Afia Yunus

Afia Yunus

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Melville, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

1 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 2N12, Melville, NY

About Afia

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Providing sound legal advice and representation in all areas of Immigration Law, including family based green card applications and petitions, employment based applications, and deportation/removal proceedings.

15 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

Yunus Law

1 Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 2N12, Melville, NY, 11747

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Afia Yunus's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

50 Client Reviews

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Posted by Muhammed | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

By far the most competent immigration attorney out there.

I applied for an EB2 NIW, I only have an undergraduate degree and was applying for a category that I barely met the requirements for. (I am also Indian, so that adds another level of complexity) There were some attorneys that didn't even bother taking my case "You don't have a chance". I went to a la...w firm partner had a meeting, peppered her with questions and she faltered, asked Afia to come in the room, and she had all the right answers. (I vet attorneys with questions I already know the answer too) Afia left that firm to start her own practice, when I found out, I became her first client. She was prompt with her responses, methodical with her approach and helped me craft a plan to get relevant introductions. I am fortunate to have my work published in magazine/connections with the state etc, she helped me edit the recommendation letters and manage the mailing etc. The end result was a cohesive petition that was successful. I got my greencard last week and I owe a thank you to Afia. If you have any questions, please reach out to Afia for a referral, and am happy to talk to you on the phone about how great Yunus Law is. (I get paid in cookies for this :D)

Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2015 | Immigration

F1 status back to active

Mrs. Yunus. Helped me with my reinstatement and gained back my F1 status. She's very professional and knowledgable. It wasn't likely that I was gonna be reinstated without her intervention. She kept me informed of my legal rights and she personally handled my case. I highly recommend her for anyone h...aving immigration problems. Because of her help I'll be able to proceed with my graduate studies. Thank you Mrs. Yunus

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2014 | Immigration

J1 Two year rule waiver

I had to obtain a J1 two year rule waiver for future h1b petitions. Ms. Yunus was very helpful and kept me well informed through out the 6 month process. She is very knowledgeable in her field and is very personable. I highly recommend her for any immigration related work.

Posted by Muhammad Ashar | October 19, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very honest and trustworthy

I hired Afia for a research-work of my case that she conducted as much as possible she could and I found that material very helpful to recognize my case where it stands and what further steps I should take. She has stuck on the better option/advice which could be beneficial for me to avoid any more p...roblems. Afia has gone beyond my expectations and has done her research work on my case extraordinary. She is the lawyer I can refer to anyone; who's looking for an attorney that should be as aforementioned qualities.

Posted by Tehmina | October 10, 2014 | Immigration

Very Knowledgeable and an Excellent Lawyer!

Ms. Yunus is an extremely successful attorney. She made every complex process of my immigration case seemlessly easy. She was very thorough by making sure she went through all the numerous deadlines with me, the ever constant changing laws, and much, much more. She did a great job of keeping me up to... date. I didn't feel like any other client. She cared about my needs. She was always there to answer my questions via e-mail, telephone or even in person. The experience and success I achieved with Ms. Yunus is absolutely outstanding and superb! I would definitely recommend her!

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Afia Yunus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Larson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Yunus is an experienced and respected attorney, and is a member of the american Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)."

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Rebecca Rangel

Immigration lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Afia is a very knowledgeable immigration attorney. Afia is professional and patient. She listens closely to her clients' situations and needs. Afia explains options, benefits and drawbacks and in a manner that is clear and easy to understand. She also responds quickly to inquires by email or phone."

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Michael Shabani

Immigration lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Yunus. She is a well respected member of the bar. Attorney Yunus is tough, talented and thorough. I am honored to recommend to anyone in need of an excellent attorney."

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Mark Daniel

General practice lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. She well-versed in many more areas of the law and has a solid grasp on the balance between legal and practical decision-making. I have personally seen her work in the areas of zoning and land use, civil litigation, civil rights, religious rights, and immigration."

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Joseph Brabender

Immigration lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ausaf Farooqi

Unknown lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melanie Elturk

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked very closely with Afia on a number of cases and as a fellow attorney, I must admit I was extremely impressed by her work. Not only is she exhaustively thorough, her extensive knowledge of the law and remarkable analytic skills put her in a league of her own. The best quality about Afia as an attorney is her ability to be transparent and forthright in a manner most beneficial to her clients. She will not waste your time. What you see is what you get - an extremely intelligent, hardworking and efficient attorney who is passionate about what she does and takes great pride in her work. You are in excellent hands with Afia."

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Amy Chiang

Immigration lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She is experienced, professional and provides a high level of service to her clients."

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Michael Shabani

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Top Contributor, Avvo

2010

Certificate of Service Award, Chicago-Kent College of Law

2008

CALI Excellence for the Future, Chicago-Kent College of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner and Principal Attorney, Yunus Law

2012 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Madrid Crost Law Group

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Lumen Legal

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Daniel Law Office

2009 - 2009

PILI Intern, American Civil Liberties Union

2009 - 2009

Licensed Legal Intern, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - 2020

American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (National Day of Action Committee)

Chair

2018 - 2019

American Immigration Lawyers' Association - Diversity Committee

Member

2012 - 2016

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cancellation of Removal

Approved, Removal was Cancelled

EB-2 with National Interest Waiver

Approved, Green Card received in under 5 months

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Education

2010

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

Juris Doctor

2007

University of Illinois at Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Immigration

Languages

Urdu

Punjabi

French

Spanish

Activity

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