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Sophia Solovyova
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Biography
Sophia Solovyova handles all aspects of Immigration Law, focusing on family- and employment-based petitions, deportation defense, and criminal immigration. Before setting up private practice, Ms. Solovyova worked at several leading immigration and civil rights firms.
An immigrant herself, Ms. Solovyova is actively involved in the community and has a strong ability to relate to her clients, easily overcoming any cultural or linguistic barriers. She enjoys the complexity of Immigration law and continuously stays on top of new developments in the field.
Ms. Solovyova holds a J.D. from the City University of New York School of Law, where she received a number of awards, including the Revson Public Interest Fellowship, the Queens County Bar Association Scholarship, and the NYC Bar Association C. Bainbridge Smith Scholarship. She served as a member of the CUNY Law Review and participated in the CUNY Law School Moot Court. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Solovyova earned a PhD in Russian History at the City University of New York and taught History for several years.
Ms. Solovyova is admitted to the New York and New Jersey Bars and is a member of the New York City Bar Association and CUNY Law Resource Network. She is fluent in Russian and conversant in Spanish.
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Immigration
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
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75 Broad Street, 2120, New York, NY, 10004
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Posted by carlos | March 01, 2015 | Immigration
the best attorney
Becoming an American citizen has been my biggest aspiration and dream in life. I knew that In order for my dream to come into flourishint I was going to need an attorney that specialized in immigration law. So I did some research to see what attorney I will entrust with my immigration case t...
Posted by Catherine | May 18, 2014 | Immigration
Highly Recommended for Immigration Services
I have engaged Ms. Solovyova to assist me with the naturalization process. At all times I felt she was on top of my case. My questions were answered immediately, fully and accurately. Ms. Solovyova provided excellent guidance; prepared me for Naturalization interviews; explained Do’s and Don’ts and p...
Posted by Andrei | April 11, 2014 | Immigration
Great advice
I got some great legal advice. All my questions were answered properly. Any aspect that were not clear to me were easily clarified. The process went fairly smooth and my case was approved. I would recommend Sophia to anyone looking for good quality immigration legal advice at a fair price.
Sophia Solovyova's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Sophia for more than 2 years, as we worked together with a non-profit organization. Sophia is a highly knowledgeable attorney and passionate advocate for her clients. She also recently gave me some excellent advice for one of my cases that I had been struggling with. I am fortunate to know Sophia as a colleague and a friend, and I highly endorse her!"
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"Sophia is a highly knowledgeable and very well respected immigration attorney. Sophia is always makes time for her clients and counsels them through the toughest of circumstances. Her compassionate sense of mind puts Sophia above the rest."
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"I enthusiastically endorse Ms. Solovyova as an excellent immigration attorney. Having worked closely with Ms. Solovyova, I can attest to her meticulous and thorough preparation of each case, which comes from her dedication to the profession and her clients."
"I enthusiastically endorse Sophia Solovyova as an immigration attorney. Ms. Solovyova and I have worked on several cases together, during which she has exhibited a strong commitment for the welfare of her clients and the successful outcome of their cases. I am further impressed by Ms. Solovyova's ability to develop different strategies for a case. She is constantly thinking ahead. I believe her clients are truly fortunate to have her as their immigration attorney."
"I absolutely endorse this attorney for civil rights and immigration practice. Mrs. Solovyova is very knowledgeable and passionate about her legal practice in addition to being a great person."
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Law Office Of Sophia Solovyova
Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
ASYLUM FOR CHILD FROM EL SALVADOR
APPROVED
ASYLUM FOR A GAY MAN FROM UZBEKISTAN
GRANT BY IMMIGRATION JUDGE
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and Green Card obtained for a 19 year old from Dominican Republic
Case approved
ASYLUM FOR A GAY MAN FROM BELARUS
CASE APPROVED
Education
2011
City University of New York School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
City University of New York
PhD - Doctorate
Languages
Russian
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I return for a visit to the United States?
05 Sep 2017
Q&A
I-130 and I-130a Employment History
01 Sep 2017
Q&A
Will I have problems reentering the U.S?
01 Sep 2017