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Ms. Norka M. Schell
Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC
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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.
Practice Areas
- 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
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Brazil
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- 3rd Circuit
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Portuguese: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
- CEO
- Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC
- - 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.
Education
- Golden Gate University School of Law
- LL.M. (1998) | International Legal Studies
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- FACULDADE DO VALE RIO DOCE
- J.D. (1984) | CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURES
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Awards
- Honorable Member
- International Who's Who's Professional
Professional Associations
- AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYER ASSOCIATION NEW YORK CHAPTER
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- O DIREITO DO IMIGRANTE
- BRAZILIAN PRESS NEWSPAPER
- O Direito do Imigrante
- Brazilian Press
Speaking Engagements
- 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
- Radio Interview with All Business, Media FM In Studio 2, http://www.allbusinessmediafm.com/studio2
Certifications
- WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE
- STRATHOMORE'S WHO'S WHO WORLDWIDE
Legal Answers
4 Questions Answered
- 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
- 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?
- 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
- 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 ... Read More
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