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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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Acquired: 2012
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2 Park Avenue, Floor 20, New York, NY, 10016
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Posted by Manan | March 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Trusted Legal Partner for Our E-2 Visa Success
We had a great experience working with Dustin Saldarriaga at Scott Legal PC for our E-2 visa process. Dustin was professional, dependable, and extremely responsive throughout the entire journey. He took the time to guide us step by step, making sure every document and detail in our application was...
Posted by Chinmay Patel | July 01, 2025 | Immigration
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 Deep | January 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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 Sey | July 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
E2 Visa
Dustin helped me to get my E2 visa even though my case was not easy because my visa applications were denied for several times recently. He is sincere, thorough, responsive and very detail oriented. He and his team analyzed my previous applications and proposed the right solution very actively. I'...
Posted by Martina | July 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing experience with my E2 visa
I am beyond grateful for the exceptional service provided by Dustin at Scott Legal. He played a pivotal role in the successful approval of my E2 visa, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. From our first consultation, Dustin's expertise and professionalism were evident. He took the time to t...
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2011
Skadden Fellowship, Skadden Foundation
2006
Fulbright Scholarship, Fulbright Association
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
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
2014 - 2016
American Bar AssociationFellow
Settlement resulted in the payment of $3,220,000 in back wages and other monetary relief to more than 1,300 affected class members.
Settlement required employer to pay $500,000 in back pay, punitive and compensatory damages, and penalties.
2011
JD
2006
AB
2006
English
Spanish