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Author Archives: Dr. Marc Anthony Santamaria

Dr. Marc Anthony Santamaria, SJD, is a San Francisco–based immigration attorney and founder of SantamarĆ­a Law Firm. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and represents clients in asylum, U visa, I-601A, and deportation defense cases.

marc@usimmigrationplan.com
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$6,000 for a work permit? Here’s how to avoid a common notario scam

by Dr. Marc Anthony Santamaria April 21, 2026April 24, 2026

Before you pay for a “guaranteed” work permit, ask yourself: Is a temporary work permit worth risking your future in this country?

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