Hanishi Kirit Thanawalla
Immigration attorney · Cranberry Township, PA · Admitted Pennsylvania 1992, bar no. Active Registration
About this attorney
Hanishi Kirit Thanawalla is an accomplished attorney based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, bringing over three decades of legal experience to her practice. She concentrates primarily on immigration law and international legal matters, counseling individuals, families, and corporate clients through complex cross-border proceedings and regulatory requirements. Ms. Thanawalla earned her Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1992 before pursuing comprehensive legal training in the United Kingdom at the University of Edinburgh, where she received her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in 1995 and completed her postgraduate Legal Practice degree in 1996. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with honors including Excellence in Law and nominations for Woman of the Year and Woman in Business. Dedicated to client-centered representation, Ms. Thanawalla provides thoughtful, strategic counsel tailored to each client's unique circumstances. She prioritizes clear communication and diligent advocacy, guiding clients through intricate legal challenges with integrity and compassionate professionalism.
Throughout their legal career, Hanishi has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including green card legal assistance and international. Having graduated from University of Edinburgh, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Hanishi maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
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Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
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Consultations
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Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
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Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
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