Valerie N. Belmont Guzman
About
Valerie N. Belmont Guzman joined Aparicio Immigration Law as an associate attorney in 2025. She primarily practices immigration law, with a focus on family-based immigration, removal and deportation defense, and humanitarian-based immigration. Prior to joining Aparicio Immigration Law, Ms. Belmont Guzman gained valuable experience working at several law firms across the United States, consistently achieving exceptional results for her clients.
Ms. Belmont Guzman has also volunteered at local non-profit organizations, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact in the immigrant community. Her passion for immigration law stems from a deep desire to assist individuals and families obtain safety and stability in the United States. Ms. Belmont Guzmán brings a unique perspective and cultural sensitivity to her work, enriching the services she provides to clients.
Practice Areas:
- Family-Based Immigration
- Consular Process and Adjustment of Status
- Waivers of Inadmissibility
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Humanitarian-Based Immigration
- Removal and Deportation Defense
Languages:
- Fluent in Spanish
Education:
- J.D., Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, 2014
- B.A. in Political Sciences, University of Puerto Rico, 2009
- Study Abroad Program, University of Seville, Spain, 2007
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2021
- State of Illinois, 2018
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2016
- Puerto Rico, 2015
Professional Associations & Membership:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Federal Bar Association