Evangeline M. Chan

Evangeline M. Chan

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

555 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

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Law Offices of Evangeline M. Chan

555 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10017

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Evangeline M. Chan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

Anonymous

I sought help from attorney Evangeline in mid-December 2014 for a couple of things including my eligibility to apply for asylum and the strength of my application. Evangeline being always honest from the beginning to the end about my case, which I really liked, helped me navigate my case and life wel...l. She demonstrated care for her client(s) and was always happy to help even from the smallest, unrelated inquiries to coming to her client's defense when the smallest, littlest things were questioned by an asylum officer. I got granted asylum without being referred to an immigration judge in September 2017. I don't think I would have been able to do this without her. Thank you, Evangeline!!

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Immigration

Miss Chan did the excellent work on my case. I can't get a good outcome without her help. She is a very responsible and understanding lawyer whom I want to thank from the bottom of my heart and also highly recommend for you.

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2017 | Immigration

Consultation

I had a consultation with Ms. Chan on my change of visa status issue. My case is a bit complicated and Ms. Chan explained it in every specific detail and answered all my questions in professional way. She understood my concerns and offered really helpful advice. I felt like I was treated like a frien...d. Plus, she also got a prompt reply to my follow-up questions afterwards. Really appreciate that! Ms. Chan is a quite organized, professional lawyer with dedication into details. Will recommend!!

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2017 | Immigration

Consultation

Evangeline gave me the best consultation I could hope for. I am on an expiring OPT with a few options and she explained what each trajectory would look like for me. Prior to consulting with her, I had already spoken to three other lawyers who each gave me their own professional advice. None of them r...eally took the time to ask me about my situation and were willing to listen to the complexity of my case. Evangeline put in a lot of time to research all the possible options for me and also illustrated what each process would look like. She was patient and generous with her time to explain and answer the many questions that I had which made me feel like she really wanted to help. By the end of the consultation I left with a plan that I was happy with and all of my questions answered. Evangeline also answered follow up questions after the consultation very promptly, clearly and thoroughly. She was very professional, intelligent and thorough the entire time. She's just been an amazing help and have continuously given me the best advice.

Posted by Linda | August 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration Assistance

My husband and I felt so overwhelmed when we decided to move to the United States from Switzerland and, in doing so, seek a Green Card for him. Even though we had been married for more than 30 years, the process seemed impossibly difficult. Then a friend recommended that we seek help from her lawyer,... Evangeline Chan. From the moment we met her, we felt relieved and knew that she would assist us until the end. She is very professional, highly informed and follows you from the beginning to the end. My husband was approved last Friday and we are so excited. We could have never done this without our excellent attorney, Evangeline Chan! Thank you again for making the impossible possible Evangeline!

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Evangeline M. Chan's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Cromwell

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Chan. She is extremely conscientious, knows the ins and outs of immigration law, and works diligently to obtain the best results for her clients. In the case we worked on together, her strategic planning resulted in our client's expeditious release from custody."

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Kenneth Landau

Immigration lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Evangeline M. Chan was recently a guest on my weekly radio show, "Law You Should Know" to discuss the many types of non-immigrant visas. In interviewing her for the show I found her not only extremely knowledgeable but able to communicate complex information in a manner her clients can understand. I know from interviewing hundreds of lawyers that few attorneys are able to do this."

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Shilpa Malik

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Evangeline is one of the most detail oriented and through lawyers in the profession. She gives every case more than her 100% and will find legal solutions that are best suited for her clients' needs. I would most definitely recommend her to clients seeking immigration assistance."

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Wycuie Bouknight

Immigration lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a former Assistant Chief Counsel for the Department Of Homeland Security I have had the privaledge to watch Attorney Chan practice immigration law for several years. Attorney Chan is knoweldgable and very professional. She has an excellent relationship with her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Schulman

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Evangeline is great immigration attorney. I highly recommend her."

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Nataliya Gavlin

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Chan is an experienced and dedicate professional. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Shilpa Malik

Immigration lawyer

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Immigration lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

2000

Quarter Finalist, National Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Director, Immigration Law Project, Safe Horizon

2013 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law, CUNY School of Professional Studies

2013 - Present

Instructor of Immigration Law, CUNY Hunter College

2015 - 2015

Interim Director, Immigration Law Project, Safe Horizon

2009 - 2013

Attorney, Private Immigration Law Firm

2007 - 2009

Legal Advocate, Immigration Law Project, Safe Horizon

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw

2001 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Cullen & Dykman, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

AILA National

Media Advocacy Committee Member

2013 - Present

Marino Legal

Faculty

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

CUNY Citizenship Now Volunteer Corps.

Member

2015 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Media and Advocacy Committee and Law Students Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-1 Extraordinary Ability (Self-Petition)

Granted

Q Visa (Cultural Exchange)

Granted

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Education

2000

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Fordham University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Law You Should Know - Nassau Academy of Law CLE The ABC's of NonImmigrant Visas

2015

Brooklyn Law Immigration Society Spring Alumni Dinner

Current Immigration Issues - H1Bs, DACA and more

2015

Bride the Gap CLE

Humanitarian-Based Immigration Benefits

2014

Legal Clinic

DACA and Provisional Waivers

2014

Legal Clinic

Business Immigration - Immigrating Through Investments

2013

2011

Careers in Immigration Law

Careers in the Private Immigration Bar

2010

Career Conversations

Careers in Immigration Law

Publications

Languages

Spanish

Cantonese

Mandarin

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