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Her clients say that Alena Shautsova is one of the best Immigration attorneys in the USA.
New York Immigration Lawyer • U.S. Legal Practice Since 2008
Searching for the Best Immigration Lawyer
for Your Case?
When your immigration case is complicated,
your strategy matters.
Choosing an immigration attorney is a decision about your family,
your work, your security and your future. You deserve a lawyer
who examines your history carefully, explains the available
options and prepares the evidence your case requires.
Alena Shautsova, principal attorney at the
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, P.C., helps
individuals, families, professionals and businesses navigate
U.S. immigration matters. Her practice includes green cards,
employment visas, asylum, deportation defense, citizenship,
immigration waivers and appeals.
New York City • Amityville • Long Island
Representation in U.S. immigration matters nationwide.
Consultations in English and Russian.
Starting Fresh? Facing a Denial? Need a Second Opinion?
Immigration problems can develop because of incomplete applications,
missing evidence, changes in the law or changes in a person’s
circumstances. An unfavorable decision deserves a careful review
of the record, the legal issues and any available next steps.
Our office helps clients evaluate both new filings and
complicated cases that need a different approach.
Explore Our Immigration Services
Choosing Your Lawyer
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Family Immigration
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Employment Visas
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Green Cards
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Asylum
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Deportation Defense
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Citizenship
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Waivers and Appeals
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FAQs
Experience • Preparation • Communication
What Makes an Immigration Lawyer
the Right Choice for You?
People searching for the best immigration lawyer in
New York or the best immigration lawyer in
the USA often want the same things: relevant experience,
honest answers, careful preparation and a lawyer who takes
their circumstances seriously.
No single ranking identifies the right attorney for every case.
Evaluate the lawyer’s background, experience with your type of
matter, approach to evidence and ability to explain the risks
and available options.
Experience That Informs Your Strategy
Alena Shautsova has practiced law in the United States since
2008. Her immigration work includes applications, interviews,
contested proceedings and appeals. That range of experience
helps the office evaluate a case beyond the forms required
for the next filing.
Attention to Changes in Immigration Law
Immigration rules, policies and procedures change.
Continuing legal education, research and review of current
developments are part of preparing a case and assessing
whether an earlier strategy remains appropriate.
Practical Guidance You Can Use
A consultation addresses the relevant criteria, documents,
potential obstacles and realistic timing considerations.
The goal is to help you understand what the next stage
requires and what information the office needs to evaluate
your options.
Immigration Legal Services for Individuals, Families and Businesses
Our New York immigration law office assists with the following
U.S. immigration matters, including cases involving prior
filings, denials, interviews, court proceedings and
complicated eligibility questions.
Reuniting Families
Family-Based Immigration and
Marriage Green Cards
Family immigration requires more than proof of a relationship.
Prior entries, immigration history, earlier petitions and the
supporting evidence can affect the available process.
Our office helps families prepare filings and address issues
that arise before or during government review.
Family Immigration Services
- Marriage-based adjustment of status.
- Fiancé petitions and related immigration planning.
- Immediate relative and conditional resident immigrant visa matters, including IR and CR visas.
- I-751 petitions to remove conditions on permanent residence.
- VAWA self-petitions and related immigration relief.
- USCIS interview preparation and representation.
- Stokes interviews and difficult marriage cases.
- Requests for evidence and other case-specific government concerns.
Professionals • Employers • Businesses
Employment Visas and
Employment-Based Immigration
The appropriate employment immigration category depends on
the worker’s credentials, the proposed duties, the employer
or business and the long-term objective.
Our office evaluates temporary work options and immigrant
petitions as part of a coordinated strategy.
Employment-Based Immigrant Categories
EB-1, EB-2 National Interest Waiver, EB-2 PERM,
EB-3 and EB-4 immigrant visa matters, together with
adjustment of status based on employment petitions.
Eligibility and the required process vary by category.
Temporary Work and Business Visas
O-1, P-1, H-1B, H-2B, E-2 and other qualifying E visa
matters, as well as TN classification for eligible
Canadian and Mexican professionals.
Green Card Applications and
Adjustment of Status
We assist with family-based and employment-based green card
matters, adjustment of status and the issues that can complicate
an application for lawful permanent residence.
A careful review addresses both the basis for the petition
and the person’s eligibility to complete the immigration
process. Prior filings, entries, departures, status issues,
interviews and government notices may all matter.
Already filed—or already denied?
Bring the complete application, supporting evidence,
notices and decision to your consultation. Understanding
what the government reviewed is essential when evaluating
a response or a different path forward.
Protection and Humanitarian Relief
Asylum, Withholding of Removal and
Humanitarian Immigration
Protection cases require detailed attention to the applicant’s
history, the applicable legal standard and the supporting
evidence. Our office provides representation for people
seeking protection and other humanitarian immigration relief.
- Affirmative asylum applications.
- Defensive asylum in immigration court.
- Withholding of removal.
- Protection under the Convention Against Torture, or CAT.
- U visa matters for qualifying victims of crimes.
- T visa matters for qualifying victims of human trafficking.
Preparation may involve declarations, supporting records,
country evidence, expert materials and witness preparation,
depending on the case.
