Tsui H. Yee

Tsui H. Yee

also known as 余翠杏

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

15 Maiden Lane, Suite 2005, New York, NY

About Tsui

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Assist non-citizens in obtaining permanent residence ("green cards"), naturalization, nonimmigrant visas to work in the U.S. Help individuals to sponsor their family members to the U.S. Represent individuals in deportation proceedings, and obtain other relief in federal court.

27 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

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Location

Law Offices of Tsui H. Yee, P.C.

15 Maiden Lane, Suite 2005, New York, NY, 10038

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Posted by MARIA STELLA | October 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

How Immigration Cases Acquire a Human Face

Someone once told me that going through the immigration required a lot of faith. The reality is, the process is just brutal. I had gone through several immigration lawyers in three different states to help me with a work petition case and then a family petition case gone wrong. Desperation is a good ...word to describe that period of confusion, information overload, distrust and low self-esteem. (Yes, you are subjected to a form of bullying and battering by well-meaning legal and para-legal beings when they dismiss your questions with no effort to explain at all). I consider myself lucky and blessed that I got connected to Atty. Tsui Yee. I would wish every lawyer specializing in immigration cases would be like her: an attorney who sees her clients as real people and not just a case no. or receipt no. or alien no. She puts depth of understanding in every meeting with her clients. She moved me over from an original I-130 (family petition) to the stressful I-360 (special petition, I was a VAWA case) and the necessary I-756 (work permit) Having a feeling of inadequacy and loss of face is very typical of clients desperate for solutions and sometimes this warps the communication process. With Atty. Tsui, you become one in exhausting all possibilities. Communicating anxiety and a desire to understand the key supporting processes and subsequent documents of proof, becomes easier. With Atty. Tsui, the complex equation of hope plus the number of days and the number of documents and requirements exchanged back and forth with a flawed labyrinth called USCIS, is simplified. With Atty Tsui, you wind up winning your green card with the feeling of genuine gratitude and solid security and the confidence to move forward. (Yes, there will be euphoria and drama for a week or two!) I am moving forward with her to secure the future of my children, too.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Tsui is a very patient, incredibly organized and assertive lawyer with tact.

I was in a deep visa immigration limbo with a pending O-1 extraordinary ability visa petition that was stuck pending with USCIS for almost 3 years. Being lost in the legal ambiguities of immigration law, Tsui was both diligent in her plan of action and bold in fighting for my case. Essentially, USCIS... finally came back with a Request for Further Evidence saying they would only give me 6 months of an O1 before having to file all over again even though I'd been the one that had waited patiently the whole time. Tsui felt strongly that we should fight back and request the entire 3 years. I'd dealt with other lawyers who didn't totally have my back (rather their interests or the easy way out) but Tsui understand where I was coming from and was committed to getting what I had hoped for- a brand new 3 year O-1 visa. Just goes to show how far you can go with the right legal counsel and perseverance. Thank you Tsui!

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Smooth and Accommodating TN Application!

My situation was less than typical while applying for the TN visa, Tsui not only guided me through the complicated process but also patiently helped me coordinate between the various levels of the company that employs me. Very professional!

Posted by Nicholas | March 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Simply The Best, Tsui Yee Gets The Job Done!

Worked Hard on a Difficult Case. I was referred to Tsui Yee through friends who are legal headhunters. I needed an attorney who could communicate with my husband in Mandarine, handled immigration and was not frightened of my husband's case. We were denied by two other attorneys prior to finding ...Tsui. My husband's case was difficult in that he had a deportation in the court system from an Assylum Petition he had filed through a "Middle Man" firm, thinking it was a law firm, which it was not. They have since been busted and his file was likely tagged because of that. To be clear, they did eventually send a licensed attorney to court, but the representation was inadequate at best, I would use fraudulent. This had all occurred before we met, much less married. Too make a long story short, my I-130 petition took 18 months, but was approved, several months later Tsui was able to get the deportation case dismissed and today we received a Permanent Green Card. Throughout the process, Tsui was diligent, efficient and available. It has been over a 2 year process because of the difficulties involved but the important thing is she got it done.

