Ina Shtukar

Born in Belarus, Ina immigrated to the US when her father, a brilliant scholar with a PhD in mathematics, received a political asylum and relocated to North Carolina. A straight "A" student, she earned her BS in Psychology in three languages from European Humanitarian University, which was shut down by the totalitarian government right after she graduated with highest honors. Ina later earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology, graduating as a valedictorian. She was one of the handful of graduates offered a full scholarship to attend a PhD program. However, Ina took interest in the law instead. Ina went on to complete the Juris Doctor evening program at NCCU School of Law, graduating summa cum laude, top 1% . While in law school, Ina was constantly externing and interning with a reputable firms as well as the local government. Ina also received a certificate of Achievement from NC Bar for having over 500 hours of pro bono work. It will not come as a surprise that she is affiliated with several nonprofit organizations, helping those who cannot afford legal services otherwise. Ina's current practice centers on immigration matters and removal defense specifically.
Ina's unique background shaped her legal practice. Asylum cases have sentimental value for her. After all, she comes from a country that is sadly famous for its longest dictatorship in modern history. In addition, Ina is also a skilled workers' comp, SS, employment, civil rights attorney. Ina is currently admitted to practice law in both North Carolina and South Carolina, in addition to the federal district court (Western District of NC). She has both defense and plaintiff's work experience.She is an aggressive litigator, when needed, and a skilled negotiator, when the situation calls for it. Her arguments are precise and hard to counter, and her written advocacy is pristine. Ina is driven, hardworking, and highly motivated to make a difference by bridging the gap between “what is” and “what should be.”

Immigration Law

Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Workers' Compensation

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North Carolina

North Carolina State Bar

ID Number: 53607

Since 2018

North Carolina

North Carolina State Bar

ID Number: 53607

Since 2018

South Carolina

South Carolina Bar

ID Number: 105916

Since 2022

Federal Circuit

ID Number: 53607

Since 2020

Immigration Court

ID Number: 53607

Since 2020

Workers' comp attorney

Goodman McGuffey LLP

2018 - 2020

I focused my practice on insurance defense work and handled approximately 150-200 workers' comp matters, while representing corporate clients and insurance companies.

North Carolina Central University School of Law

J.D. (2018) | Law

2014 - 2018

Honors: Summa cum laude

Certificate of Recognition

NC State Bar

2017

Ina was recognized by the state Bar for pro bono work.

North Carolina State Bar  # 53607

Member

Current

SC State Bar  # 105916

Member

2022 - Current

Activities: Admmited to practice law in SC.

AILA  # 55845

Member

2021 - Current

Activities: Most recognized association for immigration attorneys.

American Immigration Lawyers Association Carolinas Chapter  # 49662

Member

2021 - Current

Activities: Networking, peer support, research, CLEs, virtual conferences

Q. Daughter will be filing a I129F while this Is being processed the fiance from Canada can visit 6 months? (On passport)

March 6, 2023

A: There is not much to add as the previous response was pretty thorrow. He can visit just to visit on a B2 or visa waiver but if he plans to visit to get married, then the fiance will need to depart for consular processing to avoid extra scrutiny based on immigrant intent and potential misrepresentation issue.

Q. Hello, I’m inquiring on whether I was wrongfully terminated from Zoom Drain.

June 24, 2021

A: More information is needed but it sounds like you may have a claim.

Q. A person is accusing me of taking a picture of them without their knowledge, but in the picture it shows them in poses?

June 24, 2021

A: I am lost. Could you please give more context. What is your employer's position? Or is it even related to your employment? It is not illegal to take a picture of someone in a public place.