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Mark I. Davies, immigration lawyer in New York, NY

Mark I. DaviesTop rated

3.5(2)
Immigration Lawyer at Davies & Associates LLC
New York, NY Replies in ~24h English 29 years practicing CT Bar
AsylumBusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyInvestmentRemoval DefenseStudent

About Mark

Dual qualified as a lawyer in the United States and the United Kingdom, Mark I. Davies is the Global Managing Partner and founder of Davies & Associates, LLC. Mark also Chairs the Global Business and Investor visa team and focuses his practice on EB5, L1, E2 and other business and investor visa solutions. A former General Counsel, Mark is relied on as primary counsel to major corporations, investors, non-profits and businesses of all sizes.

Mark holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, a law degree from a major university in the United Kingdom (UK) and an MBA degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Mark was awarded a post-graduate Fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania law school and is the holder of multiple scholarships and academic awards.

Mark has also published legal articles and spoken on an international basis. His speaking engagements include presentations for various US state bar associations, the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Law Society of England & Wales and the ALA. Mark has been recognized by the White House for his service within the US legal profession.

For more than 20 years, his personal focus has been on assisting foreign investors and business owners. Mark commonly assists clients with EB5, E2 and L1 visas and is known as a leading investor visa lawyer. He represents clients from India, Pakistan, Korea, China, Europe, the Middle East, South America and Southeast Asia. Described by several clients as "the world's very best L visa lawyer" Mark frequently travels to locations in Mumbai and Dubai to work with investors and business owners in the region. Mark's breadth of practice experience working with investors and business owners coupled with his MBA and significant business experience enable him to provide tailored strategies to clients that meet their immigration goals.

Practice areas

Asylum

Affirmative and defensive asylum cases

I-589WithholdingCAT
Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Investment

Investor and entrepreneur visas

EB-5E-2L-1A
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

University of PennsylvaniaJ.D. · 2000

Bar & associations

Bar license
CT Bar
Active & in good standing
Lawyers Without Borders
Board of Directors
Connecticut Bar Association
Chair of the In-House Counsel Section
Georgia State Bar
American Immigration Lawyers Association

Professional experience

Global Strategist (Financial Institutions) · Reed Smith LLP2007 – 2010
Senior Vice-President & General Counsel (US Legal) · Adecco2005 – 2007
Managing Director & General Counsel · Kelly Law Registry1999 – 2005
Associate Attorney, Restructuring and Real Estate Finance · Long, Aldridge & Norman/Mintz Levin1996 – 1999
Insolvency Administrator / Distressed Asset Management and Restructuring · Cork Gully LLP (PriceWaterhouse Coopers) / Riyadh Bank1991 – 1995
Chairman · Davies & Associates LLC

Awards

10.0 Superb, Top Attorney ImmigrationAvvo
Commendation for Contribution to the Legal ProfessionWhite House

Client reviews

3.5
2 client reviews
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HL
H. LiuJan 14, 2026

Patient and bilingual — explained everything in Spanish

Mi mamá pudo entender todo el proceso. We never felt rushed. Highly recommend.

SR
S. RodriguezDec 4, 2025

Got my H-1B approved on the first try

My company's in-house lawyer dropped the ball, this team picked it up two weeks before deadline and we still got an approval. Lifesavers.

Frequently asked

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