Aleksandr ("Alex") Y. Troyb relies on his diverse background to advise clients on various aspects of immigration law.  Whether you are looking to adjust your immigration status, trying to help a family member, sponsoring an employee, or are concerned with your company's compliance with the ever-changing web of immigration laws and regulations, Alex is here to walk you through your options, prepare the necessary petitions, and assist you in your dealings with the appropriate governmental agency or consulate.  In addition, he works with foreign investors looking to invest in a new business, expand a business or invest in a regional center located in the United States for the purpose of obtaining E-2 and EB-5 visas.

Alex is licensed to practice in Connecticut and New York courts, as well as the Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut.  Alex serves as the President of the Fairfield County Bar Association, where he also serves as committee chair.  In addition, Alex serves as a committee chair for the Connecticut Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, where he previously served as the Chapter Chair and member of the National Board of Governors.

Alex received his B.S. in Business Administration (Information Technology) from the University of Connecticut School of Business in 2004 (Magna Cum Laude). In addition to Information Technology, Alex obtained significant concentrations in Marketing and Finance.  While at the University of Connecticut, Alex was a New England Scholar, recipient of several scholarships and academic awards, and became a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honors Society and the Golden Key International Honour Society.  

In 2008, Alex received his degree of Juris Doctor from the Pace University School of Law (Magna Cum Laude).  During his time in law school, Alex received several academic scholarships, served as Articles Editor for the Pace Law Review, and provided significant contribution in the writing of "Judges as Mediators: Retaining Neutrality and Avoiding the Trap of Social Engineering," which was published by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. 

Alex also handles international matters with complex jurisdictional issues. One such example is a case of first impression involving international law and jurisdiction in family matters which resulted in a favorable jurisdictional disposition. See Zitkene v. Zitkus, 2011 WL 4447229 (Sup. Ct. 2011); affirmed by the Connecticut Appellate Court,  Zitkene v. Zitkus, 140 Conn. App. 856 (2013).

Alex’s fluency in both English and Russian helps facilitate communication and transactions with clients from the former Soviet Republics.