Asylum
Preparing the application, gathering evidence and representing clients at asylum interviews and hearings.
Immigration attorney · New York
Legal assistance with U.S. immigration matters: case assessment, document preparation and representation in immigration court.
Book a consultationSergej Kubiak is an attorney practicing U.S. immigration law. His work covers asylum, removal defense in immigration court, family immigration, appeals and naturalization.
Each case starts with a review of the facts and documents: first the applicable procedure and likely timeline are identified, then an action plan and an evidence checklist are prepared.
Representation is handled personally — consultations, form preparation and attendance at interviews and court hearings — within the scope permitted by U.S. law and the rules of the State of New York.
Core categories of cases handled by the office
Preparing the application, gathering evidence and representing clients at asylum interviews and hearings.
Defense in immigration court, bond requests and work on deportation proceedings.
Family reunification, petitions for spouses, children and parents, permanent residence.
Appeals of immigration court and USCIS decisions, appellate briefs and legal arguments.
Eligibility review, preparation of the N-400 application and support at the interview.
Adjustment and change of status, extensions of nonimmigrant status, work and student visas.
The process from the first inquiry to a decision in the case
You describe your situation through the form on the site or by phone to outline the main issue.
Documents, deadlines and facts are reviewed, and the applicable procedures are identified.
Strategy, scope of work, payment schedule and fees are agreed before document preparation begins.
Evidence is collected, forms are completed, facts and translations are reviewed.
Documents are filed with USCIS or the immigration court; deadlines and agency requests are monitored.
Attendance at interviews and court hearings, preparation of additional materials as the case proceeds.
Yes. Understanding your current status and its expiration date is the basis for choosing next steps. Documents and available options are reviewed during the consultation.
Timelines depend on the case category, USCIS and immigration court backlogs, and the completeness of the documents. Estimates are discussed individually after a case review.
In some cases yes — consultations and document preparation can be handled remotely. The applicable procedure depends on the case category and consular requirements.
Your passport, immigration documents and agency notices, and any court notices if available. If you have no documents, a chronology of events is enough to start.
A denial does not rule out a new filing or an appeal, but the outcome depends on the grounds of the prior denial. Such cases require a separate review of the record.
No. Decisions are made by USCIS or the immigration court. The attorney's role is document preparation, the legal position and representation of the client's interests.
Describe your situation — we will contact you to arrange a consultation time