Ekaterina Mouratova

Representation Terminated Two Days Before USCIS Interview My husband and I retained attorney Ekaterina Mouratova after receiving notice of our USCIS asylum interview. Prior to that, on April 15, 2026, we paid $450 for a consultation that lasted approximately 15 minutes. During that consultation... we did not receive a meaningful case analysis, legal strategy, or interview preparation plan. After receiving our interview notice, Ms. Mouratova emphasized that it was urgent to submit a request to reschedule the interview. We were told that the request should be submitted by May 22, with May 25 being the latest possible deadline. Based on that advice, we paid $5,775 on May 21, 2026. The total fee quoted for representation was approximately $13,000. We explained that we could not pay the entire amount at once, and an arrangement was made for two payments of $5,775 each. Despite this agreement, we were repeatedly reminded that we had not paid the entire amount upfront. After receiving payment, communication became extremely difficult. Neither Ms. Mouratova nor anyone from her office called us. We repeatedly called and emailed seeking confirmation that the rescheduling request had been submitted. On May 31, 2026, we learned that the request had been submitted on May 26. We also learned that USCIS had responded on May 27, but that response was not forwarded to us until May 31. As a result, we were suddenly informed that we would need to travel to our interview with almost no time to prepare. No meaningful interview preparation was provided. We were not given clear guidance regarding documents, possible outcomes, or available options if the interview proceeded as scheduled. On the evening of June 1, 2026, approximately two days before our scheduled interview and the night before our departure, Ms. Mouratova informed us that she would no longer represent us. We were therefore forced to attend our USCIS asylum interview without counsel and without meaningful preparation despite having paid substantial legal fees. Approximately one week later, we received a partial refund of $2,775, while $3,000 was retained. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this attorney. This review reflects my personal experience as a client. Formal complaints regarding this matter have been submitted to the New York Attorney Grievance Committee and The Florida Bar.