Experienced Immigration Attorney Serving Clients from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Beyond
Shepelsky Law Group is honored to announce that Manoranjan Rai, Esq. has joined our firm as Immigration Associate Attorney.
Mr. Rai stands out as a dedicated immigration attorney with a unique background that blends global legal expertise, technical knowledge, and a deep understanding of the immigrant journey. With years of hands-on experience representing clients before U.S. immigration courts and agencies, Mr. Rai is passionate about helping individuals and families from South Asia build a better future in the United States.
He is licensed to practice law in New York and admitted to multiple U.S. federal courts, including the Second, Ninth, and Federal Circuits, as well as the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. He is also admitted to the Bar Council of India. This cross-border legal perspective allows him to truly understand and address the unique challenges South Asian immigrants face in their U.S. immigration journey.
A Trusted Advocate for South Asian Immigrants
Having lived and worked in India and the United States, Mr. Rai brings cultural sensitivity and language fluency that clients from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh find comforting and empowering. He has successfully guided hundreds of immigrants through the complex processes of:
- Immigration Court/EOIR Removal Defense
- Asylum and protection from persecution
- Family-based petitions and green cards
- H-1B and business immigration
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
- Waivers and complex USCIS matters, including RFEs and NOIDs
- NY Family Law (Orders of Protection, Divorce, Child Support)
Life Story
As a first-generation immigrant himself, Mr. Rai has personally experienced the challenges, stress, and uncertainty of navigating the U.S. immigration system. Having recently legalized his own status in the United States, he brings not only legal knowledge but also deep sympathy and heartfelt empathy to every case. He understands how much is at stake, which fuels his unwavering commitment to every client who walks through our doors.
In addition to his legal degrees, including two LL.M. degrees focused on constitutional and intellectual property law—Mr. Rai holds technical qualifications in electronics engineering and network security. He leverages these skills to stay ahead in legal research, case strategy, and digital case management, often using AI tools to deliver the strongest possible legal arguments for his clients.
Immigration
practice
Mr. Rai appears regularly before immigration courts, USCIS, and federal courts. He is known for thorough case preparation, vigorous advocacy, and a client-centered approach that has helped many individuals and families successfully gain legal status, reunite with loved ones, and find stability in the U.S.
Attorney Bar Admissions:
- New York State Bar
- U.S. Court of Appeals – Second, Ninth, and Federal Circuits
- U.S. Federal District Courts – Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
- Bar Council of India
Education
- LL.M., Intellectual Property – Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York
- LL.M., IP & Constitutional Law – Indian Law Institute
- LL.B. – University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
- Network Administration & Security – ASA College, NY
- Bachelor’s & Diploma in Electronics Engineering – India
Languages
- Hindi
Immigration
If you're from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or elsewhere and need legal guidance on your immigration case, Mr. Rai is here to help with personalized service, clear communication, and deep respect for your unique immigration journey.
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