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Family Immigration
Keep loved ones together. Support for petitions and visas to reunite and strengthen families.
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Asylum
Protection when you need it most. Guidance for those seeking safety and justice in the U.S.
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Deportation Defense
Fight for your future. Raisa’s experience as a former judge helps build strong defenses against removal.
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Citizenship & Naturalization
Fight for your future. Raisa’s experience as a former judge helps build strong defenses against removal.
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Employment Immigration
Opportunities without borders. Strategies for work visas and green cards tailored to your career path.
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VAWA, U & T Visas
Safety and justice. Compassionate representation for survivors of violence, trafficking, or crime.
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Immigration Fraud Defense
Protect your rights. Trusted advocacy if you’re facing allegations of immigration fraud.
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Waivers
A second chance. Solutions to overcome past immigration barriers and move forward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Next Steps
You can book by submitting the contact form in this page. You can also call our office directly at (718) 275 1234.
Yes, virtual consultations are possible. When booking your consultation you will be able to choose what’s best for you.
Yes. If family members are relevant to your case (e.g. spouse, children), it’s helpful to have them join, bring their documents, so we can fully understand your situation and all relationships.
Cohen Immigration Law Group’s office understands schedules can change. You’ll need to contact the office as soon as possible.
Yes. Attorney Cohen often works with clients regardless of physical location, using remote consults and filings where permitted. For some cases (especially in immigration court or USCIS jurisdiction), local presence may be needed, but many elements can be handled from afar.
Bring all immigration documents you have: passports or IDs, notices from DHS or immigration court, previous decisions or denials, any criminal or police records, proof of family relationship documents, and any written evidence you believe helps your situation (e.g. news, country conditions, etc.). Having what you already have makes the consultation much more productive.
Who We Are
In your first meeting, Attorney Cohen listens to your story, reviews any documents you have, asks questions about your immigration history, and outlines what legal status or relief may be possible. You’ll also get an estimate of the process ahead, what steps, timing, and evidence will be needed.
It depends heavily on your case type. Family-based cases, asylum, removal defense, etc., all have different timelines. Immigration courts and USCIS have backlogs. Attorney Cohen gives realistic estimates once she understands your case. Some cases take months; more complex ones can take years, especially in removal or appeals.
Common documents include: your passport or identification, immigration history (visas, notices, previous denials), proof of family relationships (marriage, birth certificates), any criminal or police records (if any), country documents showing conditions in origin country, and whatever you already have relevant to your status or claim.
Yes, usually hearings before immigration court require personal appearance. Attorney Cohen will let you know which hearings are required in your case, and prepare you for them. Some parts (like interviews with USCIS) may be in person and occasionally remote, depending on jurisdiction or special circumstances.
In certain situations, faster relief is possible (e.g., expedited processing, emergency motions, parole requests, etc.). Attorney Cohen will assess your urgency and see whether your case qualifies for any fast-track measures. But many parts of immigration are controlled by government processing times, which she cannot change, only work within.
Attorney Cohen stays up to date with law changes (having served as a judge, prosecutor, and in legal practice). If statutes, regulations, or policy change during your case, she will evaluate how that might affect your rights or strategy and adjust accordingly. She always keeps clients informed of risks and adaptations.
About Consultation
Attorney Cohen reviews the details of your situation, your country conditions, your personal story, and risks you face if you return, to see if you meet the legal standard for asylum. Every case is unique, but she helps you understand whether you have a strong claim.
Yes. Raisa has extensive experience in removal/deportation defense. Even after a Notice to Appear (NTA), there are often legal options, appeals, motions to reopen, waiver applications, depending on your circumstances. She will evaluate your case carefully to determine what defenses may be available.
Prior denial does not necessarily rule you out. Raisa can review the reasons your application was denied, explore legal options such as motions to reopen or reconsider, and build a stronger case with missing evidence or arguments. Often, new or overlooked facts can make a difference.
Yes. One of Raisa’s core practice areas is family-based immigration, including petitions for spouses, children, and immediate relatives. She helps with preparing documentation, navigating USCIS, and consular processing when needed.
Yes, the firm handles employment-based immigration among its services. If your case involves business, professional work visas, or employer sponsorship, Raisa and her team can advise on eligibility and requirements. For student visas, it depends on the situation, but she can guide you on what options might be available.
The truth is… maybe. Having a criminal record complicates immigration law, but many criminal convictions are not automatic bars; it depends on the offense, when it occurred, and other factors. Raisa’s experience as judge and prosecutor gives her insight into how USCIS, immigration courts, and judges view certain criminal histories. She can assess your record and advise whether waivers or other remedies may apply.
Confidentiality & Trust
Raisa isn’t just another attorney. She has walked the immigrant path herself, served nearly a decade as an Immigration Judge, worked as a prosecutor, and knows how the system works from multiple angles. That gives her ability to anticipate what opposing counsel or the government may do, to strategize accordingly, and to offer clear, honest guidance that many less experienced attorneys may lack.
First as an ICE Porsecutor, and then as a judge, Raisa saw thousands of cases, understood the precise legal standards, and learned what persuasive arguments are successful. She knows what judges look for, how evidence is weighed, and how to prepare cases to minimize surprises. This equates to stronger strategy and better preparation for you.
Raisa leads the case personally. While she has a trustworthy team for support (case managers, assistants), she remains deeply involved in strategy, key filings, hearings, and decisions. You will have direct access to her when necessary.
Very likely. Raisa has handled many kinds of immigration claims: asylum, removal defense, family-based immigration, naturalization, waivers, U/T/VAWA visas, waivers of inadmissibility, etc. She has particular experience with complex and high-stakes cases. (If your case is unusual, she will tell you whether she has experience and possibly refer you to someone else if she sees a better fit.)
Absolutely. Confidentiality is fundamental. Conversations, documents, and case details are handled with the strictest privacy and professional ethics. Nothing is shared without your consent.
Raisa’s firm serves a diverse community.
Mainly focused in russian, spanish, and english. But we already worked with chinese, indians, arab, and many more languages worldwide…
Costs & Payments
Raisa charges a flat fee for her professional consultations.The 30 minutes consultation is $250, and the 60 minutes $500.
The consultation includes a thorough review of your immigration history, an assessment of your eligibility, advice on best strategies, identification of potential issues, and a roadmap of next steps. You leave with clarity on whether your case is viable and what would be required.
Yes. Depending on your case, Raisa’s office may offer flexible payment arrangements. The feasibility depends on the complexity of the case and services needed. They will discuss options with you upfront.
Possibly. Government filing fees, translation of documents, expert reports, medical or country condition reports, and sometimes travel or costs for certain motions or filings may add up. Raisa will disclose what known fees apply during the consultation.
You can pay via the online payment portal, by check or money order sent to the office address, or in some cases in person, depending on your circumstances. Raisa ensures secure payment options.
Miss Cohen’s consultation offers judge-level insight: having been a judge and prosecutor, she sees both sides of the court. The session is comprehensive, covering your full case, anticipating obstacles, and mapping out a strategy. The investment reflects quality, depth, experience, and clarity, not just a superficial review.
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