Immigration Updates

By: Norka M. Schell, Esq. | Nov. 3, 2026 For international families navigating multi-jurisdictional divorces, few legal concepts sound more reassuring than a “mirror order.” Click here to view my Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/zzaXFrOFRMA In common-law systems like the United States, the United Kingdom, or Canada, family attorneys regularly advise clients to seek a mirror order…

By: Norka M. Schell, Esq. | Oct. 27, 2026 When significant business assets, investment holdings, and corporate operations span New York and South America, the primary challenge is rarely the merits of the case. The decisive question is where the case will be heard. For multinational executives, international business owners, and expatriates, selecting the wrong…

Published By: Norka M. Schell, Esq. | Oct. 2, 2026 Category: Immigration Law & Global Legal Insights Practice Areas: Family Petitions | Green Cards | Citizenship | Visas | Deportation Defense 🎧 Listen to the Episode Navigating Your U.S. Immigration Journey with Confidence Navigating U.S. immigration law can feel overwhelming, but you do not have…

Author: Norka M. Schell, Esq. | Oct. 2, 2026 Category: Family Law & Matrimonial Practice / Cross-Border Legal Insights Family matters are deeply personal. The legal decisions you make today do not merely resolve immediate disputes—they shape your financial security, parental rights, and peace of mind for years to come. At the Law Offices of…

By: Norka M. Schell, Esq. | Sept 22, 2026 Imagine winning a hard-fought matrimonial action in New York or another US jurisdiction and being awarded a luxury beach house in Bahia or an apartment in São Paulo. You prepare to liquidate or transfer the asset, only to discover that the local Brazilian land registry treats…

By Norka M. Schell, Esq. | Managing Partner, Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC Divorce is rarely simple, but when a marriage spans international borders, the complexity increases exponentially. For high-net-worth individuals, foreign nationals, dual citizens, and multinational executives, an international divorce involves far more than standard state marital laws. It requires a sophisticated…

By Norka M. Schell, Esq. | Managing Partner, Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC When an international custody dispute escalates into the wrongful removal or retention of a child across international borders, parents face a daunting, high-stakes crisis. Navigating the intersection of U.S. federal law, state statutes, and international treaties requires immediate, precise legal…

Por: Dra. Norka M. Schell | Data: 23 de Maio de 2026 Escritório: Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC Ficar noivo é um dos momentos mais marcantes na vida de um casal. Entre a escolha do local perfeito, a degustação do menu e a lista de convidados, os meses que antecedem o casamento são…

By: Norka M. Schell | August 19, 2026 The landscape for F-1 international students has fundamentally changed. Major F-1 Visa Overhaul: What You Need to Know Before September 15, 2026. On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule eliminating “Duration of Status” (D/S) for F-1 nonimmigrants, replacing open-ended admission…

By: Norka M. Schell | August 11, 2026 Is Your Family at Risk? How ICE’s Controversial Memo is Fueling Mandatory Detentions It started with a simple, two-page memo. Today, that single document is causing a nationwide crisis. It is tearing families apart across the country and stretching federal courts to their breaking point. If you…