Shafi Chowdhury

Shafi Chowdhury

4.6
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 9 years

Immigration Lawyer at Queens, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum, Family

118-21 Queens Blvd, Suite 603, Queens, NY

About Shafi

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 85%

Green Card applications for immediate relatives of U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Form I-130, I-485, I-864), Removal Defense, Citizenship, N-648 Medical Waiver, Employment Based Visas and Green Cards, SIJ Petitions

9 years

85%
Family 5%

Guardianship, Custody, Divorce

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 9 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2016

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Shafi Chowdhury

118-21 Queens Blvd, Suite 603, Queens, NY, 11375

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Shafi Chowdhury's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (2)

Posted by Nazmeen | January 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Immigration Lawyer!!!

I started my search for an immigration attorney just like many of you are reading my review. My husband and I were in desperate need of finding one the best immigration lawyer for our very complicated I-751 and N-400 case. I am very Thankful Attorney Shafi Chowdhury not only represented us but made s...ure we walked out approved for both of our cases. With that being said understand every case is different but Attorney Shafi is very capable of dealing with most immigration cases. He took his time organizing, revising, making cover letter, explaining thoroughly, guiding us and preparing our file. He addressed all our questions and concerns. He provided exceptional legal representation with utmost professionalism and expertise. I highly recommend Attorney Shafi Chowdhury for anyone seeking a trustworthy and skilled attorney.

Posted by Torres | August 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very helpful and honest!

Needed help with my wife's visa processing and waiver application. Lawyer was helpful in submitting everything to the embassy in a timely manner. Family member ultimately had the visa approved and is here now in USA.

Posted by Adnan | June 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He is Very intelligent and smart

Shafi helped my case with the immigration court. I visited multiple attorneys before coming to see shafi but they only cares about money. shafi took my case and gave me a very good customer service.And fixed my declined case and add extra things and he is very professional calm and intelligent , I g...ot very clear answers to my questions, so I could manage the situation in the best way. He sounds like I could trust him with my case.l and finally i got my greencard highly recommended

Posted by Marufur | May 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Immigration Attorney!

Shafi Chowdhury is an exceptional immigration attorney. Shafi was knowledgeable, professional, and helpful.

Shafi Chowdhury

Replied last June 10, 2022

Thank you for your review!

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Unprofessional

He told me to go to his office at 12PM. I went at 11:45 AM. He saw me through the glass window, totally ignored me. at 12:30 PM, i texted him. At 12:45 PM i left . At 1:45PM he replied to my text that he just finished 11:30 meeting. i found it very unprofessional and disrespectful.

Shafi Chowdhury

Replied last June 10, 2022

Hello Sir, this was a misunderstanding as there are 4 other lawyers in our office and I was not aware that you were there for our appointment as you did not sign in or make it known to the receptionist. I texted you as soon as I could which was at 1pm. I apologize for your experience.

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Shafi Chowdhury's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Chowdhruy is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."

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Daniel Johnston

Immigration lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Chowdhury is my go-to attorney when immigration issues come up in my practice. He is highly knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate. I recommend Mr. Chowdhury for anyone seeking an experienced immigration professional."

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Kimberley Felton

Immigration lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A true champion for his clients. Shafi is someone I am proud to call a colleague. You can't go wrong when you hire him."

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Peter Zhang

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tawsif Chowdhury

Asylum lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Rahimi

Immigration lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shafi is a passionate attorney who always puts the best interests of his clients first. It is a pleasure to see him in Court where he zealously advocates for his clients' rights."

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Maaria Mahmood

Immigration lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shafi is knowledgeable about the law and respectful towards clients. Shafi has handled appearances for me in court and has done an excellent job."

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Ramy Aqel

Immigration lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Shafi is an excellent immigration attorney. He is very knowledgeable and caring. Highly recommended for all types of immigration matters."

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Sameer Nath

Immigration lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been acquainted Mr. Chowdhury for approximately 6 years and wholeheartedly endorse him. He is extremely sharp, knowledgeable on the law, and cares a lot about his clients and community."

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Michael Segreto

Immigration lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is always there to help and really cares about doing good for the community. I feel like I can ask him about questions for my own practice."

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Pouyan Darian

Immigration lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Chowdhury is an excellent immigration attorney who cares deeply about his clients. He is brutally honest and will not accept cases which he does not think are winnable, unlike many less reputable attorneys. Anybody who hires Mr. Chowdhury is lucky to have him as their attorney."

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Hui Zeng

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Ayesha Chaudry

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Elliot Rahimi

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Daniel Johnston

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Maaria Mahmood

Immigration lawyer

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Ramy Aqel

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Michael Segreto

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Sameer Nath

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Top 10 Attorney - Immigration, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2018

Top 10 Best Immigration Attorney - New York, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Darian Law

2016 - 2017

Attorney, Law Offices of Mario DeMarco, P.C.

2014 - 2016

Legal Intern, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)

Associations

2016 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

I-601A

Granted

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Education

2015

Pace University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

State University of New York, Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Proyecto Faro Community Forum on DACA

Languages

Bengali

Spanish

Urdu

English

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