Practice Areas
We specialize in several key areas including:
IMMIGRATION LAW:
Our Immigration Department covers both US and UK law.
EB-5 PETITIONS: We have experienced EB-5 counselors and lawyers who will guide you through the entire process, whether you will adjust through a Consulate or within the US, we are experienced and knowledgeable. We use the most updated state of the art programs to ensure an efficient and successful system.
RESEARCHERS, PROFESSORS AND DOCTORS:
We handle both professional Non-immigrant (Temporary) Visas such as:
- H-1B: Specialty Occupation Workers
- O-1: Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics
- TN: Canadian or Mexican Professionals
- J-1: Educational, Cultural or Scientific Exchange Visitor
- F-1: Academic Student
As well as Immigrant (Permanent) Visas:
- Adjustment of Status
- Labor Certification
- EB-1-1: Extraordinary Ability
- EB-1-2: Outstanding Professor or Researcher
- EB-1-3: Multinational Executive or Manager
- EB-2: Professional Holding Advanced Degrees or Persons of Exceptional Ability
- NIW: National Interest Waiver
- EB-3: Skilled Workers or Persons Holding a Bachelor’s Degree
OTHER IMMIGRANT PETITIONS & NON-IMMIGRANT PETITIONS:
Our staff are continuously updated with the frequent changes that occur in Immigration Law and Procedure.
VAWA PETITIONS: We have familiarity and understanding of this very specialized area.
DEPORTATION & LITIGATION:
Our policy is to keep our clients as informed as possible. This helps our clients and the general public understand what they are up against when the United States Government is seeking to deport them to their country of origin; and in turn, what potential deportees can do to combat the Government and remain with their families. Please feel free to browse our site. We believe that it is important to be educated when fighting for your right to remain in the United States.
We have a high success rate in deportation litigation and asylum. We handle all manners of waivers, including Cancellation, 601 waivers and other waivers both simple and complex, to both the United States and the United Kingdom.
UK IMMIGRATION:
We are familiar with the nuances and intricacies involved in this area. We are able to handle your issue, whether you are in the US, UK or some other part of the world. Our UK team include experienced barristers. Oftentimes, it is felt that the services of a lawyer are not required, however the statistics prove that that the rate of success falls considerably when a person files pro se.
MATRIMONIAL & FAMILY LAW:
Matrimonial Law: Our experienced Matrimonial Law teams on both sides of the Atlantic offer expert legal advice on all aspects of relationship breakdown including:
- Divorce and Separation
- Cohabitation, Prenuptial and Pre-registration agreements
- Annulments
- Civil Partnerships
- Mediation
- Ancillary Relief
- Judicial Separation
- Child Maintenance
We handle our clients sensitively and compassionately, and ensure that our advice is clear and practical. Mona Shah & Associates are highly skilled in negotiating the best terms for their clients, acting robustly and professionally on their behalf.
If you believe your marriage has broken down, you may want to consider whether or not to attempt mediation or instigate proceedings. Our professional team can offer you tailored advice according to your own unique needs. Tackling the breakdown of one’s marriage is a daunting aspect but we aim to assist, advise and guide in order to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
FAMILY LAW:
The Family Law teams in London and New York have extensive experience with family law cases, providing experienced legal advice to a number of clients in sensitive and complex matters including:
- Contact and Residence Applications
- Child Abduction
- Prohibited Steps Orders
- Adoption
- Care and Supervision Proceedings
- Special Guardianship Orders
Both the UK and USA offices are fully equipped to handle emergency applications in relation to children who are thought to have been abducted or taken from the country. Where necessary, both offices will work in tandem to provide the best service to clients whose children divide their time between the two countries.
Mona Shah & Associates deliver efficient, effective and clear legal advice with utmost professionalism. Moreover, both offices deal tactfully with such complex issues. We understand that matters concerning children can be very difficult, and are experienced in handling such sensitive cases.
CORPORATE – Small Business and Commercial Matters:
We assist our clients, often from different countries, to incorporate and acquire businesses in the UK and US. Our international experience and insight as a result of the multiple cross-border engagements have enabled us to take on the challenges of outsourcing contracts. We have successfully handled international commercial claims for breach of contract and debts owed. In addition:
- Company Formation in the UK, US and UAE We also handle Insolvency. Whether you are looking to expand or wind down, we can take care of you.
- UK Intellectual Property including US product launches in the UK and Europe, trademarks, patents, and copyright.
- EU law.
- Libel & Defamation We act mainly in the capacity of international publications.
- Media & Entertainment Law in the UK.
- Real Estate & Property including review and drafting of local and international contracts.
- Contracts, Business & Employment.
- Agents including drafting the agency agreements and contracts.
- Trade & Customs We handle US Customs & Tax Litigation, as well as advising on custom regulations.
CRIMINAL LAW:
On a different arena and sophisticated criminal defense, both at the US State and Federal level.
LITIGATION ARBITRATION:
As an alternative to litigation, claimants may have the option to arbitrate in certain commercial agreements. We have successfully defended clients in arbitration matters, including international arbitration matters.
Litigation arbitration arises specifically where one party begins court proceedings even though an arbitration clause has existed in an agreement between the parties. In this instance, litigation can be stayed for the dispute to be referred to arbitration. Mona Shah & Associates have dealt expertly with litigation arbitration in the UK and US for companies of all sizes.
