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Marilyn Francine Ushan
About Marilyn
Biography
Marilyn F. Ushan has been practicing immigration law since 1995. She handles all aspects of immigration law with an emphasis on removal and family-based cases.
Currently, she is a member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She has also been a member of the District Director Liaison Committee of USCIS and the NY AILA Chapter of the Juvenile Committee representing unrepresented minors in deportation proceedings.
Marilyn has worked tirelessly to lobby Congress for immigration reform. She has also served as an AILA “Ask the Expert” panelist. Mayor Bloomberg honored Marilyn for her pro bono work representing victims of persecution seeking asylum in the United States. She is also a frequent lecturer on removal and family-based immigration issues.
Marilyn is a graduate of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. She is admitted to the bar in New York.
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Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
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Location
Schonfeld & Ushan
299 Broadway Ste 1501, New York, NY, 10007-1990
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Marilyn Francine Ushan's Reviews
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Posted by Thomas | October 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Somebody
First time I met Marilyn , I felt the connection, comfortable and amazed, I knew she was the one to solve my immigration issues .. thank God for paving the way to know her , to know an agelic like her
Posted by Jon & Anderson | June 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Quick thinking and results oriented
We were overwhelmed by our complicated situation. Marilyn quickly understood our case and by the end of the first consultation mapped out a course to attain citizenship. This past April, Anderson received permanent green card and plans to became a citizen by years end. This would not be possible with...
Posted by Elizabeth | February 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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the lawyer who would give up everything she has to fight for your case.
I came to the office of Schonfeld and Ushan after my adjustment of status case was denied in Maryland and i was place in deportation proceedings,Marylyn assured me we could do a change do a change of venue to New York. i was quite anxious but she always made me feel comfortable and assured. When we w...
Posted by Danso | October 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Attorney's review
I hired her when in need of immigration issues. The rest was history. Thank u very much Marilyn, Ken n Nat. Great team.
Marilyn Francine Ushan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I began working for Marilyn while I was a law student. It was refreshing to learn the practice of law alongside a seasoned legal professional who really cares about the immigrant community. Marilyn taught me preparation and imagining all possibilities will lead to success."
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Experience
Honors
2016
20 Year Serving the Community, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Pro Bono Work, Immigration Defense Project
2010
Achievement Award for Pro Bono work, Mayor Bloomberg NYC
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Partner, Schonfeld & Ushan
Associations
2016 - Present
Federal Bar Association, Immigration Law Section Planning CommitteeCo-chair
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter)Member
2015 - 2016
Federal Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionChair
2008 - 2018
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationNew York District Liaison Committee member
Education
1993
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
State University of New York at Buffalo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Immigration/Family Based Immigration
2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Immigration/Family Based Immigration
2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Immigration/Family Based Immigration
2015
Cardozo Law School
Practicing Immigration Law
2014
Deans Speaker Series
Practicing Immigration Law
2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
Languages
English