Nadia Roife

Nadezda Roife is a highly respected immigration attorney with over 18 years of experience in private practice. As the founder of Roife Law Group, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. With a deep understanding of the challenges immigrants face, Nadezda has become a trusted advocate for clients seeking to achieve legal security, reunite with loved ones, and build brighter futures in the United States.

Born in Russia, Nadezda's journey is truly international. She was raised in Israel and completed her high school education in Canada before earning a Bachelor of Arts with honors from McGill University in Montreal. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 2008. Her diverse cultural background has shaped her empathetic approach to immigration law, giving her a personal understanding of the unique struggles faced by immigrants.

Nadezda’s professional accomplishments are vast. She has served as the local ICE liaison for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) for over a decade and continues to collaborate closely with ICE officials and chief counsel both locally in the Twin Cities and nationwide. This position has provided her with unparalleled insight into how government policies and philosophies shape immigration outcomes in real-world scenarios.

In addition to her legal expertise, Nadezda is a recognized thought leader in immigration law. She has been featured in the Star Tribune, partnered with WCCO for public commentary on immigration issues, and has delivered presentations at numerous AILA and federal conferences across the country. Her ability to articulate the complexities of immigration law makes her a sought-after speaker and trusted resource in the legal community.

At Roife Law Group, Nadezda leads a multilingual team fluent in Russian, French, Hebrew, Arabic, and Spanish, ensuring that clients receive personalized and accessible service. The firm specializes in family-based immigration, deportation defense, asylum applications, business visas, citizenship, and more. Nadezda is deeply committed to creating tailored legal strategies that account for each client’s unique circumstances, providing guidance at every step of the process.

When she’s not advocating for her clients, Nadezda remains active in legal education and public policy discussions, using her platform to champion the rights of immigrants and shed light on the human impact of immigration policies.