She went from being an illegal immigrant to becoming a celebrity immigration lawyer

Summary Larissa Salvador, a former illegal immigrant, has become one of the most respected immigration lawyers in the US, serving celebrities such as Whindersson Nunes and Anavitória and helping Brazilians regularize their status in the country.

At the age of 11, Larissa Salvador left Complexo do Alemão, in Rio de Janeiro, and moved with her family to the United States. Without any guidance on immigration, they lost their legal status and lived illegally for 10 years, facing fear and uncertainty.

But with a clear vision and big dreams, Larissa overcame the challenges and transformed her career. From an undocumented immigrant, she became one of the most respected immigration lawyers in the United States, where she has been running the Salvador Law firm in Boca Raton, Florida, for the past five years.

"At the age of 16, I made a life-changing decision: I wanted to become an immigration lawyer to prevent other families from going through the hardships I had," says Larissa, who founded Salvador Law with the purpose of helping Brazilians who, like her family, are seeking a new chance in the United States. "Our job is to ensure that these immigrants can live legally and safely, without the risk of deportation," she says.

At 35 years old and having lived abroad for over 24 years, Larissa has built up a solid portfolio, working with big names such as Whindersson Nunes, Dinho Ouro Preto, Sorriso Maroto and Anavitória. Her company specializes in helping artists and public figures obtain suitable visas to work, live or carry out projects in the country.

Based on her own story, Larissa has formed a specialized team focused on providing Brazilian immigrants with a path to a legal life in the country. Salvador Law offers a full range of services, from guidance on obtaining work, study and tourist visas, to regularization of status for immigrants in an irregular situation.

The firm also stands out in the defense of immigrants at risk of deportation, with an approach focused on protecting the rights of its clients. In addition, it specializes in asylum applications, offering support to those seeking protection due to persecution in their countries of origin.

The entrepreneur's work has been recognized with important awards, such as Top 40 Under 40 by the National Black Lawyers Association and the title of Female Personality of the Year by the International Business Institute.

"For me, the greatest reward is seeing how we were able to transform the lives of so many people and families. Many Brazilians do not know how the immigration process works, and our job is to help simplify this and show the solutions that made a difference in my own story," says the CEO of Salvador Law.

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