About
Juan Santos is a Brazilian attorney passionate about helping people through their immigration journeys. Licensed in Brazil and with over seven years of legal experience, he joined Panteva Law Group in October 2024, where he’s been dedicated to assisting clients with family-based and employment-based immigration cases, including adjustment of status, naturalization, and visas like the EB-1 and EB-2.
In Brazil, Juan specialized in corporate, real estate, and healthcare law, and holds a Master’s Degree (LLM) in Corporate Law. While these areas provided a strong legal foundation, it was his love for connecting with people from diverse backgrounds that drew him to immigration law. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and German, he is adaptable, eager to learn, and thorough, ensuring his clients feel supported and understood every step of the way. His year of study abroad in Germany only deepened his appreciation for the immigrant experience and continues to shape his compassionate approach to his work today.
Looking ahead, Juan is focused on further specializing in immigration law, so he can help clients and their loved ones navigate this significant journey with as much clarity and confidence as possible. He is committed to making the immigration process accessible and transparent for all who seek his help.
How Panteva Law Group Can Help With Your Immigration Matters
We are devoted to our clients & aggressively pursue every option available to you.
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What Is the Labor Certification Process?
The labor certification process is conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor to confirm that there are no U.S. workers who are reasonably able, willing, and qualified to take the position in question before granting a foreign worker a visa. This process is in place as a protection for U.S. workers.
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Is It Necessary to Be Sponsored by an Employer?
An individual does not necessarily have to be sponsored by an employer if he or she qualifies for the national interest waiver or has an extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics through sustained national or international acclaim. Our attorney can help you determine if this is the case for you.
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Can I Work While a Petition Is Pending?
Not necessarily. If a labor certification or immigrant visa petition is pending, an individual cannot begin working. However, if that individual obtains or maintains a non-immigrant working visa status, he or she can continue to work and then file for adjustment of status. Another option would be to file an Application for Employment Authorization, which would allow the individual to work.
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Can I Travel While a Petition Is Pending?
In most cases, an individual may travel while the labor certification process or other petitions are pending. Speak with our attorney to ensure that this applies to your case before traveling.
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What is USCIS?
USCIS stands for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. It functions as part of the Department of Homeland Security and supervises legal immigration to the United States. The USCIS must approve green cards, work permits, naturalization, visas, and other immigration-related applications and petitions.
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We have a high success rate in approvals.
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We create tailored solutions for your business & family.
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We treat you with compassion, dignity & respect.
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We aggressively pursue every option available to you.
