Yi Kang Shyr

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Yi Kang Shyr

also known as Jeff Shyr, Attorney 石

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Immigration Lawyer at El Monte, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

9650 Telstar Ave, Unit A, El Monte, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Yi

Biography

I CARE FOR IMMIGRANTS! "Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble." 1 Peter 3:8

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

All aspects of family-based and employment-based immigration; Court cases in Immigration Court, in the Board of Immigration Appeals, and before state and federal courts; Consular cases at United States consulates and embassies worldwide; Applications and petitions filed with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); Representation of individuals in deferred inspection; and All other cases touching upon immigration.

11 years | 280 cases

70%
Asylum 30%

Affirmative asylum applications in asylum office and defensive asylum in immigration court.

11 years | 76 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-500 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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+ 5

Licenses

Licensed in California for 9 years

State: California

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Shyr Law Firm

9650 Telstar Ave, Unit A, El Monte, CA, 91731

shyrlawfirm.com/

Online Presence

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Yi Kang Shyr's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

69 Client Reviews

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Showing 16 - 20 of 22 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceeded all expectations

I hired Shyr for my case I had an open case with immigration and legal charges but with all of this he still worked with me and now I am finally getting my green card I am beyond grateful for the services I received.

Yi Shyr

Replied last August 30, 2019

Congratulations and you're welcome! It definitely wasn't easy to argue that your criminal history doesn't affect your eligibility for a green card. It was also important to display your genuine rehabilitation and your desire for a better future for your daughter. You did very well at the green-card interview and said everything we prepared beforehand, so give yourself some credit!

Posted by Yurie | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Speedily resolved complicated H1B visa case - definitely recommend

I came to Jeff on a highly positive recommendation from a friend after receiving a denial on an H1B visa “transfer” petition which my new company had filed on my behalf. My company had unknowingly hired an incompetent lawyer for the original petition, and following our denial, tasked Jeff with essent...ially undoing the damage and working with us to file a whole new petition, which he did successfully. From the very first consultation call we had with him to share the details of our case and get his recommended course of action, Jeff was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, empathetic and transparent in his communications with us, and patiently answered all of my questions throughout the process. It was a tricky situation/case, but he handled everything confidently and efficiently, and just one month after we first got in touch with him, my new petition was approved. Very grateful for his dedication and constant reassurance through this process, and would recommend to anyone looking for similar assistance in a heartbeat.

Yi Shyr

Replied last August 30, 2019

Thank you very much Yurie. Your comment is what drives me to continue to do what I do - help fellow immigrants achieve their dreams here in the midst of the Trump era. Your case was very tricky indeed, and ever since Trump imposed stricter policies on all H-1B cases, it wasn't surprising that your previous lawyer was unsuccessful, as many other immigration lawyers were receiving huge waves of H-1B denials. Luckily, very early on, I've figured out a full-proof strategy of dealing with such recent H-1B transfer denials. I also have to thank you for being on top of things and your employer for being so accommodating to my strategy.

Posted by Sung | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very good and fast results

I needed immigration help quickly because my status was running out. I was introduced to Attorney Jeff by my uncle to fix this problem and he quickly got to work on my case. Every time I emailed him, he responded and was very good at answering my questions. I worked with a lawyer before and it seems ...like they don't care about me and don't understand how anxious and nervous immigration problems can be. Attorney Jeff is very patient and seriously calmed my anxiety and clearly told me what the process was and how long it takes, and did not brush me off like my previous lawyer. I'm glad I found a lawyer who actually cares about my immigration problems and I definitely recommend.

Yi Shyr

Replied last August 30, 2019

Thanks for your recommendation Sung. I'm hearing more and more about other immigration lawyers out there who sound promising and compassionate at the initial consultation but don't care much about their clients after they sign up and pay. I was in a similar situation as yours when I was younger, and I know that having to deal with immigration issues with an inattentive lawyer is very demoralizing and nerve-racking. By the way, your uncle said he would buy me dinner if I won your case.

Posted by Jessica | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great lawyer and easy process!

Jeff helped my husband and me through the immigration process of getting a green card. He was super helpful throughout the entire process and made sure we knew exactly what to do including getting the right documentation and interview prep. Jeff was there every step of the way and we are glad to say ...that we were able to get approved on the spot. Couldn't have done it without you Jeff. Thank you again!

