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Josue Ruiz Colon, immigration lawyer in Herndon, VA

Josue Ruiz ColonTop rated

4.0(3)
Immigration Lawyer at Immigration Legal Advisors
Herndon, VA Replies in ~24h English, Spanish 14 years practicing VA Bar
AsylumBusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyInvestmentRemoval DefenseStudent

About Josue

Josue is the founding partner of Immigration Legal Advisors, PLLC and represents clients in immigration matters across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and Puerto Rico. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, he has been admitted to the Puerto Rico Bar since 2012. As an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, he remains closely attuned to ongoing developments in immigration law.

Before establishing his practice, Josue directed management and human-resources operations for a high-volume retail organization, supervising teams of more than 100 employees. His background in recruitment, onboarding, contract drafting, conflict resolution, and labor-law compliance informs his legal work and deepens his understanding of clients’ real-world challenges.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Josue pairs legal insight with business acumen to guide individuals, families, and employers through complex immigration processes. Clients and colleagues alike value his persuasive communication, steady judgment under pressure, and unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful results.

Practice areas

Asylum

Affirmative and defensive asylum cases

I-589WithholdingCAT
Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Investment

Investor and entrepreneur visas

EB-5E-2L-1A
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

University of Puerto RicoJ.D. (2011) · 2011

Bar & associations

Bar license
VA Bar
Active & in good standing
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Puerto Rico Bar

Professional experience

Partner · Law Firm of Ruiz Dougherty2021 – 2024
Immigration Attorney · Law Office of Hale Hawbecker2019 – 2021
Immigration Attorney · Mercado Law Firm2017 – 2018
Identifier & Recruiter Migrant Education Program · Sarasota County Schools2017 – 2017
Attorney · Josue Ruiz Colon Law Office2013 – 2016
Lawyer · Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority2004 – 2013
Owner · Immigration Legal Advisors, PLLC
Immigration Attorney · Law Office of Josue Ruiz

Awards

Elite Lawyer ImmigrationElite Lawyer · 2025

Client reviews

4.0
3 client reviews
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P. SilvaJan 21, 2026

DACA renewal turnaround was fast

Filed within a week of consult. Approved 3 months later.

DT
D. ThompsonApr 14, 2026

Patient and bilingual — explained everything in Spanish

Mi mamá pudo entender todo el proceso. We never felt rushed. Highly recommend.

TA
T. AkinwaleSep 4, 2025

EB-5 from start to conditional removal

Two regional center investments, one I-526, one I-829. Smooth.

Frequently asked

A 30-minute video or phone call. We review your situation, identify the best path, outline timelines and costs, and answer your questions. You'll receive a written summary afterwards.

Most cases are flat-fee. Pricing depends on category and complexity, and is shared in writing before you retain.

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