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Evangeline M. Chan

Immigration Attorney at New York, NY

5.0   16 reviews
  • Licensed for 21 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2001
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Evangeline M. Chan has extensive knowledge and experience in the area of immigration law. The depth and breadth of her practice includes everything from investment- and employment-based visas to the more complex and highly technical intersection of criminal and immigration law. With her tenacity and personalized approach to each individual case, she has earned a reputation amongst her clients and peers as not just a seasoned professional but a compassionate advocate.

She currently serves as Director of the Immigration Law Project of Safe Horizon, the country's leading victim assistance organization.  She is also an adjunct assistant professor of Immigration Law at CUNY School of Professional Studies and CUNY Hunter College. In addition, she is also a faculty member of Marino Legal, providing continuing legal education lectures on immigration law to attorneys. 

She regularly conducts community and media outreach, speaking and writing about immigration law, policy and trends to raise public awareness. She has been published in Forbes, the New York Law Journal, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, among others. An active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), she lobbied with AILA on Capitol Hill for immigration reform in 2012, 2013 and 2017, educating members of Congress and their staff on the current issues with our immigration system.

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Law Offices of Evangeline M. Chan
555 Fifth Avenue
14th Floor
New York, NY, 10017

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Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
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 well. 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!!
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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| 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 2, 2017
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
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 friend. 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!!
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Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2017
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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 really 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.
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Posted by Linda | August 17, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
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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Posted by Vladimir | May 6, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Outstanding and professional service
Evangeline Chan helped my wife and I to successfully get our green cards (self-petition/formerly O-1). From day one Evangeline was extremely professional. During the whole process she kept us updated and always responded to our questions in a very clear and timely manner. Her advice was very thorough and well researched. I would highly recommend her services to anyone in need of a lawyer for immigration issues.
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Posted by Eva | December 31, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
We hired Evangeline to get a Greencard for me. We were happy that we choose Evangeline, because she was very positive and gave us hope that everything will go smoothly. She is very well organized and the whole process went fast and without any problems. We highly recommend to hire Evangeline as a lawyer for any immigration topics.
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Posted by Gladys | September 4, 2015
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Excellent lawyer
Ms Evangeline is a great lawyer I really recommend her to everybody. She has helped me and most of my family get our green card ... My whole family has deal with a lot of lawyers trying to stablish our status in this country... Many of these we didn't even met ...they always make us deal with their Asistants ... Ms Evangeline is the only one that has personally help us through all the process until everything is final ... Thank you so much for everything ms Evangeline
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Posted by Susan | August 6, 2015
Always believed in us!!!
Evangeline Chan is an exceptional attorney. My husband and I went to her to help my husband get his green card. After a couple denials, Evangeline never gave up and used everything she knew to get our dream to happen and today my husband has his green card and we are so grateful to her.
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2015
Got my Q1 visa!!
I want to appreciate Evangeline for helping me apply for the Q1 visa to teach at a private secondary school. She made herself very accessible through emails and was very patient to answer all my questions. I would recommend Evangeline to anyone I know who need a professional immigrant lawyer!
Posted by Tomasz | April 15, 2015
Client
I would like to thank Ms. Evangeline Chan for her work on my immigration case, which happened to be successful. Her legal expertise, clear communication, a great responsiveness and a quality of service are excellent. I would recommend her as an immigration lawyer to anyone.
Posted by Luis Roman | October 10, 2014
Client
I Want to thank attorney Evangeline ,for their professionalism and fighting in immigration cases, Iam completely satisfied ; i personally would recommend it.
Posted by Anna | August 25, 2014
Excellent Business Contract / Operating Agreement Revision Service
In July of 2014, I found myself in need of sound legal advice regarding the sale of my partnership share in a small business I owned. I had begun an event catering business in the city of New York with one other partner, and over the years I invested much time and energy into building a client base and profile for our company as well as planning for and executing various events. When I decided to transition to Los Angeles in pursuit of other career aspirations, but with the intention of also bringing our event business in some capacity, my partner had misgivings. My partner in our established LLC did not wish for me to retain any share of our business in New York, as partner or investor, once I moved. Furthermore, my partner had misgivings about allowing me to utilize any iteration of the name of our established business when opening shop in Los Angeles. I had issue with this because, as I was leaving within the first five years of our LLC's operation, much of my work for the company had not yet produced monetary reward. I believed that the seeds I had sown for our business would only begin to bear fruit in my absence, and I wanted very much for my initial investment of unpaid time and energy to be rewarded. Over the course of negotiations, Evangeline Chan offered sage advice about diminishing my partnership sale vs. selling my share outright and how to do so in the best possible way to protect my investments. Ms. Chan also advised me regarding the legal ramifications of utilizing an iteration of our existing LLC's name in Los Angeles, and she advised me regarding how to trade off the business I had established in New York when seeking clients in Los Angeles. Without Ms. Chan's thorough and compassionate attention, I would not have known to ask the right questions or to frame the sale in a way that would have been as beneficial to me in the long run. Ms. Chan, in an efficient and reasonable way, helped me to negotiate the buyout of my partnership with the provision that I would be free to do business as I saw fit in Los Angeles, independent of my New York LLC, but while trading off the work I had generated for the New York business. Ms. Chan was a delight to work with. She was punctual, responsive, insightful and efficient, and I would highly recommend her service to anyone in need of legal counsel.
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Posted by Yuta | August 21, 2014
Best imigration lawyer I have ever met.
Very helpful to solve my situation and always gave me a right direction.
Posted by Wendy | July 31, 2014
A pleasure to work with and confidence in immigration law. Great experience!
I would like to show my appreciation to Evangeline for assisting my husband and I in applying for his green card. She asserted thorough knowledge and experience with the USCIS by clarifying our concerns and explaining in detail the transition of my husband's E2 visa to one of a permanent resident. She made herself accessible throughout the day (and evenings!) and demonstrated patience in explaining what was pertinent in the process to ensure that our experience was seamless. Thank you Evangeline!
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Posted by Charles Hunter | May 13, 2014
charles hunter
MS. Chan is intelligent, persistent and was very patient with my friend who is also a "battered wife " she sent hours and e-mails and phone calls to follow up with us and all the required references. I highly recommend her to everyone I know
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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.2 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Director, Immigration Law Project
  • Safe Horizon
  • 2017 - Present
  • Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law
  • CUNY School of Professional Studies
  • 2013 - Present
  • Instructor of Immigration Law
  • CUNY Hunter College
  • 2013 - Present
  • Interim Director, Immigration Law Project
  • Safe Horizon
  • 2015 - 2015
  • Attorney
  • Private Immigration Law Firm
  • 2009 - 2013
  • Legal Advocate, Immigration Law Project
  • Safe Horizon
  • 2007 - 2009
  • Associate Attorney
  • Seyfarth Shaw
  • 2006 - 2007
  • Associate Attorney
  • Cullen & Dykman, LLP
  • 2001 - 2006
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Education

