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 Luz | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing immigration attorney

I’d highly recommend Tsui, she’s an amazing and experienced immigration attorney. She helped me secure an O1 visa as a journalist, she was very clear as to whether I met the requirements and what exactly I needed to file my application. Once I gathered all my paperwork, it took her less than 2 weeks ...to put together my application and after submitting it she got it approved within exactly 15 calendar days without expedite processing —USCIS processed the application before even cashing the check for expedite processing. She’s very responsive and friendly. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Sophie | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EVERYTHING WE COULD ASK FOR AND MORE!

From the moment we met Tsui, she was a very personable and confident lawyer who walked us through the permanent residency process step by step. She personally answered all of our concerns and was quick to respond via email with any outstanding questions not addressed in meetings. Her professionalism ...shined in following up to ensure we had all our documents and information at each stage of the process as well as being directly involved. With the ongoing immigration climate, Tsui’s calming attitude reassured us that our case would proceed smoothly. Despite a few hiccups in the process, we are confident that because of her expertise and professionalism, navigating the journey from application submission to permanent residency approval took little more than half a year. Therefore, we highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking help with their immigration needs.

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 Fong | January 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card for my wife

Let me take a moment to thank Tsui Yee and her assistant Yasmin in successfully obtaining a green card for my wife in only a year’s time frame, even when there were complications in our case. Tsui and her assistant handled our matter with so much care and professionalism. I truly was amazed at how c...onfident and knowledgeable Tsui and her staff are. After reviewing our case, Tsui and her staff gave us a sense of comfort and hope, reassuring us every step of the way. My wife and I did approach other so-called “Super Lawyers” before hiring Tsui, but none of them were able to instill the same amount of care and attention to our case. My wife and I were feeling a lot despair over her immigration status -- until we found Tsui Yee through AVVO.com, a legal services web portal. Not only did Tsui help with our case, but her assistant Yasmin, is extraordinarily detail-oriented and meticulous, constantly following up with our submissions and constantly reminding me to plan ahead and to communicate with my step daughter in China. I can't thank Tsui and her staff enough for helping my wife and I throughout this stressful journey of obtaining a green card for my wife. I am now in the process of sponsoring my step-daughter to come to the U.S., and look forward to achieving this next step with Tsui’s help. Many thanks and blessings from the bottom of my heart - Tsui Yee is truly a lawyer who has a magical touch that turned my despair into hope

Posted by S. | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Warm, thorough, and realistic. Could not have asked for a better lawyer!

Attorney Tsui Yee helped me gain permanent residency after a slew of bad decisions which resulted in a 212(a)(6)(C)(i)(I). After consulting with many law firms of all sizes and with varying fees in the New York State area, we decided to retain Tsui Yee Immigration. Though each of the three law fi...rms we narrowed our search to were equally capable of taking on our case, we felt most comfortable with Tsui. She was warm, thorough, and realistic. Given the complexity and difficulty of our case, it was important to us that we felt heard and trusted. We could not confidently say that about any other firm or lawyer we spoke with. There were several procedures and filings required for our case, and Tsui and her legal assistant, Yasmin, were with us every step of the way, including accompanying us to our visa interview (when permitted), and preparing us for any and all questions we may have been asked along the way. At times we were frustrated and anxious, however, Tsui and Yasmin remained patient, empathetic, and calm. They addressed our every concern, answered our calls (during the holidays, no less), and responded to our emails with a reassuring sense of thoroughness. Through a series of expedited requests, our filings took two years before my waivers were approved, though our process could have easily taken much longer. Tsui and Yasmin were very diligent in following-up on our behalf, understanding our sense of urgency. While processes and wait times are completely out of our control, regardless of estimated response and filing times listed on the USCIS website, Tsui and Yasmin did their best to manage our expectations, knowing the unknown. Tsui came highly recommended from several friends and acquaintances of ours, and there are truly no words to express our gratitude. They are, truly, lifesavers and we are forever in their debt.

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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

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

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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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