Mark Ivan Davies

Mark Ivan Davies

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

375 Park Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

While our firm provides immigration assistance in all areas I am narrowly focused on both US and UK investment visas. We are known globally for leadership int he EB5 and E2 through Citizenship by investment areas.

26 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

20 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 28 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1997

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Davies & Associates LLC

375 Park Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY, 10152

Davies & Associates LLC

Los Angeles Office, Los Angeles, CA, 90292

Davies & Associates LLC

Miami Office, 80 S.W. 8th Street, Suite 2000, Miami, FL, 33130

Davies & Associates, LLC. (India)

Level 13, Platinum Technical Park 17 & 18, sector 30 Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India, NY, Mumbai, 400705

Davies & Associates, Vietnam Ltd.

46th Floor, Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, VIETNAM, NY, 12920

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Mark Ivan Davies's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Raghav | April 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Immigration Lawyer

Mark and his team from Davies & Associates did an excellent job in filing my EB5 petition. D&A was very detail Oriented and was very thorough in what they did. There was a lot of work on my case and worked on it 24/7 and was very patient answering all my questions. I have received my I-526 Approval w...ithout any RFE. I have referred D&A to my friends as well and they also received approvals without any RFE. I would highly recommend D&A for any immigration law matters.

Posted by Alsha | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

E2 treaty visa for indian national

I engaged Mark Davies of Davies & Associates to assist me with my application for an E2 visa. From the start, Mark and the other lawyers at Davies & Associates were highly responsive and efficient. My case felt complex but D&A managed the whole process carefully and helped me move seamlessly from on...e stage to the next. As an Indian national seeking an E2 Visa, I had to first avail myself of citizenship of a country that has an E2 treaty with America. Mark guided me through the merits of each of the eligible citizenship by investment programmes - Montenegro, Turkey and Grenada. D&A is the only American law firm I could find that has teams working on all three citizenship programmes, so I felt that I was getting the best advice to suit my particular interests. Mark encouraged me to opt for Grenada since I wished to take my father with me and it is possible to include parents under an application to the Grenada programme. To provide additional peace of mind, Mark also connected me with one of his Indian clients who is now living in New York on an E-2 visa having first become a citizen of Grenada. I would highly recommend Mark and his firm for their impeccable guidance and providing solutions.

Posted by Sanjay | February 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Absolute Best EB5 and E2 Lawyer

My friends and I have used several different EB5 lawyers for our EB5 cases. I hired Mr. Mark and we all agree that he is the best EB5 lawyer. He is the only lawyer who assists with project review. I have a business in America and use lots of American lawyers. For a famous lawyer Mr/ Mark's atte...ntion to his clients is exceptional. He is also very good at finding creative solutions to issues. I hired Mr. Mark because every newspaper in India interviews him for his opinions when they have an article on US immigration. They are right to do so. In India Mr. Mark is known as being the very best immigration lawyer in the country. One of my friends hired another lawyer who invested in a project that Mr. Mark warned about because another lawyer said it was a good one. My friend's money is now stuck, my friend has gotten rid of the lawyer he hired and hired Mr. Mark to try and fix the problem. I am now filing an E2 visa through Mr. Mark so my family can move to USA without having to wait for the EB5 approval. I spoke to some of his other clients who have done this successfully and are living in America now. He's not the cheapest but looking for a cheaper deal is a mistake my friend made. I strongly recommend Mr. Mark.

Posted by Gurminder | March 5, 2015

Best E-2 and immigration lawyer I have ever met

My experience in dealing with Mr Mark and his firm was excellent. I have been dealing with him and his firm for the last 3 years. He helped me to get my E2 visa in the USA followed by my E2 visa renewal as well. He is the best immigration Lawyer I have ever met. He will helps you in many possible wa...ys to get your visa approved. As far as I know, he has never had a case denied in the last 15 years. No one else can give you better service than his firm. If you need he can also you to suggest a good business. If you need any further information you can contact me any time.

Posted by javsjavsjavs | March 5, 2015

Excellent Attorney

I used Davies & Associates for my L1A application and was highly pleased and satisfied with their service and professionalism. My petition was already denied once. Our business was a new office L1A case and small relatively to other large corporations filing L1's and that was the biggest challenge... to present our case! I had many meetings with Mark while he was in India and also in the US in the buildup to filing the petition in order for them to understand our business. This is crucial because very few attorneys actually travel to india and conduct appointments. Mark is well knowledgeable and aware about all laws pertaining specially to India which makes him very unique compared to other attorneys that I tried to speak before passing my denied case. He pointed out where we made mistakes in our last petition and gave me a checklist of things that we need to do in order to rectify and present our case again. After we agreed to appoint Mark Davies, I was assigned a 1-to-1 attorney who was highly professional and always available and kept me informed on progress and Mark was on top of things and always checking if I had any questions or queries and overlooking how the case is coming along. We setup an online dropbox folder for our case so all documents were always accessible and I was given a checklist of documents to arrange. My petition was approved in less than a week without having an RFE(which are so common now for L1) as all the points were covered in the main petition and nothing was left unattended. Coming from a denied petition first time and getting an approval without an RFE in my opinion is definately commendable. A case presented to USCIS needs to be presented once and presented well otherwise one will only waste time and money. I would definitely recommend Davies & Associates and would definitely use their service for our extension case as I was highly pleased with my experience