Yi Shyr

Replied last August 30, 2019

You're welcome Jessica! You both were very easy to work with, especially in our preparation session. You guys answered everything in the interview exactly the way I prepared you and compiled all of the necessary documents, even though there were some issues with the multiple residencies. Congratulations again!

Posted by Maxine | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer there is!

I cannot recommend this man enough! He made my application process so straight forward and painless. He was always just a call or email away if I had any questions. I was approved on the spot at my interview and received my permanent resistant card only one week later. I could not be happier! If you ...are looking for an immigration lawyer who genuinely cares about your case then look no further.

Yi Shyr

Replied last August 30, 2019

Thank you very much Maxine! You and Michael were such a pleasure to work with. Now you guys can finally go on his international concert tours without any worries! Just make sure not to make the same mistake at the border of what we talked about.

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Yi Kang Shyr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Chee

Immigration lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Great immigration attorney. Would not recommend anyone else to get the job done."

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Benjamin Kim

Immigration lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a passionate attorney who is dedicated to his work product. He is highly competent and ethical in his legal practice."

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Joseph Sung

Immigration lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nehemiah Choi

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Jeff since law school. He is a passionate and compassionate person at heart, coupled with intelligence and rigor. When I (as a fellow attorney) have questions about immigration law, he would be the first to turn to for advice and guidance."

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Huechi Wong

Immigration lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred a client of mine that was dealing with immigration issues to Yi Kang and she felt that he was very knowledgable and passionate about her case."

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Anish Vashistha

Immigration lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have been practicing a long time and know a good lawyer when I see one. Mr. Shyr understands the intricacies of immigration law better than most immigration lawyers who've been practicing since before I first became licensed. He is professional in his approach to his cases and compassionate toward the clients. He has an attitude of someone who wants to get the job done for his clients and aggressively pursues the clients' goals using his in-depth knowledge of the law and fluid and easily understandable arguing style. He does not back down and knows how to fight for his clients. I thought he was so remarkable that I made him a part of my firm where we handle very difficult and complicated immigration matters. There has not been an immigration case yet that Mr. Shyr has not been able to tackle. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Lin

Immigration lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Lee

Immigration lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He cares for his clients and is thorough in his approach."

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Michelle Chung

Immigration lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Yi Kang for many years and I have the privilege of calling him my colleague and friend. In all my years in law, I have never met anyone with more passion for immigration law. It's more than just a job for Yi Kang. He will do whatever he can for his clients, big or small. Yi Kang knows the immigration code like the back of his hand. As a result, he has the unique ability to come up with smart, effective strategy to utilize the code to his client's advantage."

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Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2022

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2020

Top Immigration Attorney 2020, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2019

10 Best Attorney Under 40, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2019

California's Top 10 Immigration Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Southern California's Top Young Lawyers, American Registry

2019

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Santa Clara University Law School

2014

Dean's Honor, Santa Clara University Law School

2011

Dean's Honor, UCLA

2011

Magna Cum Laude Honor, UCLA

2010

Dean's Honor, UCLA

2009

Dean's Honor, UCLA

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Founding Attorney, Shyr Law Firm

2015 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Firm of Anish Vashistha, APLC

2015 - 2016

Pro Bono Law Clerk, USC Gould Immigration Clinic

2014 - 2014

Law Clerk, Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation (LAFLA)

2011 - 2011

Intern, Congressman Brad Sherman

Associations

2019 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Korean American Bar Association of Southern California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

O-1A Extraordinary Ability Visa

Approved in 6 days

Joint Motion to Terminate Proceedings

Judge terminated proceedings and client successfully obtained his green card

601A Hardship Waiver

Waiver Approved

Motion to Reopen & to Rescind Removal Order

Won

Asylum in Removal Proceedings

Asylum Granted

97% Immigration Cases Approved and/or Granted

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Education

2016

University of Southern California Gould School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Political Science (Psychology Minor)

Speaking Engagements

2020

Phi Alpha Delta

Immigration Law

Publications

2023

Chinese Daily News Journal Christian Persecution Intensifies in China, Religious Asylum in the US

Languages

Mandarin

English

Activity

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