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Head of the Migration Law Committee at the Kharkiv Regional Bar Council · lecturer at the Higher School of Advocacy of the UNBA · graduate of the Academy of European law (ERA) and the Institute for European Studies ULB (Brussels).
Actions: official request to the Police Nationale regarding the SIS alert.
Result: the ban was confirmed in writing, the authority and time limits were established — an appeal strategy was formed.
Actions: request to the Austrian authorities (BFA), legal analysis of the reply.
Result: revealed 2--year ban and an active alert in SIS, routes to early removal were identified.
Actions: official request to the Directorate of Immigration (UDI), analysis of the legal grounds.
Result: the scope of the ban was clarified and a strategy defined — including the option of a visa via another Schengen country.
Actions: written submissions at the cassation stage on proportionality and Art. 8 ECHR.
Result: the Supreme Court sided with the client.
Actions: defence at the appeal stage after a win in the Supreme Court.
Result: the court ruled against the Migration Service — the decision in the client's favour was upheld.
Actions: request for access to personal data in SIS.
Result: official reply in 4 days — there is no alert, the way to Schengen is open.
Can I get help remotely?
Yes, most cases are handled entirely online: consultations by video call, exchange of documents electronically, and a contract signed with an electronic signature. Physical presence is required only in certain procedures, and you will be informed of this in advance.
Can I reach out if I'm in another country?
Yes. Work is carried out remotely throughout Ukraine, as well as in cases involving EU and Schengen states — for clients from any country in the world. Consultations are held online, documents are transferred electronically, and the contract is concluded remotely. Your location does not affect your ability to receive legal assistance.
What documents should I send for a case assessment?
A brief description of your situation in your own words and any available documents: the authority’s decision or refusal, correspondence, copies of your passport or residence permit. If some document is missing, that’s not an obstacle — the lawyer will advise what can be obtained by request.
Do I need a power of attorney?
No. To be represented by an attorney, a legal-assistance contract and a warrant are enough — a separate notarised power of attorney is not required. This is one of the advantages of engaging an attorney: you don’t need to spend time and money on a power of attorney, apostille and translation, especially while abroad.
How much do the services cost?
The cost of consultations, written opinions and lawyer’s requests is fixed and shown on the services page. The cost of full case support is determined after assessing its complexity and set out in the contract. Payment is made in stages.
How long does a case take?
It depends on the procedure: a reply to a request for information and copies of documents — from 5 to 20 days; requests concerning an entry ban to Ukraine or the Schengen area (SIS) — from a few days to a few weeks; administrative appeal — one to three months; court proceedings — several months and up. After assessing your case, you will receive a realistic forecast for your specific situation.
Do you work on cases in EU countries?
Yes: checking and removing SIS alerts, appealing entry bans and visa refusals of EU and Schengen states, legalization. Where needed, partner lawyers in the relevant country are engaged.
The appeal deadline has passed. Can anything still be done?
Often — yes. In many procedures the deadline can be reinstated for good cause, a new application can be filed, or another legal route can be chosen — for example, an application for early removal of the ban instead of an appeal. Don’t delay: the longer you wait, the fewer options remain.
Do you guarantee a positive outcome?
No lawyer can guarantee the decision of an authority or court — a promise of a “100% result” is a sign of bad faith. We guarantee something else: an honest assessment of the prospects before signing the contract, professional preparation of documents, and protection of your interests at every stage.
Is my enquiry confidential?
Yes. Attorney-client privilege is protected by the Law “On Advocacy and Legal Practice”: a lawyer may not disclose information received from a client. This applies from the very first contact, even if a contract has not yet been signed.