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Mark Ivan Davies's Lawyer Endorsements

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I not only endorse this immigration lawyer, but I recommend that you call him if you have any questions about any facet of the law. His AVVO rating says it all. He's a 10."

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Paul Molinaro

Immigration lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Abhinav Lohia

Immigration lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Davies is a knowledgeable and an ethical lawyer with a vast experience in Immigration law. Although he specializes in Business and Investor visas (Eb5, E2 and L1), his knowledge goes far beyond these visa categories. He is able to come up with quick and comprehensive immigration solutions for individuals and corporate entities."

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Matthew Merrick

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark's expertise in business and investment immigration is unparalleled. With his Ivy League credentials in both business and law, Mark understands his clients needs in a way that few immigration attorneys can. With his dedication to customer service and his comprehensive approach to his legal work, it's no wonder Mark's clients speak so highly of him and his firm. Mark is a brilliant and creative legal thinker, and I highly endorse him and his firm without reservation."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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M. Vinzani

Immigration lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If you need immigration law services, Mark is the best in the United States. He has offices in strategic locations and his worldwide contacts are impeccable. PLUS, Mark is a great guy, works hard and is well-respected."

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Christina Storm

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark enthusiastically. His grasp of immigration law and the diligence he applies to maneuvering the technical landscape of immigration regulations for his clients is well above par."

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Michael Goldman

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is unique in the immigration law space -- an attorney with both an MBA, and actual experiences running businesses. This makes him a great resource -- someone who can easily speak the language of foreign investors and businesspeople looking to come to the USA on a permanent or temporary basis. I highly recommend."

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Demian Serianni

Immigration lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If you are looking for the "best" in the business, then be sure to hire Mark Davies. I have worked with Mark on some very complex business related immigration cases and can state without reservation that he is an exceptional immigration lawyer. In addition, he brings a unique background of corporate knowledge and experience to his practice. There is no better choice than Mark for any immigration matter, but especially for corporate/business related visa cases."

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Randall Chamberlain

Immigration lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark personally and professionally for several years. He is extremely knowledgeable about immigration and works hard for every client. I recommend him highly."

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Jason Lorenzon

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His responses to questions are accurate, complete and thoughtful. This demonstrates his committment to excellence and assisting clients in this difficult area of law."

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Luis Guerra

Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Attorney Mark Ivan Davies based on the quality of his legal work and the answers he provides to Avvo. Attorney Davies is a passionate immigration advocate who really cares about his clients."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Davies provides detailed and honest postings on AVVO assisting those with immigration and international law questions. Attorney Davies provides the unique perspective of having been a Solicitor in the UK prior to being an attorney in the US. I have found his comments to be very informative with the context of his perspective. A true professional."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Fellow, University of Pennsylvania Law School

2000

Chairman, Board of Directors, Lawyers Without Borders

2000

UK Solicitor (lawyer) Immigration, Supreme Court of England & Wales

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Managing Partner, Immigration Law Offices

2007 - Present

General Counsel, Yorkson

2005 - 2007

Senior Vice President, Legal (North America), Ajilon Legal

2000 - 2005

Managing Director, Kelly Law Registry

1995 - 2000

Associate, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Attorneys at Law

Associations

2000 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Chair, Corporate Counsel Section

1997 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - 2005

Lawyers Without Borders

Chairman, Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Permanent Residency Applications

100% of Permanent Residency Applications Approved

Naturalizations

100 % Approval Rate

H1-B and Business Visas

100% of visa applications approved

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Education

2007

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

MBA

1997

University of Pennsylvania

Juris Doctorate

1991

University of Hull Law School

BA/LLB

Speaking Engagements

2001

Association of Corporate Counsel

Managing Outside Counsel Relationships

2000

Connecticut Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section

Managing Outside Counsel

1999

CLE

International Insolvency

N/A

Law Society of England & Wales

CLE (Trained Younger Lawyers)

N/A

CT Bar Association

CLE (Trained Younger Lawyers)

N/A

Association of Corporate Counsel

Outside Counsel Relationships

Publications

N/A

TMA Turnaround

N/A

Tolleys Insolvency Law & Practice International Insolvency Law

Languages

French

Tigringa

Spanish

German

Russian

Hebrew

Arabic

Hindi

Mandarin

Vietnamese

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