Posted by Dorian | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

O-1 Visa Tsui Yee Testimonial

To whom it may concern, Tsui Yee is an excellent, effective and hardworking veteran immigration attorney. By retaining her, I am now currently living out my dream if working as a journalist in New York City. As a Canadian international, it was difficult knowing which direction to turn once my OPT ...following my year of graduate studies in the U.S. ended. I almost got married prematurely as another alternative to remaining in America. Thankfully, Tsui guided me down the path to an O-1 visa, answering any and all questions I had about the complicated and lengthy process. Her fees are reasonable, too, especially in comparison to other firms I investigated. Tsui is also flexible, friendly, and accessible. I recommend her to all my international colleagues, journalist or not. Even if you're not pursuing an O-1 visa, Tsui will be able to answer questions and help you aggressively pursue the visa best suited to your own personal situation. Thank you Tsui! Sincerely, Dorian Multimedia Journalist Brooklyn, NY

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Tsui H. Yee's Lawyer Endorsements

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

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"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Corey Lee

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

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"I was coming to Tsui when I first started my immigration practice and she had a wealth of knowledge. She continues to be an honest, caring, and knowledgeable immigration attorney in both business immigration law and deportation defense. I highly recommend her."

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Reina Boaz

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

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"Tsui is an expert, highly respected lawyer on complex immigration issues. Tsui has such a great reputation in the legal community as a seasoned immigration attorney with extensive experience in many different types of non immigrant and immigrant visas."

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Shahrina Ankhi-Krol

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Tsui for a few years. She is knowledgeable, personable, and a true professional. I recommend Tsui without hesitation."

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Cari Rincker

Immigration lawyer | Jun 22

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"I have known Tsui for several years through the NYC lawyer community. With every encounter that I have had with Tsui, she has been extremely professional. I am impressed with her knowledge and experience as an immigration lawyer. I know you will be in good hands with Tsui."

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Paul Grotas

Immigration lawyer | May 22

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is excellent and has a lot of knowledge about immigration. We frequently talk about common issues"

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Jared Leung

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

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"I have known Tsui for several years and have presented with her on panel on immigration. I was very impressed with her in-depth knowledge of the intricacies of US immigration law. Because of her knowledge, she can think of any potential issue holistically and come up with a solution. But most of all, Tsui is personable and very easy to work with. She is always willing to help and share her considerable knowledge and experience of immigration law practice. Tsui is a lawyer that I would trust my own clients with. I fully endorse her."

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Matthew Merrick

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

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"Tsui is an excellent immigration attorney with a true passion for her work. She is very conscious of the needs of her clients and provides top quality representation at every turn. I highly endorse Tsui."

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Dhenu Maru

Immigration lawyer | Jun 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Yee is a passionate about immigration laws and keeps up to date on current issues in immigration."

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Eve Guillergan

Immigration lawyer | Jan 14

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"I am familiar with Tsui's work as we previously worked together at a law firm. She is a wonderful and caring professional who serves her clients well. I can also attest to her knowledge and dedication as an immigration attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

NY Metro Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers

2016

Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business, 2016, SuperLawyers 2016

2016

NY Metro Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers

2012

Dena Coye Outstanding Woman Entrepreneurship, National Minority Business Council, Inc.

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Tsui H. Yee, P.C.

2010 - 2017

Partner, Guerrero Yee LLP

2005 - 2010

Partner, Yee Durkin & Puri LLP

2002 - 2005

Associate, Spar & Bernstein, P.C.

Associations

2017 - Present

New York City Bar

Member

2017 - Present

New York City Bar

Member, Asian Affairs Committee

2017 - Present

Asian American Bar Association of New York

Member, Asia Practice Committee

AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association)

2011 - 2015

Asian American Bar Association of the City of New York

Co-Chair, Immigration Law Committee

2010 - 2015

New York County Lawyers Association

Co-Chair, Solo / Small Firm Practice Committee

Education

1998

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

NAPABA Eastern Super Regional Conference ICE's Prosecutorial Discretion

2012

Market and Sustain Your Practice in 2012 Market and Sustain Your Practice in 2012

2012

Immigration Service Fraud Prevention Seminar Immigration Service Fraud Prevention Seminar

2012

Columbia Law School APALSA – Conference 2012 Perspectives and Perceptions of Asians Americans in Legal Practice”

2012

5 Ways to Use Search Engines for Marketing 5 Ways to Use Search Engines for Marketing

Publications

Languages

Cantonese

Activity

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