Ms. Norka M. Schell

Norka M. Schell is a passionate advocate for her clients. Ms. Schell represents U.S. companies, foreign companies and individuals in protecting their legal rights - emigration and immigration, trades, commercial, dispute resolution, import and export - though both preventive measures and, when necessary, litigation. With an J.D. and L.L.M. in International Legal Studies, Ms. Schell speaks the language of global business and has a first- hand understanding of the issues facing her clients.

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights

International Law

Human Rights, Imports & Exports

• Credit Cards Accepted

Brazil

Since 1984

3rd Circuit

Since 2011

CEO

Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC

1997 - Current

Norka M. Schell is a practitioner in New York City, New York. Ms. Schell has been providing clients with efficient and compassionate representation in the areas of international business, employment and immigration law since 1997.

Golden Gate University School of Law

LL.M. (1998) | International Legal Studies

1997 - 1998

FACULDADE DO VALE RIO DOCE

J.D. (1984) | CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURES

Honorable Member

International Who's Who's Professional

2003

AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYER ASSOCIATION NEW YORK CHAPTER

Current

O DIREITO DO IMIGRANTE

BRAZILIAN PRESS NEWSPAPER

June 27, 2013

O Direito do Imigrante

Brazilian Press

June 6, 2013

Radio Interview with All Business, Media FM In Studio 2, With JD, http://www.allbusinessmediafm.com/studio2

All Business Media FM

Radio Interview with All Business, Media FM In Studio 2, http://www.allbusinessmediafm.com/studio2

March 2, 2018

Radio Interview with All Business, Media FM In Studio 2, http://www.allbusinessmediafm.com/studio2

March 2, 2018

WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE

STRATHOMORE'S WHO'S WHO WORLDWIDE

Q. I am a US citizen. I am married to a British citizen. We are relocating to the US. I have 4 grown children all US

September 13, 2019

A: The immigration family-based is complex.

Your first step should be retain a good immigration attorney.

Once you retained good immigration attorney, s/he will explain to you the immigration family process; request from you the supporting documents; prepare, file and monitor your petition; communicate with the agencies on your behalf; and prepare you and your spouse for the interview.

Q. is a divorce proceeding public information?

June 6, 2017

A: The short answer is yes. General marriage and divorce records are not confidential. However, the confidentiality laws surrounding marriage and divorce can differ from state to state. In some cases, records will be completely sealed due to extenuating circumstances, while others will remain open and available to the public.

Q. Obtained my permanent Residency through Marriage in 2013, and recently filed for naturalization, but getting a divorce

June 6, 2017

A: Many applicants for U.S. citizenship (naturalization) worry that if they got their green card through marriage, but later divorced, they will no longer qualify for citizenship. In most cases, such applicants have little or nothing to worry about.

The people who truly need to worry about the effect of a divorce are those trying to get early citizenship after three years as spouses of U.S. citizens. You have to remain married up until you actually get your citizenship, and you have to be living with your spouse three years before filing your citizenship application to qualify for early citizenship. Because you have been a permanent resident for five years, you’re not subject to the early citizenship rules.

As long as your marriage was the real thing—meaning that you honestly intended to establish a life together, as opposed to entering into a fake, or a sham marriage, meant to get you a green card—you should be okay. ... Read More