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

1

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 Wasim | March 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great immigration lawyer

Afia did a great job in how she handled our case in such a professional manner. Her team always quickly replied to any questions or concerns we had. She also did a great job prepping us in everything. Afia spent time listening to my situation and then freely gave advice about the best solution. H...er advice worked out well and I am most grateful for the direction that she pointed me in. Pleasant to talk with and a credit to the attorney profession. I would highly recommend attorney Afia and the entire Yunus Law firm. great lawyer, fantastic human being!

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2018

N400 case

Had a question and Afia responded in timely manner. We also spoke and she clarified my concern

Posted by James | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Afia is an Awesome lawyer!

I first met Afia at the peak of President Donald Trump's travel ban in the Spring of 2017 when she was invited by Camden County College to explain the nitty gritties of the travel ban to international students of the college.I was a student there. I listened to her presentation and decided to engage ...her as my lawyer because I was out of status at the time. Two years earlier though, my wife had petitioned for me. But because she was a greencard holder, I was asked by the NVC to wait till my priority date was up. From the time I engaged Afia as my lawyer for fear of getting arrested either on campus or anywhere else till the time I again engaged her to file for my adjustment of status when my wife became a citizen, Afia has been very wonderful!. She knows her job as an immigration attorney and has the time to listen to whatever concerns I have. I have had friends who have over the years complained about their attorneys because they always have a hard time reaching them (attorneys). Afia is different. She would respond promptly to my emails as though they were sms messages. She is always available and will say words that will minimize your frustrations and give you some hope by the time a conversation ends. On January 18th, 2018 Afia accompanied me to the USCIS interview without asking for any additional cost. And on February 9th 2018, her office called me to inform me that my greencard was in. If all lawyers worked like Afia, the stressful immigration process would be easy to manouvre.

Posted by Bilal | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The only lawyer you need

Afia was key in helping me obtain a US employment visa. She was very compassionate and brought a wealth of knowledge. From the get go Afia helped me understand my options and prepared me for each step of the process. She helped me prep for the interview and was personally invested in my success. O...n behalf of my family and I, thank you Afia.

Posted by Navab | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended

She helped me with obtaining the business visa. She was efficient in preparing and guided me to submit all the necessary documents. She has a very good knowledge and expertise regards to immigration.

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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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