Alina Kaganovsky Law PLLC

03/03/2025

"Oh Ariana and Cynthia just changed history."

12/24/2021

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy 2022!

10/22/2021

It is an honor and a privilege to stand with my clients in immigration court at a critical time in their lives. Today, we once again secured protection and justice for our client with a grant of asylum. It takes bravery and resilience to leave one’s home country and pursue a life free from fear. Congratulations to our client who is so deserving of the opportunities that await!

09/22/2021

SIJ Case Approved!
Delighted to share the news with clients that their petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification was just granted!

Special Immigrant Juvenile or “SIJ” Classification
Minor children who are presently in the United States and who have been abused, abandoned or neglected by one or both parents may be eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile (“SIJ”) classification.
SIJ classification is usually a several step process. First, a court order must be obtained with a finding that includes that the minor (aged under 18 or 21 years old, depending on the State where the minor resides) was abused, abandoned or neglected by one or both parents and that it is not in the minor’s best interests to return to their country of nationality or last habitual residence with the parent(s).
After a state court issues the order, the next step is to petition USCIS for SIJ Classification. The request is filed using USCIS Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.
Once SIJ classification is granted by USCIS, the minor may qualify for lawful permanent residency (also known as getting a Green Card) by applying for Lawful Permanent Resident (“LPR”) status using USCIS Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Depending on the circumstances, adjustment of status might be filed at the same time as the SIJ petition. If an immigrant visa is immediately available, you may generally file your Form I-360 and Form I-485 at the same time. Immigrant visas for SIJs come from the employment-based fourth preference (EB-4) immigrant visa category for special immigrants. If an immigrant visa is not available, Form I-360 is filed on its own, but Form I-485 will need to wait to be filed later.

09/18/2021

Welcome to the United States of America!

We are so happy for our most recent clients whose marriage immigration case was approved!

This picture is posted with the client’s express written consent.

07/16/2021

We are proud to announce that Alina Kaganovsky successfully secured a grant of asylum representing her clients in Immigration Court. Most notably, on the day of the trial, the DHS attorney did not object to our evidence and did not oppose a grant of asylum. The hearing was over within 15 minutes without the need for the clients' testimony. Congratulations to another family on the path to U.S. citizenship!
To learn more about the case, please visit the link below.

Alina Kaganovsky successfully secured a grant of asylum outside the one year deadline representing a client who suffered from FGM

07/06/2021

I am pleased to announce that Busola Adebisi has accepted the offer for a position as a legal assistant at Alina Kaganovsky Law PLLC and I welcome her to the team!

Busola Adebisi
Legal Assistant
As a Legal Assistant at Alina Kaganovsky Law PLLC, Busola elevates the firm’s efficiency and enhances the attorney’s effectiveness by providing clerical services, communicating with clients, and developing case information.
A graduate from the University of Abuja of Nigeria, Busola earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 2011, majoring in banking and finance. Her education provided analytical and critical thinking skills and a foundation of business decision-making and organizational leadership that support her role as a legal assistant. Prior to formally accepting the position at AKLAW, Busola volunteered to assist members at her Church with their immigration matters. She was instrumental in preparing several cases for existing AKLAW clients so her transition into an official team member was natural and valuable.
Busola Adebisi was born and raised in Nigeria. She is fluent in Yoruba and English.

CONTACT
Busola Adebisi
Legal Assistant
Alina Kaganovsky Law PLLC
Direct: (212)774-7721, Ext 102
Email: [email protected]

04/21/2021

01/21/2021

update from

DHS directs USCIS, ICE and CBP to review and reset enforcement policies and set interim policies for civil enforcement while DHS develops their final priorities.

For 100 days, starting January 22, 2021, DHS will pause removals for certain noncitizens ordered deported to ensure we have a fair and effective immigration enforcement system focused on protecting national security, border security, and public safety.

01/21/2021

Our future is BRIGHT!

01/20/2021

True to his word, President Biden is sending the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, an immigration bill, to Congress on DAY 1.

11 million undocumented individuals in the U.S. could benefit from an earned roadmap to citizenship by applying for "TEMPORARY LEGAL STATUS"

12/26/2020

Season's Greetings from Alina Kaganovsky Law!