  • Brooklyn Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2000
  • Fordham University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1997

Legal Cases

  • EB-1 Extraordinary Ability (Self-Petition)
  • Granted
  • Q Visa (Cultural Exchange)
  • Granted

Associations

  • AILA National
  • Media Advocacy Committee Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Marino Legal
  • Faculty
  • 2013 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • CUNY Citizenship Now Volunteer Corps.
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Media and Advocacy Committee and Law Students Committee Member
  • 2015 - 2015
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin

Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2015
  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2014
  • Quarter Finalist
  • National Trial Advocacy
  • 2000

Speaking Engagements

  • Brooklyn Law Immigration Society Spring Alumni Dinner
  • Current Immigration Issues - H1Bs, DACA and more
  • 2015
  • Bride the Gap CLE
  • Humanitarian-Based Immigration Benefits
  • 2015
  • Legal Clinic
  • Business Immigration - Immigrating Through Investments
  • 2014
  • Legal Clinic
  • DACA and Provisional Waivers
  • 2014
  • Careers in Immigration Law
  • Careers in the Private Immigration Bar
  • 2011
  • Career Conversations
  • Careers in Immigration Law
  • 2010
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Attorney endorsements

Received (6)
Given (4)
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Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Evangeline is great immigration attorney. I highly recommend her."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Chan is an experienced and dedicate professional. I endorse this lawyer!"
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New York Immigration Lawyer Evangeline M. Chan
Evangeline M. Chan
Immigration Attorney
New York, NY
Licensed for 21 years