Devang Shah
Stellar is represented for immigration matters by the Law Firm of Shah & Kishore. The firm was established in 1995 by partners that have known each other since middle school with the goal of forming a client centric firm utilizing the latest technology. The firm is staffed with professionals dedicated to ensuring that each of its clients achieves the American Dream. The firm's family atmosphere ensures very low turnover resulting in most staff members that stay with the firm for decades. Clients can be assured that they will have stability with the Law Firm and Client Managers.
Located outside the nation's capital, in Rockville, Maryland, Shah & Kishore specializes in business immigration for companies from start-up to publicly traded companies serving clients around the country. Specialization is the key to success in today's complex legal environment. The days of the general practitioner are over. Technology companies with immigration needs are much more likely to seek experts in the field, such as our firm. A specialist offers a more thorough outlook and more specific expertise than a generalist. The core competency is to represent clients in gaining approvals across employment-based visas such as H-1B, L-1, TN, and E-3. The company also helps clients achieve permanent residence for their employees by pursuing Green Cards.
Managing Partner, Devang Shah, has always been highly driven towards using technology to improve business processes. Shah & Kishore is exploring ways to use AI to integrate the business end of immigration paperwork with technology to ease the filing process. They have a dedicated IT team working towards those goals. Shah & Kishore raises the standards for each of its clients demonstrating the firm to be trustworthy and reliable. Mr. Shah uses his knowledge and years of industry practice to ameliorate and ease an otherwise slow and complex process.
Mr. Shah has been at the forefront of immigration law for nearly three decades. His professionalism and success have earned him many immigration law accolades and leadership positions among champions in the industry. He is also an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Mr. Shah has gained the respect and trust of the community by fighting for those seeking immigration. He also gives back to the community. He is Board Chair for Interfaith Works, an organization that helps people in the community experiencing homelessness or living in poverty. He also does pro bono work for religious groups. He does a radio show once a month to provide information and dispel any rumors.
Mr. Shah is very politically active to help bring about changes to immigration laws. He has been in and continues to serve in many political leadership roles. These roles include being elected as the first Indian American and Second Asian American office of the Maryland Democratic Party currently serving as Deputy Treasurer. He also serves as an Executive Member of the Maryland Democratic Party, the Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party AAPI Leadership Council, the Co-Chair to Congressman David Trone AAPI Council, and the Co-Chair to Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Advisory Group, to name a few.
Mr. Shah has excelled as a trusted leader and advisor in immigration law. His passion continues to drive his career, his clients, and Shah & Kishore to new heights of success. What keeps this fire of passion burning is the motivation that he garnered from his father, who came from India to the US on a student visa and supported the family to live the American dream.
Mr. Shah received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Michigan, his Juris Doctorate from The American University and a Master of Law in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School.