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

Practice Areas

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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

No misconduct found

Location

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

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

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Tsui H. Yee's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

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Posted by Braulio | January 08, 2013 | Immigration

O-1 Visa

It's the second time I work with Tsui: first time was to get my O-1 visa and recently to renew it. Tsui is super responsive, knowledgeable and trustworthy, plus very friendly and nice to work it.

Posted by Matthew Nugent | November 29, 2012

Best Lawyer Ever!!!

The best of the best, Ms. Yee and her staff are extremely professional, reassuring and efficient. You will be at ease knowing your case is being given the highest and greatest attention. Truly thankful!!!! Highly Recommended!!

Posted by Hasnain | October 26, 2012 | Asylum

I must say she is great

Well Ms Tsui H Yee is one of the best so far. i met with two more lawyer one doesn't have time for me and the other one disappointed me as well as discouraged me telling me that i have a weak case, then some one recommend me for Ms Tsui. She was too kind to me even most of the time i was late for my ...appointment but she didn't mind. She heard my case and then work on my case along with her partner. she told me that you have a big reason and a very good chance to be granted as she was right and with in 2-3 months the US government granted me asylum thanks to her. I am always thankful to her as she is the best and i recommend most of the people when asked from me . Even my friends always say that your attorney is the best its your luck and the effort of her that you got your status in no time.

Posted by Helen | October 02, 2012 | Immigration

Strongly recommend!

Ms. Yee did such a great job on my H1B petition . She is a very engaged, knowledgeable, and professional immigrant attorney. She was very responsible and capable when desling with challenges in my case. She is definitely the first choice for me in the future. I strongly recommend her!

Posted by Yasmin | September 13, 2012 | Immigration

Strongly recommended: Tsui H.Yee, Guerrero Yee LLP

Strongly recommended: Tsui H.Yee, Guerrero Yee LLP In August of this year, I got my 10 year green card. My immigration lawyer was Tsui H.Yee who did a tremendous amount of work to get my case approved. Tsui is an 'angel' lawyer. In March 2011, I went to see a Chinese lawyer in Flushing, NY. He w...as very bad - tried to induce me to pay him, but once I paid him to perform legal work, he claimed that I only paid him a consultation fee and that I needed to pay him more. He was such a terrible lawyer, that I was ashamed that he was Chinese and taking advantage of Chinese clients. In May 2011, I met with Tsui to discuss my case. Tsui helped me to apply for a green card, and encouraged me throughout the process. Ten months after my case was filed, I received a work permit. Fifteen months later, I received my ten-year green card. Tsui is honest and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in immigration law. She is very responsive, and always answered all of my questions by e-mail and telephone. She is a trusted professional, is excellent at communication with clients, and I feel as if she is my friend. My case involved emotional abuse; I was married for eight years to a very controlling spouse, and I was trapped in marriage that was dysfunctional and broken. Applying for a green card as a battered spouse involves a certain degree of difficulty. Tsui kept me informed about each stage of the case. I completely trusted her, and am very satisfied and happy with the outcome. Tsui has outstanding personal qualities, and is the best lawyer I have ever dealt with.

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Corey Lee

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

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Publications

Languages

Cantonese

Activity

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