I help clients step-by-step through the marriage-based green card process, the family-based green card process, removing conditions on residence for the permanent card, and U.S. citizenship/naturalization.I help clients step-by-step through the marriage-based green card process, the family-based green card process, removing conditions on residence for the permanent card, and U.S. citizenship/naturalization.
Marriage & Family-Based Immigration Attorney with 19 Years of Experience! Providing Professional Legal Services For My Clients In Obtaining Green Cards Adjusting in the USA & Abroad Through Consular Processing. Properly Preparing Petitions To Remove Conditions on Residence For The Permanent Resident Card (10-Year Green Card). Helping Clients With Naturalization For U.S. Citizenship Applications.
PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY
Shawn Malachovsky is the founder and principal attorney at Malachovsky Law Offices P.C helping immigrants achieve their goals for over 19 years. Shawn also works as a part-time Legal Services Attorney with the New York City Council helping individuals in our community resolve legal issues.
Shawn is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and Community Legal Resource Network (CLRN).
Shawn earned a Juris Doctorate Degree from the City University of New York School of Law. Shawn is admitted to practice law by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, in and for the Second Judicial Department since 2002.
Shawn came to the United States with his family when he was a child and has gone through the immigration and naturalization process himself. That is why he knows the importance of good legal immigration representation. Shawn is fluent in the Hebrew language.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Malachovsky Law Offices P.C. is an immigration and general practice law firm based in New York. We represent clients for family and business-based immigration cases. We provide immigration legal services nationwide and worldwide through consular processing.
For our New York clients, we also provide representation in business deals including all types of agreements and contracts, buying or selling a business, forming a corporation, LLC or partnership, real estate leases, legal name changes, and customized Will sets.
OUR MISSION
We are committed to having lasting relationships with our clientele, based on trust and effective legal services. Responsibilities to our clients and the law are our highest priority and we pledge quality work consistent with professional standards of confidentiality, competence, diligence, promptness, and integrity.
Practice areas
Family & business based immigration, green cards adjusting in the USA and overseas through consular processing, fiance visa's, other visas, remove conditions on residence (including after divorce or widows), US Citizenship/Naturalization
20 years
We help individual & business clients in: forming entities including corporations and LLC's; For Business Start-Ups to well established companies we Draft partnership agreements, share holder agreements, operating agreements, employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase and sale agreements and a variety of other contracts; Closings on the purchase/sale of a Business; Real Estate leases; Wills & Estate Planning; Name Changes.
20 years
Languages spoken
Hebrew, Spanish
Malachovsky Law Offices P.C.
30th Wall Street
8th Floor
New York, NY, 10005
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2002 | 03/03/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Community Leader Honoree | UJA-Federation | 2015 |
Clients Choice Award | Avvo | 2014 |
New York Metro Rising Star Attorney | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community | U.S. Congressional Recognition | 2013 |
Honoree for Service to the Community | CIC of Staten Island NY | 2013 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
New York Metro Rising Star Attorney | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal Attorney | Malachovsky Law Offices P.C. | 2004 - Present |
Of Counsel | Law office of Nicholas Scunziano | 2003 - 2004 |
Legal Mediator | Main Street Legal Services Inc. | 2000 - 2001 |
Legal Mediator | Queens County Civil Court | 2000 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Community Legal Resource Network | Member | 2005 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) | Five Things You Need to Know About USCIS Delays | 2019 |
www.statusimmigration.com | Repeal of DOMA - Green Card based on Same Sex Marriage | 2014 |
www.statusimmigration.com | What happens at the green card interview and how to prepare | 2011 |
www.statusimmigration.com | What happens at the Stokes interview | 2011 |
www.statusimmgration.com | How to get a green card through marriage | 2011 |
www.statusimmigration.com | Remove Conditions on the 2 year green card | 2011 |
www.statusimmigration.com | How to remove conditions after divorce - the good faith waiver | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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City University of New York School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
State University of New York at Buffalo | Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Staten Island Advance Editorial Board | Candidate Qualifications for Judge of the Civil Court | 2019 |
CIC 10 Year Anniversary Dinner | Honeree for Outstanding Service to the Community | 2013 |
Ask the lawyer | Immigration | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Request for Evidence in Remove Conditions on Residence Case in Middle of Divorce | Approval - Removal of Conditions on Residence |
Good Faith Marriage Waiver Removing Conditions After Divorce | Approval! Removal of conditional basis on permanent residence 10 Year Green Card! |
Naturalization - US Citizenship | Client was Sworn in as Naturalized U.S. Citizen |
Marriage Base Green Card | Green Card Approval for Marriage based case |
Remove Conditional Status On Permanent Residence | Client received the 10 year green card. |
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Elliot Rahimi, Immigration Attorney on Jan 16, 2019
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Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Elliot Rahimi, Immigration Attorney on Jan 16, 2019
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Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Douglas Borthwick, General practice Attorney on Nov 3, 2014
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Sean Cleary, General practice Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
John O'Brien, General practice Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.
Ligia Parmenter, Immigration Attorney on Mar 19, 2014
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Shachar S. Malachovsky is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.
Benjamin Kuipers, General practice Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
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I endorse Mr. Malachovsky as an attorney. His Avvo responses are concise yet informative and shows a depth of his understanding of the law. His reputation proceeds him into the legal community!
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Christopher Leroi, General practice Attorney on Aug 14, 2013
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Excellent attorney. Mr. Malachovsky continues to provide valuable advice on Avvo each time that he responds to a question. Although I have been licensed and practicing for 24 years, including time spent as a judge and magistrate, I continually learn from his answers about different aspects of the law. I would recommend him to everyone.
Suzan deSeguin-Hons, Immigration Attorney on Jul 9, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Shachar Malachovsky has helped many clients through difficult cases with immigration and done so compassionately.
James Garrett, Immigration Attorney on May 13, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. His insightful contributions to Avvo show his thorough knowledge of immigration law.
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Todd Kotler, Immigration Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
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Bryce Fetter, Immigration Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
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Edwin Drantivy, Immigration Attorney on Apr 23, 2013
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Excellent attorney. Wealth of knowledge.
Kevin Coluccio, General practice Attorney on Apr 22, 2013
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Radha Rothrock, Immigration Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Malachovsky has consistently answered questions on Avvo showcasing his knowledge in immigration law.
Kevin Monsour, Unknown Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Malachovsky is an excellent contributor to the AVVO community, where he displays the knowledge and excellence that he applies to his legal practice.
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