I am the founding partner of Immigration Legal Advisors, PLLC, and I represent clients in immigration matters across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Puerto Rico. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law and have been a licensed attorney and member of the Puerto Rico Bar since 2012. I am also an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, which underscores my commitment to staying current on legal developments and best practices in immigration law.
Before I entered private practice, I honed my skills in management and human resources, managing teams of over 100 employees in a high-volume retail setting. My experience spans recruitment, hiring, onboarding, contract drafting, conflict resolution, and compliance with labor laws. These skills not only continue to inform my legal practice but also enhance my ability to understand and advocate for clients in complex, real-world situations.
I am known for my ability to handle high-pressure challenges, bringing both legal insight and business acumen to every case. As a persuasive communicator and a natural problem-solver, I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I work closely with individuals, families, and employers to help them achieve meaningful results.
- University of Puerto Rico
- J.D. (2011)
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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- Inter-American University of Puerto Rico
- B.B.A. (2002) | Business Administration
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- Owner
- Immigration Legal Advisors
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- Immigration Attorney
- Law Office of Josue Ruiz
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- Partner
- Law Firm of Ruiz Dougherty
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- Immigration Attorney
- Law Office of Hale Hawbecker
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- Immigration Attorney
- Mercado Law Firm
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- Identifier & Recruiter Migrant Education Program
- Sarasota County Schools
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- Attorney
- Josue Ruiz Colon Law Office
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- Lawyer
- Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
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- Elite Lawyer Immigration
- Elite Lawyer
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- Puerto Rico Bar
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- Puerto Rico
- Colegio de Abogados y Abogadas de Puerto Rico
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- English
- Spanish