Victory for Brazilian Asylum Seeker: ICE Releases Mr. Santos After Legal Battle
Two months ago, our office received an urgent call. A Brazilian man needed help—his brother-in-law, Mr. Santos, had applied for asylum in the United States but ended up in ICE detention. Desperate and out of options, he contacted our Marketing Manager, Matheus Areas, hoping to find real support.
Matheus understood the urgency and responded immediately. That same day, the family drove from Pittsburgh to Cleveland to meet with our legal team. When they arrived, they were welcomed by Attorney Margaret Wong, Attorney Nour Chammas, Brazilian Attorney Beatriz Gama, and Matheus Areas.
What they shared next was both heartbreaking and infuriating. The family had unknowingly hired fake immigration attorneys, losing over $12,000 and months of valuable time. Traumatized and confused, they no longer knew who to trust.
However, after a detailed consultation and learning about our firm’s long-standing reputation in immigration law, they found new hope. They made the brave choice to trust us with Mr. Santos’ asylum case, even in the face of overwhelming uncertainty.
Our legal team didn’t waste a moment. Despite the looming risk of deportation, they jumped into action and worked late into the night. Their goal was clear: fight for Mr. Santos’ release and stop his removal.
🎉 Today, July 1st, justice won.
ICE released Mr. Santos, giving him a second chance to pursue asylum—a path to safety, stability, and a better future.
This outcome is more than a legal success. It’s a human victory. It’s about restoring trust, protecting rights, and standing with people during their hardest times.
We’re incredibly proud of the entire team for their quick thinking, compassion, and professionalism.
👏 Huge congratulations to Attorneys Margaret Wong and Nour Chammas!
To Beatriz Gama, and Matheus Areas. Your work didn’t just win a case—it
restored a family and changed a life.
And to Mr. Santos: your strength reminds us that even when something feels like the end, it can become a new beginning!
