Cătălina Staniu

Education
Advanced English course (International House Bucharest November 2017-June 2018)
Public presentation course (Qualians, 2017)
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law, Business Law Master (Master’s Degree, graduated with a thesis on “Franchise Agreement”, 2015)
National Institute for Professional Training of Lawyers, 2012
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law (Bachelor of Law, 2010)
“Mihai Eminescu” High School, Calarasi (2006)

Relevant Work experience
Professional Experience – Immigration & Citizenship Lawyer
Immigration Law & Legal Representation:
– Extensive experience in family reunification cases, securing legal residence for spouses, children, and extended family members.
– Assisting U.S. and Canadian citizens in obtaining business visas for Romania, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations.
– Legal support for work visas, including specialized expertise in securing permits for professional football players.
– Guidance and legal representation for digital nomads applying for the Romanian Nomad Visa.
– Challenging return decisions and representing foreign clients in court proceedings against deportation or administrative restrictions.
– Direct assistance in front of Romanian immigration authorities, ensuring smooth visa and residency processes.
Romanian Citizenship & Legal Advisory:
– Comprehensive citizenship solutions, including strategic legal advice for individuals reclaiming or acquiring Romanian citizenship.
– Extensive research through archives to locate birth records, family ties, and historical documents necessary for citizenship applications.
– Legal opinions and personalized strategies for citizenship applications submitted to Romanian embassies and consulates worldwide.
– Representation and assistance in registering civil status documents (birth, marriage, divorce) with Romanian authorities, ensuring compliance with national regulations.
– Full support in obtaining Romanian passports, handling all administrative procedures.
– Litigation and court representation against unjust decisions by Romanian authorities regarding citizenship and immigration matters.
Business & Real Estate Legal Assistance:
– Advising and assisting foreign investors in establishing businesses in Romania, from company registration to regulatory compliance.
– Legal due diligence and transactional support for foreigners purchasing property in Romania, ensuring secure investments.

Previous work experience
30 april 2020-present Managing Partner Attorney at Law at Catalina Staniu Attorney at Law
31 October 2016– 30 april 2020 – Senior lawyer within “Asset Portfolio Serviing Romania S.R.L.”
March 2012 – 28 October 2016 – Associate lawyer within ”Stanescu, Milos, Dumitru & Associates” Attorneys at Law
28 of May 2011 – 15 of December 2011, Trainee lawyer within ”Stratula Mocanu & Associates” Attorneys at Law, litigation department
1 July – 31 July 2009 – Internship within ”Catalin Stan” Law Office
15 February – 15 October 2008 – Archive operator within ”Top Factoring”, a debt recovery company
1 July – 31 July 2008 – Internship within ”Catalin Stan” Law Office
1 July – 31 July 2007 – Internship within ”Catalin Stan” Law Office