Schimmel & Samus is a dedicated immigration law firm based in New York City, specializing exclusively in U.S. immigration matters. Founded by two sisters who immigrated from Russia, the firm brings over 29 years of focused experience and a deeply personal, compassionate approach to each case, treating clients like family while fiercely advocating for their rights and successful outcomes.
The firm’s unique value lies in its “Immigrants for Immigrants” philosophy, combining extensive legal knowledge with firsthand understanding of the immigrant experience. Both partners are highly educated and bring decades of specialized practice, including prior leadership roles in major immigration and judicial organizations. They offer personalized, strategic representation to individuals, families, and professionals navigating complex immigration processes, with the ability to appear in courts nationwide.
Services Offered
- Employment-Based Visas
- Extraordinary Ability Visas (for individuals with exceptional skills in arts, science, business, etc.)
- Investment Visas
- Student Visas
- Family Unification (Green cards for family members of residents or citizens)
- Citizenship (naturalization and rights/obligations guidance)
- Political Asylum (for persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group)
- Court Proceedings (representation in removal proceedings, Immigration Court, BIA, and Federal Courts)
- Appellate Work
- Immigration Detention Representation (compassionate advocacy for detained individuals)
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Other Humanitarian Reliefs
Schimmel & Samus serves clients across the United States from their convenient Manhattan office, with fluency in understanding diverse cultural backgrounds and legal needs. Their notable achievements include Magna Cum Laude graduations, leadership in international law societies, and decades of successful case resolutions.
