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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93 Client Reviews

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Posted by Maryam | July 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

100% Recommended

I was referred to Tsui via family and friends who have worked with her in the past and had very positive reviews regarding her friendly yet professional attitude, efficiency and dedication. I hired her as the attorney for my I-751 waiver case in early 2018 and had the best experience. She and her tea...m are very dedicated and focused. I received very clear instructions of what was required on my end, my questions were answered thoroughly, and I was kept in the loop every step of the way. My favorite part of working with Tsui was her swift responses; as an anxious client having good communication was extremely vital to me. My I-751 waiver was accepted in June 2019 and I can’t thank Tsui enough for making the process smooth and stress-free for me! I look forward to seeking her help again when the time comes to file my N-400 application and would recommend her to everyone who is looking for an immigration lawyer who is well-versed regarding the process, is compassionate and extremely responsive to all her clients queries and concerns.

Posted by Moein | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Super Lawyer

Attorney Tsui Yee does have the knowledge, legal expertise, and charisma of a great lawyer, but beside that, I would recognize her for devotion, care and compassion that you only see in a great friend. Tsui just helped me with an O-1 visa. My endeavor of switching status from F-1 to O-1 was off t...o a rocky start since right after our first consultation meeting, EO 13769 ― the travel ban ― was issued and my country of citizenship was on the list. During a period that no one had a clear idea as what the implications were and how people like me would be affected by the order, Tsui reassuringly told me “we are going to fight as hard as we can.” Over the course of the next couple of months she made me feel empowered and encouraged, guided me and helped me reinforce my case in a way that my visa was granted shortly after submission. She started with emphatic understanding of me, as a person, not merely as a case (my life circumstances, achievements, my goals, etc.) then she tailored a personal narrative for my O-1 application and helped me bring the evidences and paperworks together. If anyone involved in the case on my end, (like my agent, my clients or those who wrote recommendation letters on my behalf) had any questions, she would personally get in touch with them to clarify the issue, providing detailed legal references, along with layman’s language. She was succinct, persuasive, and made the effort for them to understand fully the scope of their involvement and do their part wholeheartedly. She was always ready for strategic tweaks. Once that I had to replace an entity in my application, she generously redid some works she had already done. All and all, I never felt anything short of full understanding, support and adequacy in representation. In our current political atmosphere that even legal immigrants like me are likely to face a share of distress and disarray, in attorneys like Tsui Yee we shall trust.

Posted by Gabriel | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Nothing short of an guarding Angel!

I am not sure how I could express my gratitude... Tsui Yee is more than an uncommon immigration attorney -- she is one of a kind human being. Her dedication and her diligence will not be matched by anyone. For more than a decade prior I was (mis)represented by a (so-called) premier INS Attorney.... I had the fortune to meet Tsui Yee and she immediately took charge of my case, which had been mishandled by my prior attorney to the point that it was stuck in process at the INS office. Tsui filed for FOIA; got a copy of my case (which I never received from my previous attorney); and spent time to explain all of the implications. Once she understood the gravity of the situation she took the time to try to find any resolution, even going personally to the USCIS Offices asking for a status update. Due to the confidential nature of my (mis)filed case, she could not get an answer at first but pressed on until I finally received my appointment. She took the time, went with me to the scheduled appointment, and asked the officer to change the nature of my application since there were extenuating circumstances. In the end I received my Green Card and I owe it all to her. If you need help, look no further! Thank you for getting me out of a desperate situation!

Posted by Liam | December 12, 2016 | Immigration

Warm, experienced, and professional

I had a consultation with Tsui to review my naturalization application (which I had already submitted a few months prior). She provided answers to all my questions, clarification where needed, and general advice relevant to my case. She's also friendly and personable which makes dealing with immigrat...ion law a lot easier from an applicant perspective. I'd highly recommend Tsiu for anything related to your immigration case, even if just a simple consultation to shed light on any uncertainty.

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.

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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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