Immigration Court and Removal Proceedings
Deportation Defense and
Complicated Court Cases
Facing removal proceedings requires prompt attention to
hearings, filing deadlines and potential defenses.
Our office evaluates the available relief and prepares
cases for immigration court.
Removal Defense Services
- Cancellation of removal for lawful permanent residents.
- Cancellation of removal for non-permanent residents.
- VAWA cancellation of removal.
- Defensive asylum.
- Adjustment of status in appropriate proceedings.
- Immigration waivers.
- Withholding of removal and CAT protection.
- Motions to reopen and other appropriate post-decision options.
The available defense depends on individual eligibility,
immigration history, the procedural posture and the evidence.
An earlier denial or removal order requires a separate
assessment of possible next steps.
U.S. Citizenship and
Naturalization
Naturalization can raise questions about immigration history,
travel, prior filings, criminal records, taxes and good moral
character. Reviewing potential issues before filing can help
identify matters that need additional preparation.
- N-400 naturalization applications.
- Citizenship interview preparation and representation.
- Review of N-400 denials.
- N-336 requests for a hearing following a naturalization denial.
- N-648 disability-exception matters involving the English and/or civics requirements.
- Good moral character issues and other complicated naturalization questions.
Our role is to assess the requirements, help prepare the
supporting record and address the legal issues.
The government makes the final eligibility decision.
Immigration Waivers,
Appeals and Second Opinions
A visa or green card denial can involve several different
legal issues. The appropriate response may be a waiver,
a motion, an appeal, a new application or another procedure.
The decision and the full record must be reviewed before
selecting the next step.
Waiver and Permission-to-Reapply Matters
I-601 waivers, I-601A provisional unlawful presence waivers
and I-212 applications for permission to reapply for
admission after deportation or removal, where available.
These filings address different legal problems and are
not interchangeable.
Appeals, Motions and Federal Court Review
Board of Immigration Appeals matters, Administrative Appeals
Office matters and federal court proceedings, as appropriate.
We also review options following USCIS decisions,
immigration court decisions and matters involving
ICE enforcement.
Not every decision has the same appeal route.
Filing deadlines, jurisdiction and the available remedy
depend on the type of decision and the facts.
Clear Advice Starts with Understanding Your Case.
We understand that timing matters. Our office offers online
consultation appointments so clients can discuss immigration
questions without unnecessary travel.
Appointment availability can be confirmed with the office.
During a consultation, the discussion can address:
- Your goals and complete immigration history.
- Potential categories, defenses or remedies.
- Eligibility criteria and important uncertainties.
- Documents and evidence needed for further evaluation.
- Timing considerations and the proposed next steps.
Immigration Education in
English and Russian
Alena Shautsova shares immigration information through
educational videos, articles, Facebook and YouTube discussions,
and immigration law updates. Topics include green cards,
citizenship, asylum, removal defense, waivers and changes
affecting people planning their next immigration step.
Visit our official website for current educational resources
and links to our social channels. You can also ask the office
how to receive available monthly immigration updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Finding the Right
Immigration Attorney
How Do I Choose the Best Immigration Lawyer for My Case?
Look for relevant experience, verified licensing, clear
communication and a careful review of your circumstances.
Ask how the attorney approaches evidence, identifies risks
and explains the available options. The right fit depends
on the type and complexity of your case.
Does Alena Shautsova Handle Complicated Immigration Cases?
Yes. Her practice includes prior denials, removal proceedings,
waiver matters, difficult interviews, appeals and cases
requiring review of earlier applications or immigration
history. A consultation helps determine the potential
scope of representation.
Can I Get a Second Opinion After a Denial?
Yes. Bring the decision, the complete filing, supporting
evidence and related government notices. The office can
evaluate whether an appeal, motion, waiver, new filing
or another option may be available.
Contact the office promptly when a deadline may apply.
Do You Represent Clients Outside New York?
Yes. The firm assists clients with U.S. immigration matters
nationwide and offers remote consultations. Representation
in a particular court or proceeding depends on the
applicable admission and procedural requirements.
Do You Help Both Families and Businesses?
Yes. Services include family petitions, marriage green cards,
employment-based immigration, temporary work visas,
citizenship, humanitarian relief, deportation defense,
waivers and appeals.
Can I Have a Consultation in Russian?
Yes. Alena Shautsova provides immigration consultations
in English and Russian.
What Should I Prepare for My Consultation?
Gather your passport, immigration notices, applications,
approval or denial decisions, court documents and a
timeline of important events. Include documents related
to your family, employment or proposed immigration
category, as appropriate.
How Do I Schedule an Immigration Consultation?
Call
(917) 885-2261
or use our
consultation request page
.
The office will confirm appointment availability and
applicable consultation fees.
Take the Next Step
Your Immigration Future Deserves Careful Legal Attention.
Whether you are starting a new application, preparing for
an interview, facing removal or reviewing a difficult
decision, begin with an informed assessment of your options.
Schedule a Confidential Consultation
Law Office of Alena Shautsova, P.C.
159 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701
New York City • Long Island • U.S. Immigration Matters Nationwide
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This page provides general information and does not create
an attorney-client relationship. The availability of any
immigration benefit, defense or remedy depends on individual
eligibility and the facts. Prior results do not guarantee
a similar outcome. Consultations are by appointment.
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