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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5.0 /5.0

93 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kriscx168 | April 01, 2014 | Immigration

Found a great Immigration attorney

We met Tsui in late 2008 when my wife was detained by the US Border Patrol in Upstate New York and Tsui has been representing us since. My wife was detained and sent back to her native country under Tsui’s advisement to accept a voluntary departure rather than deportation. We had been living apart fo...r years and went thru so much during this difficult period and Tsui has always been very supportive. She is very knowledgeable and is extremely helpful. Tsui handled our case from day one from the detainment to bond hearing to the filing of the waiver and an approval. It took awhile but ultimately my wife's I-601 waiver was approved. My wife is on her way to the United States and she will receive her green card very soon after she enters the United States. Tsui is a great and a very compassionate attorney. Tsui has been helping us since 2008 and during that time she underwent couple changes in her organization and she ultimately joined Guerrero and Yee, LLP. Tsui always took our case with her and she never once lost a focus. We strongly recommend Tsui and she is a Pro. Tsui is an honest and compassionate attorney. She always tells you the truth and never gets your hopes up and down. To be honest... writing this brief review here won't do her justice. Tsui is that good and we strongly recommend you to see and consult her if you have any immigration issue(s).

Posted by Fatoumata Barry | March 12, 2014 | Immigration

Immigration Attorney in community

I would highly like to advocate Tsui H.Yee as an Immigration Attorney because she's an marvelous immigration attorney who is always their to serve her clients with their needs, she's also a glorious and caring professional lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2014 | Immigration

Highly Recommended

Tsui is the perfect immigration lawyer - understanding, patient, knowledgeable, and competent. She achieved the best possible outcome for my case.

Posted by Sylvain | February 04, 2013 | Immigration

Tsui appoited to be at our immigration appoitment

Tsui was my lawyer's pick to represent me in New York. My wife and I were really please with her service. She organized a dry run meeting to prepare us for the interview. It went very well and we didn't feel rushed and Tsui took time to go over many questions to get us ready. The day of the appo...intment, Tsui came ready and I would recommend anybody who's nervous to have a lawyer present. It is really comforting! Thanks for helping us get through!

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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Tsui H. Yee's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

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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

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

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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

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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