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Dustin Michael Saldarriaga
About Dustin
Biography
Dustin Saldarriaga is an immigration lawyer with extensive experience as a government attorney at both the national and local levels, including as a federal litigator. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Harvard College, Dustin was a Fulbright Scholar and the recipient of the prestigious Skadden Fellowship, through which he represented immigrant youth seeking protection in the U.S.
As a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Solicitor, Dustin litigated matters arising under various federal employment laws. As the lead attorney on cases stemming from the Immigration and Naturalization Act, Dustin recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages for workers, including H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B visa holders. Dustin also co-led litigation against the largest non-chain photo and video store in the U.S. in a significant employment discrimination matter that resulted in the payment of over $3 million in back wages and other monetary relief to more than 1,300 class members.
As Associate Counsel at the New York City Mayor’s Office, Dustin served as a key legal liaison between City Hall and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, a role in which he advised on a variety of matters that impact immigrant New Yorkers. Dustin also counseled the Mayor and his staff on a broad portfolio of legal and administrative matters, including oversight and investigation hearings, regulatory compliance, ethics, and information privacy.
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 14 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Scott Legal, P.C.
2 Park Avenue, Floor 20, New York, NY, 10016
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Dustin Michael Saldarriaga's Reviews
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Posted by Kashif | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Extremely Professional
I am beyond grateful to the entire team at Scott Legal, P.C., and especially to Dustin Saldarriaga, for their outstanding support and professionalism throughout my E2 visa process. Before working with them, I had been advised by several other lawyers that my case would not be possible. However, Sc...
Posted by Chinmay Patel | July 1, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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E2 visa
I had an excellent experience working with Dustin Saldarriaga for my E-2 visa application. From the very beginning to the final approval, they guided me through every step with professionalism, clarity, and dedication. The entire process was smooth thanks to their deep knowledge and attention to det...
Posted by Nick | June 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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E2 Visa Application
I had an outstanding experience working with Dustin and his entire team on my E2 visa application. From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, responsive, and thorough. Every question I had was answered promptly, and I always felt supported throughout the process. Their expertise and att...
Posted by Deep | January 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Dustin Saldarriaga
I am thrilled to leave this review for Dustin Saldarriaga, who played a pivotal role in helping me secure my E2 visa! Dustin's expertise, professionalism, and dedication were truly impressive throughout the entire process. His prompt responses to my queries, clear explanations of the requirements...
Posted by RL | December 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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2nd time tn visa
this my 2nd tn visa with Dustin, amazing and smooth. its the management consulting category most scrutinized. i had my first tn visa with him 2023-2024. and for this new company, he told me I can get 3 years instead of just 2. and I got it!! super happy
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Experience
Honors
2011
Skadden Fellowship, Skadden Foundation
2006
Fulbright Scholarship, Fulbright Association
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Associate, Scott Legal, PC
1900 - Present
Associate, Scott Legal, P.C.
2018 - 2020
Associate Counsel, New York City Mayor's Office
2013 - 2017
Trial Attorney, U.S. Department Of Labor, Office Of The Solicitor
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Community Legal Services & Counseling Center
Associations
2014 - 2016
American Bar AssociationFellow
Sample of Legal Cases
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs v. B&H Foto & Electronics Corp., 2016-OFC-00004 (U.S. DOL OALJ)
Settlement resulted in the payment of $3,220,000 in back wages and other monetary relief to more than 1,300 affected class members.
Perez v. A.C.E. Restaurant Group, Inc., et al, 1:15-cv-07149-JHR-AMD, (D.N.J.)
Perez v. Kevin Corriveau Painting, Inc., et al, 1:12-cv-00356-PB, (D.N.H.)
Settlement required employer to pay $500,000 in back pay, punitive and compensatory damages, and penalties.
Education
2011
Harvard Law School
JD
2006
Harvard University
AB
2006
Harvard College
Languages
English
Spanish