Profile Image Placeholder

Susan Waller Ramos

Ramos Law Firm, P.C.
  • Immigration Law
  • New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas
Badges
Claimed Lawyer Profile
Biography

Susan Waller Ramos is a graduate of Emory University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Spanish, and St. Mary’s University School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, Texas, and New Mexico (currently inactive), and began practicing immigration law in 2003. Ms. Ramos is fluent in Spanish and assists individuals, families, and employers in connection with assessing available U.S. immigration options. Ms. Ramos’ practice includes preparing and filing individual, family-based, and employment-based petitions, immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, and waivers of inadmissibility. She assists with complex consular processing issues, complicated citizenship and naturalization issues, petitions for humanitarian relief, and removal defense. She advises employers regarding worksite compliance and conducts internal audits and trainings. A former criminal defense attorney, Ms. Ramos also advises individuals and criminal defense attorneys regarding immigration consequences of criminal conduct. Ms. Ramos represents clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Labor, and the Executive Office of Immigration Review. Ms. Ramos is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and served on AILA’s National U.S. Department of State Liaison Committee from 2015-2016, AILA’s National U.S. Customs and Border Protection Liaison Committee from 2012 – 2015, served as Vice Chair of AILA’s Carolinas Chapter from 2008-2009, and Program Co-Chair of AILA’s Texas Chapter Fall Conference in 2011. Ms. Ramos has received a Peer Review Rating of AV® Preeminent™ in Immigration and Naturalization Law by Martindale-Hubbell® and is frequently asked to speak at conferences and community events regarding immigration law.

Education
St. Mary's University School of Law
J.D. | Juris Doctor
-
St. Mary's University School of Law Logo
Emory University
B.A. | Psychology/Spanish Double Major
-
Emory University Logo
Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
Ramos Law Firm, P.C.
- Current
Senior Counsel
Dykema Cox Smith
-
Senior Associate Attorney
Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm
-
Professional Associations
New Mexico State Bar
Member (currently inactive)
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
North Carolina State Bar
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
State Bar of Texas
Member
- Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Mexico
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
North Carolina
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Texas
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Ramos Law Firm, P.C.
Contact & Map
McKinney Immigration Law
28 Schenck Parkway
Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28803
Telephone: (828) 595-9486