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Mona Chawla

Mona Chawla

4.7
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 25 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

500 North Michigan Ave. Ste 600, Chicago, IL

About Mona

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Practice both US and UK immigration. Qualified in both jurisdictions.

25 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

CLARUS LAW

500 North Michigan Ave. Ste 600, Chicago, IL, 60611

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Mona Chawla's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ava Gardner | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dream Come True

I applied for a UK skilled visa on my own twice and was feeling hopeless. Then I decided to hire Ms. Chawla’s firm. They spent considerable time on my case and finally got a successful outcome. I am so grateful for their extra time and help and Mona did not even charge me any extra legal fees. I ...am delighted to fulfill my dream of moving to the UK.

Posted by Naomi Drake | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer!

I have lived in both the US and UK and had immigration issues to sort out in both countries. Mona Chawla proved to be the best lawyer I could possibly find. She is knowledgeable, has tremendous experience, and was encouraging and courteous. She put all my worries and fears at rest and gave me advi...ce that has saved me money and given me the option to maintain my status in both places. Very happy client! Will recommend her!

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Marcus Harris

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mona for over 14 years. She is dedicated to her clients and dedicated to finding creative solutions to their legal issues. I have referred clients to her in the past and would not hesitate to do so in the future."

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Laine Armstrong

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mona Chawla is my go-to lawyer for all immigration matters. Because of her extensive knowledge, she quickly assesses the circumstances of each individual's case and offers the best recommendation of how to proceed with the immigration process. I count on Mona's professionalism, accuracy and creativity to make sure my clients get the best service possible."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Whos Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, ABA Law Journal International Section

2009

Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Immigration Lawyer US/UK, Clarus Law

2004 - 2014

Founder/US Attorney/UK Solicitor, Optimus Law Group

Associations

2004 - Present

Member of Law Society of England & Wales

Member

2001 - Present

Member of New York Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tier 2 UK visa

Positive

O-1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability.

Positive

Setting up start up business from Germany to USA

Positive

Setting up business in USA

Positive

National Interest Waiver

Positive

Green card based on marriage

Positive

Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa

Positive

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Education

2001

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Waterloo

Honors Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Emerging Markets in Dubai

US/UK immigration policies

Publications

2010

Economic Times of India UK immigration policies

2007

Economic Times of India Investor Visa Policies

2004

A Place in the Sun US Business Visas

2001

New York Law Journal US immigration consequences

Languages

English

French

Hindi

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