Ricardo Abend Van Dalen is a Senior Attorney at Erickson Immigration Group since January 2024, previously serving as an Associate Attorney at Vidal Law Firm, PC. Ricardo has extensive experience in immigration law, specializing in L-1 and EB-2 National Interest Waiver cases at prior firms including Colombo & Hurd and Erickson Immigration Group, where a high-volume caseload of nonimmigrant visas, primarily H-1B and TN, was managed. Additional roles included legal practice at USA Immigration Lawyers and academic roles at Temple University, where instruction in philosophy was provided. Ricardo's background includes legal internships focused on human rights and immigration, along with contributions to significant human rights reports. Academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from The University of Georgia.