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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Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Compassion

Posted by RN | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

vawa recipient /Male/prior arrest

I’m a VAWA recipient with a prior arrest. I came to share my testimony I know Attorney Yee way back in 2014. I went and consulted with her co-lawyer about an immigration inquiry while sitting down in the client reception area I heard Attorney Yee talking to her client over the phone I was amazed at h...ow she explained what to do in other words well explain what are procedures to be done. I stood up and ask the receptionist what the name of the other lawyer which is Attorney Yee whom I‘m referring to. Five years after I have in counter most traumatic experience in my life and my immigration status is in limbo I have to file vawa despite I’m a male recipient with a prior arrest I didn’t have any doubts to go and consult to Attorney Yee regarding my case she listens to me and discusses what’s my possibilities. And she laydowns all the possibilities. Attorney Yee is very meticulous and very detailed in everything gathering my case. the only things that motivated me I could remember from her words you have a strong case and motivate me in pursuing my case despite the emotional incapabilities that I have encountered from my wife. As the case moves forward Attorney Yee was always there to communicate the updates to my case. She’s a person who will not leave you hanging or halfway. she always there’s and responds to you. As the review said. She is an Immigration Attorney with a golden heart for immigrants. As my vawa petition moving forward I didn’t feel anxious about my petition and my chances of getting approved instead, I’m very optimistic that I will be approved for my petition because Attorney Yee will fight for you. Since day one of my petition I’m very confidence that will win my petition because of her how she handles it.And I really saw how she reply to Request of Evidence very precisely and well detailed. I highly recommend Attorney Yee. Thank you so much Attorney Yee for all the effort you have done for me and I will treasure it. Thank you see you again in my filling to citizenship Attorney.Godbless.

Posted by Dolly Gael Andrino | December 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Forever Grateful!

Dear Attorney Tsui, Words cannot describe how grateful I am to you for taking my case. In all honesty, I was already at the end of the rope and had exhausted all my resources and had no one else to turn to until I got a hold of you. Your calm and empathetic demeanor(without you knowing) offers emo...tional support to me. You are a beacon of hope to me and my family. I know I had a very difficult case and we have encountered so many issues and challenges but you worked tirelessly, you stood and guided me through the entire lengthy process. You always re-assured my doubts. You listened to my questions and provided me answers in words i understand. You always keep me in the loop about filed papers and every little step that needed to be handled to move my case forward to absolute SUCCESS! I may not be you your “most profitable client” due to my financial situation but i will confidently tell you this Attorney Tsui, I AM YOUR MOST GRATEFUL CLIENT and that comes from my heart. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ATTORNEY TSUI H. YEE AND HER FIRM TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY BECAUSE I KNOW SHE WILL FIGHT HARD AND WILL GO ABOVE AND BEYOND AND WILL DO EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO ENSURE A POSITIVE OUTCOME. Dolly Gael Namoc

Posted by Sanna and Tony | September 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Tsui is AMAZING!

Tsui Yee has been our immigration lawyer for almost ten years. We first came to the US with I-visas (media visas) and with her help, we just received out Green Cards. Tsui is extremely professional, reassuring, kind and helpful - and she has made an often frustrating process bearable for us. We will ...hire Tsui again when it's time to apply for citizenship and we could not recommend her more. She is amazing!

Posted by Surane | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Review for Tsui Yee

To say Tsui Yee is a great immigration lawyer is to sell her short. The level of service and support that Tsui has provided me over the past few years has been absolutely paramount to my permanent residency here in the U.S. – if not for her efforts, I truly do not believe I would have progressed as f...ar as I have, in fact I might have been sent back to my home country by now. After helping me acquire my initial two-year green card, Tsui most recently put together my submission to have temporary conditions removed, which was not a straightforward process due to a unique set of circumstances in my life. She had to apply for a special waiver, and had to compile a thorough case file for USCIS' consideration of my continued residency. Because of this, I constantly lived in fear of having my life in California stripped away from me, especially with the current administration in place. But Tsui always gave me faith that I would be okay, and put in so much work to make sure I had a place here, that I still felt like I had a future here. It is because of Tsui Yee that I am now a proud, permanent resident of the U.S. And I will continue to retain her services as I apply for citizenship over the coming year. If I could offer any recommendation for a professional in any industry, it would without question be for her. Not only is she exceptional at what she does, but you will not find a person with a bigger heart to work on your behalf, especially in your time of need. If you can, retain Tsui Yee for your immigration journey, she will have your back and do everything in her power to get you where you want to be. Simply put, she will change your life…she changed mine. Sincerely, Surane W Permanent Resident – Los Angeles, CA, USA

Posted by Grace | June 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Attorney in NYC

I should have written this review a few months ago, but got really busy with work and Covid-19 changes. Tsui helped me with my family based immigration process. She is very knowledgeable, caring and professional attorney you can ever find in NYC. She charges reasonable fee and provides you with quali...ty services. I started to prepare for family-based immigration in early 2018 and got frustrated after seeing a few immigration attorneys. They were either unorganized or unprofessional. Some of them charge unreasonable fees. Eventually I found Tsui on Google. I left a message on her webpage and got response pretty soon. We had an initial meeting at Tsui’s office and had a very smooth conversation. I noticed a few things about Tsui during that meeting which led me have her as my immigration lawyer: 1) Tsui is a very good listener and always ask good questions. When I talked about my story and my requests, Tsui listened carefully and took good notes. She asked follow-up questions when she needed clarifications. 2) Tsui was well prepared. She was knowledgeable regarding the petition process, and was able to answer all of my questions about the application, required documentation and interview. 3) Tsui treats her clients with professional care and is very empathetic about client’s situations. She cared about my background and provided professional perspectives. The immigration process was very long and exhausting, but Tsui’s knowledge and experience made my life a lot easier. Whenever I emailed her about some questions I had, she always responded within a reasonable time. Tsui and her associates prepared my paperwork with efficiency and high quality. When I got busy with work and couldn’t keep track of things, she reminded me of what documents I needed to prepare so she could help me with the next steps or when is the next important date for meeting/appointment/interview. She provided good suggestions regarding interview preparation and went through the documents with me in detail. I felt a lot more confident after the prep meeting with her. I owe her this review for a while. I would highly recommend her if you need immigration service or consultation. Her professional experience and work ethics will definitely add value to you specific situation.

Tsui Yee

Replied last June 16, 2020

Thank you so much Grace, for your thoughtful review. It was a pleasure helping you obtain your permanent residence. Hope you are doing well! Regards, Tsui

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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

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Publications

Languages

Cantonese

Activity

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