Carlos Díaz Jr. is a nationally respected immigration attorney and legal strategist with over 15 years of experience representing individuals, families, professionals, and multinational organizations across a wide range of U.S. immigration matters. A multilingual advocate with a multicultural background and a passion for justice, Carlos has built a reputation for exceptional preparation, deep knowledge of the law, and an unwavering commitment to his clients.

Born in Miami, Florida in 1984 to a Mexican father and Italian mother, Carlos grew up in a multilingual, bicultural home that shaped both his identity and his legal mission. Today, as Senior Partner at Díaz & Jonson Attorneys at Law, he leads one of Florida’s most respected immigration teams — providing intelligent, ethical, and personalized representation in high-stakes immigration matters nationwide.

Education and Advanced Legal Training

Carlos holds multiple advanced degrees and certifications from some of Florida’s most rigorous legal institutions:

• B.A. in International Relations, University of Florida

• J.D. (Juris Doctor), University of Florida Levin College of Law

• LL.M. in Immigration Policy and Global Mobility, St. Thomas University School of Law

• M.A. in Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Florida International University

• Executive Certificate in Human Rights Law, American University Washington College of Law

• Certified Mediator (Immigration & Family Law) – Florida Supreme Court-Approved Program

• Certificate in Advanced Consular Processing, AILA National Training Institute

Carlos continues to train extensively with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in federal court litigation, crimmigration, and executive action policy, keeping his practice responsive to the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration law.

Practice Areas – Comprehensive, Strategic, and Client-Centered

Carlos directs a full-spectrum immigration practice that serves both individual and institutional clients. His areas of concentration include:

1. Family-Based Immigration & Waivers

Carlos represents clients in all forms of family-based petitions and adjustments, including:

• Immediate Relative Petitions (Spouses, Parents, Children of U.S. Citizens)

• Marriage-Based Residency (including complex marriage fraud accusations)

• Adjustment of Status & Consular Processing

• I-601 and I-601A Waivers for unlawful presence, misrepresentation, and criminal grounds

• Reinstatement of prior immigrant visas

• Humanitarian reinstatement after petitioner’s death

• Follow-to-join and derivative beneficiary petitions for minors and spouses

He is particularly skilled at navigating complex waiver cases and guiding clients through the National Visa Center (NVC), foreign consulates, and U.S. embassies in Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

2. Humanitarian Immigration

Carlos has successfully represented clients seeking protection through:

• Asylum (affirmative and defensive)

• Convention Against Torture (CAT) claims

• Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

• VAWA Petitions (Violence Against Women Act)

• U Visa (for victims of crime)

• T Visa (for victims of human trafficking)

• Humanitarian Parole (urgent entry requests and medical care)

• SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status) for abused or neglected minors

His humanitarian cases often involve high emotional stakes, language barriers, and cross-border legal issues. He has built a strong record of approvals in cases involving persecution, domestic violence, organized crime, and political unrest.

3. Removal Defense & Federal Immigration Litigation

Carlos is a seasoned litigator who represents clients in:

• Immigration Court (EOIR) proceedings for removal/deportation defense

• Cancellation of Removal (for permanent and non-permanent residents)

• Bond hearings and custody redetermination

• Motions to reopen and motions to terminate

• Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)

• Petitions for review in the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal

• Mandamus and Habeas Corpus actions in federal court

• Stay of removal requests and prosecutorial discretion filings

He is particularly experienced in complex cases involving past removal orders, criminal convictions, or fraud allegations, where many lawyers decline to take the case. His courtroom presence is marked by detailed brief writing, clear legal theory, and confident oral advocacy.

4. Employment-Based & Investor Immigration

Carlos advises startups, corporations, entrepreneurs, and high-skilled professionals on:

• EB-2 National Interest Waivers (including STEM professionals and Ph.D. holders)

• EB-5 Investor Visas (Regional Center and Direct Investment)

• E-2 Treaty Investor and E-1 Treaty Trader Visas

• O-1 Visas (Extraordinary Ability) for artists, athletes, researchers, and entrepreneurs

• H-1B (Specialty Occupation Workers)

• L-1A / L-1B (Intracompany Transfers)

• PERM Labor Certification and I-140 immigrant petitions

• Employment Authorization and I-9 Compliance

Carlos routinely builds immigration strategies for global mobility, including pre-immigration tax planning, consular coordination, and international document authentication.

5. Citizenship & Naturalization

His services include:

• Naturalization applications (N-400), including disability waivers and language exemptions

• Form N-600 for certificates of citizenship

• Complex cases involving selective service issues, false claims to citizenship, or extended absences abroad

• Denaturalization defense

• Military-based and spousal-based expedited naturalization under Sections 319 and 328

6. Immigration & Criminal Law (Crimmigration)

Carlos advises clients and criminal defense attorneys on the immigration consequences of criminal charges, including:

• Post-conviction relief (PCR) for deportable offenses

• Detainer challenges (ICE holds)

• Rehabilitation-based motions to reopen

• Reentry after removal under criminal bars

• Special guidance for DUI, domestic violence, theft, and controlled substance cases

His clients have included noncitizens charged with serious offenses, many of whom were able to avoid removal through targeted waivers, adjusted pleas, or innovative legal defenses.

Representative Cases and Successes

• Secured asylum for a Honduran trans woman facing persecution, after an initial denial and expedited removal order.

• Won an EB-2 NIW petition for an Argentine climate data scientist without an employer sponsor.

• Obtained green card for a spouse in South America with a prior unlawful entry, through a complex I-601A waiver process.

• Successfully reversed a visa denial at the U.S. Embassy in Rome after finding consular procedural error.

• Defended a client in immigration court with four criminal convictions and secured cancellation of removal and permanent residency.

• Obtained parole entry for a child with severe epilepsy stranded abroad during COVID-19 restrictions.

Languages, Cultural Fluency, and Personal Life

Fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, Carlos works directly with clients in their native language — a rare advantage that builds trust and reduces risk of miscommunication in complex filings. His understanding of cultural norms and legal systems across Europe and Latin America makes him especially effective in cross-border immigration matters.

Outside of the office, Carlos is a lifelong martial artist, having competed in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu throughout college and beyond. He credits his athletic background with instilling the mental discipline, patience, and competitive mindset that benefit his legal career. He is also a mentor to first-generation law students and a frequent speaker at immigrant advocacy panels.

Professional Memberships and Licenses

• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

• AILA Global Migration Section – Active Contributor

• Federal Bar Member – U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

• Admitted to Practice – U.S. Immigration Court (EOIR), BIA, and Federal Appeals Courts

• Florida Bar – Immigration & International Law Sections

Today

Carlos Díaz Jr. is widely regarded as one of the most strategic and trusted immigration attorneys in Florida. He leads with clarity, precision, and cultural understanding — and represents each client with the full weight of legal expertise, global insight, and personal conviction.

Whether helping a family reunite, securing lawful status for a professional, or fighting a deportation order in court, Carlos delivers results grounded in law, driven by strategy, and guided by empathy.