§Founding attorney
M. Riaz Musani, Esq. Immigration Attorney & Founder
M. Riaz Musani has practised United States immigration law since 2012 and is admitted in New York and Connecticut. He founded Mandi Law Group LLP and works from its office at 22 Century Hill Drive #101 in Latham, New York. He takes the consultations and handles the cases himself — family petitions, employment petitions, asylum, waivers, removal defence and naturalisation — and he is the person you will meet if you walk in.
- Admitted in New York and Connecticut
- English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Swahili
- 5.0★ average Google rating
- M. Riaz Musani in immigration law
- Since 2012
- Bar admissions
- NY & CT
- Languages spoken
- 6
- Avg. of 50+ client reviews on Avvo
- 5.0
01Attorney Profile
About M. Riaz Musani, Esq.
M. Riaz Musani, Esq. founded Mandi Law Group LLP and leads its immigration practice. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2012 and is also admitted in Connecticut, and he has practised United States immigration law — and only immigration law — since then: visa petitions, green card applications, asylum claims, waivers, removal defence and naturalisation, before USCIS and the immigration courts.
Attorney Musani earned his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Mumbai University in India before pursuing his Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the University of Connecticut School of Law. His professional background spans India, Kenya and the United States, and consultations here are held in English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati or Swahili — which matters more than it sounds, because an asylum account or a hardship waiver turns on details people describe accurately only in their own language.
Before founding his own firm, Attorney Musani gained valuable legal experience as a paralegal and advocate trainee at a Fortune 500 company in Mumbai and as a legal assistant with law firms in Mombasa, Kenya. He then served as Of Counsel at the Law Office of Bausch & Abdurahman, where he gained hands-on experience in immigration court proceedings and direct client representation.
His New York practice was previously carried on under the name Musani & Imtiaz Law Group, LLP; it now operates as Mandi Law Group LLP from a new office at 22 Century Hill Drive #101 in Latham, minutes from the USCIS Albany Field Office and open to walk-ins Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 18:00. He separately practises in Connecticut through Law Offices of M. Riaz Musani, LLC in West Hartford — a different firm, with its own address and telephone number, connected to Mandi Law Group only through the shared founder.
Attorney Musani focuses exclusively on U.S. immigration law and handles cases involving family-based immigration, employer-sponsored visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1), employment-based green cards (EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-3), asylum and refugee protection, deportation defense in immigration court, naturalization applications, student visas, corporate immigration compliance, immigration waivers, and U-visa petitions for crime victims. His thorough petition preparation, clear communication, and personalized legal strategies have earned him a 5.0★ average Google rating at his established Connecticut practice, the Law Offices of M. Riaz Musani — the same standard of service he now brings to New York.
§Independent record
What clients have said, where you can check it yourself
Attorney Musani holds a 5.0 average across more than 50 client reviews on Avvo, the legal directory. Those reviews are of him personally and travel with him — most were earned before Mandi Law Group opened, at his Connecticut practice. They are not reviews of this firm, and we do not add them to our own rating.
Mandi Law Group’s own Google reviews are separate, and there are only a handful so far — the firm is new. Both are public, and both are linked below so you can read them rather than take our word for it.
02Immigration Practice Areas
Immigration Services Handled by Attorney Musani in New York
M. Riaz Musani, Esq. focuses exclusively on U.S. immigration law. His New York immigration practice covers the full spectrum of immigration matters — from employment-based visa petitions to humanitarian relief and citizenship applications.
Family Immigration
Marriage-based green cards, fiancé visas, family reunification petitions, adjustment of status, and consular processing for families across New York.
Business Immigration
H-1B visas, L-1 intracompany transfers, O-1 extraordinary ability visas, EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-3, and PERM labor certification for employers and professionals in New York.
Asylum & Refugee Protection
Asylum applications, withholding of removal, Convention Against Torture (CAT) protection, and refugee processing for individuals seeking safety in the United States.
Naturalization & Citizenship
N-400 naturalization applications, citizenship interview preparation, citizenship test guidance, and document review for immigrants pursuing U.S. citizenship in New York.
Immigration Court Proceedings
Deportation defense, removal proceedings, cancellation of removal, motions to reopen, BIA appeals, and federal court immigration appeals across New York.
Student & Exchange Visas
F-1 student visas, J-1 exchange visitor visas, OPT/CPT employment authorization, STEM OPT extensions, and change of status applications for international students in New York.
Corporate Immigration
Corporate immigration compliance, I-9 audits, global mobility planning, immigration policy development, and employer-sponsored visa programs for New York businesses.
Immigration Waivers & Appeals
I-601 hardship waivers, I-601A provisional waivers, I-212 permission to reapply, fraud waivers, VAWA, U-visa applications, and immigration appeals for clients in New York.
03Professional Journey
Attorney Musani's Career & Experience
Legal training in Mumbai, early practice in Mombasa, an LL.M. at the University of Connecticut, admission to the New York bar in 2012, and immigration law ever since. The names the practice has traded under, and how they relate to each other, are set out below in plain terms.
- Early Career
Legal Professional — Mumbai & Mombasa
Began his legal career as a paralegal and advocate trainee at a Fortune 500 company in Mumbai, India. Gained international legal experience working with Pandya & Talati Advocates and APA Insurance in Mombasa, Kenya.
- 2010
LL.M. — University of Connecticut School of Law
Completed his Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the University of Connecticut School of Law, focusing on U.S. immigration law and building the legal foundation for his future practice.
- 2012
Admitted to the New York State Bar
Admitted to practice law in New York. Served as Of Counsel at the Law Office of Bausch & Abdurahman, gaining hands-on experience in immigration court proceedings and client representation.
- 2013
Founded Immigration Law Practice
Founded the Law Offices of M. Riaz Musani, LLC in Connecticut, focusing exclusively on U.S. immigration law.
- New York
Musani & Imtiaz Law Group, LLP
The New York immigration practice was previously carried on under the name Musani & Imtiaz Law Group, LLP. Clients and colleagues who know the practice by that name are in the right place.
- Now
Mandi Law Group LLP — Latham, New York
The New York practice operates as Mandi Law Group LLP from a new office at 22 Century Hill Drive #101, Latham, NY 12110 — its only office, minutes from the USCIS Albany Field Office and open to walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00. Matters are handled in English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati and Swahili.
- Separately
Law Offices of M. Riaz Musani, LLC — West Hartford, CT
He also practises in Connecticut through Law Offices of M. Riaz Musani, LLC in West Hartford. That is a different firm, with its own address and telephone number, connected to Mandi Law Group only through the shared founder.
22 Century Hill Drive #101, Latham, New York
M. Riaz Musani, Esq. · Mandi Law Group LLP · walk in Monday to Friday, 9:00–18:00 ET
04Contact Attorney Musani
Speak to M. Riaz Musani, Esq.
Call (518) 698-0347, send the form, or walk into the Latham office on a weekday between 9:00 and 18:00. Bring your passport, every notice USCIS has sent you, and any court paperwork; the dates printed on those documents usually decide what is still possible. Consultations are confidential and paid, and the fee for any work is quoted in writing before it starts.
- Confidential and paid; privileged whether or not you retain the firm
- In immigration practice since 2012; admitted in New York and Connecticut
- Calls and forms answered within one business day
- In English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati or Swahili
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05Work with our attorneys
The attorney you speak to is the attorney who does the work
Mandi Law Group LLP, 22 Century Hill Drive #101, Latham, NY 12110. (518) 698-0347. Walk-ins Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 18:00; Saturday by appointment. This page is informational only and is not legal advice; no attorney–client relationship arises until a written retainer is signed.