Richard Saul Chason is an experienced paralegal at Nonaj Law, where he supports the firm’s business immigration practice with a focus on extraordinary ability petitions (O-1, EB-1A), investor
and business visas (L-1, E-2), and H-1B petitions. With several years of experience in immigration law and a background spanning both legal writing and the performing arts, Richard brings a detail-oriented, client-focused approach to every case.

Richard expertly manages complex immigration cases from initial intake through final submission, involving strategic petition planning, meticulous evidence analysis, and drafting compelling support letters, comprehensive legal memoranda, and detailed responses to USCIS inquiries. He frequently handles matters for highly accomplished artists, entrepreneurs, distinguished scholars, and senior executives, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to precision, clarity, and excellence in all documentation and filings.

Before joining Nonaj Law, Richard served as a paralegal in a high-volume immigration practice, where he gained significant experience across various employment-based immigration categories. Additionally, Richard is a published writer and translator whose extensive background in the arts and humanities enriches his nuanced understanding of the needs of creatives and academics seeking immigration solutions in the United States.

Richard holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Theater, and completed advanced coursework in literature at Trinity College, University of Oxford. He also earned his Paralegal Studies credential from Boston University.