University of San Francisco gives our firm a distinct tax-aware advantage in corporate structuring and investment planning. We develop comprehensive 5-year business plans that verify capital at risk, real job creation, and operational non-marginality — satisfying Matter of Ho precedents and positioning investors for long-term success in the U.S. market.
Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status
We guide families through marriage-based green card proceedings under INA § 245 with precision and compassion. Dr. Marc Santamaria personally navigated this process with his own wife, giving our firm authentic insight that goes beyond textbook preparation. Our San Francisco team conducts exhaustive documentary audits and thorough interview preparation to establish bona fide marital unions, reduce procedural delays, and ensure full compliance with USCIS Policy Manual requirements at every stage of the application.
National Interest Waiver (NIW)
Our legal team builds employment-based green card petitions under INA § 203(b)(2)(B)(i) using the three-pronged Matter of Dhanasar standard. Dr. Santamaria's published S.J.D. research on immigrant economic contributions directly informs our waiver strategy. We audit each client's proposed endeavor for substantial merit and national importance, crafting a self-sufficient pathway to permanent residency without employer sponsorship. Ideal for researchers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and STEM experts making a measurable impact in their field.
U Visa for Crime Victims
We provide dedicated, trauma-informed legal representation for noncitizen crime victims under INA § 101(a)(15)(U) and 8 C.F.R. § 214.14. Our firm works directly with San Francisco law enforcement agencies to secure the Form I-918 Supplement B certifications of helpfulness required for eligibility. Dr. Santamaria's deep ties to local immigrant advocacy communities strengthen our casework. We manage admissibility waivers, navigate lengthy agency waitlists, and provide clear, compassionate guidance from initial consultation through approval.
VAWA Self-Petitions
Santamaria Law Firm, P.C. offers confidential, protective legal representation for abused spouses and children under the Violence Against Women Act, INA § 204(a)(1). We compile thorough evidentiary filings documenting marital good faith, joint residency, and battery or extreme cruelty — integrating cross-disciplinary frameworks to organize sensitive declarations with care. Our goal is to help survivors establish independent immigration status, obtain work authorization, and build a secure future free from abuse, entirely independent of their abuser's cooperation.
Removal Defense & Cancellation of Removal
When facing deportation, experience and academic rigor matter. Dr. Marc Santamaria leads removal defense proceedings under INA § 240 before the San Francisco Immigration Court (EOIR), collaborating with PhD psychology specialists to produce authoritative forensic reports that strengthen claims. We build Non-LPR Cancellation of Removal cases under INA § 240A(b), substantiating exceptional and extremely unusual hardship with evidence designed to withstand 9th Circuit standards. We fight to keep families together and clients in the country they call home.
9th Circuit Petitions for Review
When BIA appeals are exhausted, federal appellate litigation becomes the last line of defense. Santamaria Law Firm files Petitions for Review and emergency stays of removal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Dr. Santamaria's doctoral expertise in legal research and writing enables our team to identify administrative record errors and construct rigorous appellate briefs that challenge unlawful deportation orders. We serve clients throughout California and beyond, admitted in the Northern and Eastern Districts of California.
Habeas Corpus Petitions — Federal District Courts
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VAWA Self-Petitions for Abused Spouses & Children
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Change of Status to F-1 Student Visa
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R-1 Religious Worker Visa
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Humanitarian Reinstatement of Immigrant Visa Petitions
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BIA Appeals
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Change of Status to F-1 Student Visa
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Santamaria Law Firm Immigration Services
Immigration Help
Santamaria Law Firm, P.C. offers tailored immigration services designed to meet your unique needs. Our expert team is dedicated to guiding you through every step of the process.
Initial Meeting
Schedule a consultation to discuss your immigration goals. Our attorneys will provide personalized advice and strategies to help you navigate the complexities of immigration law.
Visas
Visa Services
We assist with various visa applications, ensuring compliance with all regulations. Our goal is to simplify the process and enhance your chances of approval.
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