Schonfeld & Ushan

Schonfeld & Ushan is a Manhattan-based law firm dedicated to serving individuals seeking assistance with immigration issues. Our boutique firm was started over 30 years ago by former immigration judge Alexander Schonfeld. With more than 30 years of combined experience in immigration law, our attorneys provide a unique personal approach to each and every case. We are known for our responsiveness to each client's specific needs, dedication to finding the most successful legal approach to each case, and our sensitivity to cultural concerns and language barriers.

We specialize in various areas of immigration, including Family-Based Immigration, Employment-Based Nonimmigrant Visas, Student Visas, Asylum, Deportation/Removal, Naturalization, and Consular Processing. Our team of experienced attorneys is equipped to handle a wide range of legal issues related to immigration, from guiding families through the immigration process to defending non-citizens facing deportation.

In the area of Family-Based Immigration, we have extensive experience in guiding families through the immigration process, addressing legal issues pertaining to eligibility requirements for sponsors, admissibility of foreign relatives, waiting lists, and restrictions on the number of family-based immigrants allowed to immigrate to the United States each year. We handle most immediate relative petitions, including Spousal Petitions, Parent/Child and Sibling Petitions, Battered Spouse, Child, and Parent Petitions, and Consular Processing for Fiance Visas.

For Employment-Based Immigration, we have years of experience in obtaining nonimmigrant visas for foreign nationals to enable them to work legally in the United States. This includes professionals with specialized knowledge, individuals with extraordinary ability, traders and E-2 treaty investors, and visas for nonimmigrant unskilled workers in temporary or seasonal work.

In addition, we have been successful in obtaining student visas for our clients who wish to pursue full-time academic or vocational studies in the United States. Our firm also specializes in asylum cases of individuals who have been persecuted based on their race, religion, national origin, political opinion, or membership in a social group. We defend non-citizens who are facing deportation or removal and assist those interested in becoming naturalized citizens.

Throughout our years of practice, we have developed a reputation for our commitment to excellence and our ability to navigate complex legal issues with ease. If you are seeking immigration assistance, we invite you to explore our services further and discuss your specific needs with our experienced attorneys.