About Law Firm

Experienced Immigration Attorney in New York, Serving Clients Nationwide

The Law Office of Alena Shautsova, P.C. helps individuals and families navigate U.S. immigration law. Whether you need an EB-1 visa, a marriage-based green card, or a defense against deportation, we know how the law and the process work. We build a strategy around your goals and your family’s future.

Our clients are based in New York City and across the United States. We also serve Russian-speaking clients in their own language.

Immigration Services We Handle

• Green cards and adjustment of status: family-based, marriage-based and employment-based
• EB-1 and employment-based visas: extraordinary ability, outstanding researchers, multinational managers
• Fiancé(e) visas and immigrant visas
• U.S. citizenship and naturalization
• Deportation and removal defense: cancellation of removal, hardship waivers and immigration court representation
• Asylum
• U visas for victims of crime

Why Clients Choose Our NYC Immigration Law Firm

Alena Shautsova founded the firm in 2008. She has helped thousands of clients with green cards, citizenship, waivers, visas, asylum and removal proceedings. She takes on difficult cases, including ones other firms decline. She served on the New York State Bar Association Standing Committee on Immigration and was the only Russian-speaking immigration attorney on it.

A Trusted Voice in the Immigration Community

Since 2016, Alena has run a YouTube channel (@alenashautsova) and a Facebook page (@immigrationlawyerny) that together have more than 2.5 million followers. She is a frequent guest on NewsNation and RTVI News. She also goes live on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube to answer viewers’ immigration questions for free. She advocates for immigration reform and regularly takes part in advocacy campaigns with the American Lawyers Association.

Compassion, Respect and Professionalism

Every member of our team, from attorneys to assistants, treats clients with respect and care. Your situation is personal, and we handle it that way.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation

Call 917-885-2261 to reserve a confidential meeting with Alena Shautsova.