$ 500-500 per hour
Alison Yew
also known as Yew Immigration Law Group a P.C., Certified Legal Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law
About Alison
Biography
I am a California State Bar Board Certified Legal Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law. I have almost 30 years of legal experience. I founded this 100% immigration law practice in San Jose in 2013. Because of our laser focus in this ever-changing legal field, we are deeply experienced and have a diversed immigration law practice, including employment immigration, family immigration, and citizenship through naturalization. Some of our cases include representing US-based companies in hiring highly skilled foreign workers through employment immigration and permanent work visas, including PERM processing, I-140 petitions under EB-1, EB-2, I-129 petitions for H-1B and L-1 visas, and other treaty visas such as TN visas.
Our attorneys have litigation background and we will take on the government head on without hesitation in any RFE, NOID, Motion to Reopen/Reconsiderstion and federal litigation.
Our most fulfilling achievement is being able to unite families through family immigration visas or green cards.
Education
Alison received her undergraduate degree from University of California in San Diego, in 1988. After working a few years at a law firm in San Francisco, Alison attended the University of San Francisco School of Law and obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1994 And passed the bar the same year
Professional Qualifications and Other Experience
Alison has been a member in good standing of the California State Bar since 1994. She has been admitted to the Northern and Eastern U.S. Federal District Courts of California. She is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a national organization of lawyers who practice and teach immigration law and who are dedicated to promoting justice, advocating for fair and reasonable immigration policies and law, and providing quality immigration and nationality legal services.
While in law school, Alison was active with the university’s Criminal Law Clinic, tutored other students through the university’s Academic Support Program, and taught general law education to 8th grade students through the university’s Street Law Program. In her last year, Alison was a student judicial extern for the Honorable Justice Kathryn M. Werdegar at the California Court of Appeal. Justice Werdegar is now on the California Supreme Court bench.
Alison is a California State Bar certified legal specialist in immigration and nationality law.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Yew Immigration Law Group, a. P.C.
1155 N. FIRST STREET #111, San Jose, CA, 95112
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Posted by Nasir Rasul | September 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Thorough and efficient
I hired Alison to process my green card application. She was very through. She asked me a bunch of documents, which took 2 weeks to prepare, but the result was that I had my green card in 3.5 months. I gave her my application on 15th Feb, and had my green card on Jun 7. She reviewed and made sure ...
Posted by Cheri | July 27, 2015 | Immigration
The stars were in our favor
I was tired of all the misinformation I was getting from different people about immigration rights and such. I went online and told my story. The stars were in my favor. Alison Yew got my message and helped me and my husband of 19 yrs finally get his work permit and we are now working on his green ca...
Posted by Jay | March 12, 2015 | Immigration
Best lawyer I've met so far
I've worked with multiple lawyers in the past for my immigration issue, and none of them compare with the precision, care and competence as Alison. The first lawyer actually caused my family to lose our legal standing in America, giving birth to our immigration issue in the first place. The lawyer I ...
Posted by Alina | February 06, 2015
Excellent!
If we could give Alison 10 Stars, we definitely would! We recommend her to anyone looking for someone who can get the job done. She is incredibly professional, passionate about what she does, she went the extra mile to make sure everything got done, she got back to us quickly whenever we called ...
Posted by Romeo | June 27, 2014 | Immigration
Topnotch lawyer
Alison was very helpful and reassuring. She helped me with my naturalization application. She was very patient during whole process of my application. I called her up many times and she would respond promptly even if it was after office hours. She's very professional :)
Alison Yew's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Alison as an immigration attorney and her exceptional legal work. Alison Yew's dedication, expertise, and professionalism have consistently impressed me. She has been a mentor to me as a fellow attorney and has years of experience fighting for the immigrant community seeking justice. Her deep knowledge of the law and keen analytical skills are commendable and unmatchable. She excels in articulating complex legal issues and providing clear, strategic solutions for her clients, especially in employment-based immigration. Alison's commitment to ethical standards and integrity is unwavering, setting a high standard for our profession. Her work ethic and commitment to the immigrant communities are inspiring. I, without a doubt, would recommend Alison."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Alison Yew is one of those lawyers to whom you don’t hesitate to refer clients. Not only is she knowledgeable about immigration law, but she offers creative solutions in cases that offer special challenges. Her communication and rapport with clients is exceptional –she keeps clients updated on case developments and is quick to respond to any questions. With every aspect of her practice, Alison shows that she really cares about her work and her clients."
"I have worked with Ms. Yew in the past and she is an excellent attorney. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and has a proven record of success. I recommend her for any matter involving immigration."
"I can absolutely speak to the high quality of service you will receive from Alison. Not is she only a smart and meticulous attorney, she truly cares about helping her clients. If you have an immigration issue, you will be in good hands with Alison."
"I've known Alison Yew for 18 years. Alison is an exception attorney! She leaves no stone unturned when examining options for her clients. She has integrity, passion and a sense of fairness. I highly recommend Alison."
"Ms. Yew is very approachable, personable, reliable, and knowledgeable with respect to all aspects of immigration law. Above all, her court room presence and oral advocacy skills surmount her peers. You can always count on Ms. Yew to properly evaluate your issues and provide an honest opinion about the outcome. I would highly recommend Ms. Yew for any legal issues beyond those pertaining to immigration."
"I endorse Alison Yew as a litigator. She is smart, ethical, and compassionate. I worked with Alison at a prior firm for approximately four years and have no complaints."
"Alison has a great working knowledge not only of the law, but of the legal system- a combination that allows her to provide the highest quality representation for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Talented and well respected in legal community."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Without reservation, I endorse Alison. She is a very accomplished attorney who possesses the unique qualities of intellectual prowess and compassion in advocating for her clients."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this outstanding lawyer for her utmost integrity and professionalism. I have known her personally for over twenty years and she has two decades of litigation experience and I will trust her with the most complex type of cases. I give her my strongest recommendation."
"Alison is an extremely competent litigator as well as immigration attorney. I highly recommend her as a colleague for even the most complex of cases."
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Experience
Honors
1994
Moot Court Best Brief, University of San Francisco School of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
CEO and Owner, Yew Immigration Law Group, a. P.C.
2005 - 2013
Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
2000 - 2005
Associate, Vogl & Meredith, LLP
1998 - 2000
Research Attorney, Superior Court Of Santa Clara County
1994 - 1998
Associate, Jeffrey J. Chang and Associates
Associations
2016 - Present
ProvisorsMember
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California chapter)Member
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2015 - 2017
BNI Business Network InternationalVice President
2015 - 2018
BNI Business Networking InternationalMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In Re R.H.
Decision of denial reversed (naturalization approved)
In Re R.H.
Lawful Permanent Residence approved
Education
1994
University of San Francisco School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of California - San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Right to Thrive
DACA Eligibility
2017
Provisor's San Jose II Meeting
What's new in immigration for 2018
2017
Mike's Meet Up - Networking
Immigration Basics
2016
BNI San Jose Highrise Chapter
Marriage-Based Green cards
2016
BNI San Jose Highrise Chapter
Naturalization basics
2015
BNI San Jose High Rise Connections Meeting
Immigration Law Governance Basics
2015
BNI San Jose High Rise Connections Meeting
Visa Basics
Publications
2018
O visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement
O visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement
2018
P VISAS: TEMPORARY VISAS FOR RECOGNIZED ATHLETES AND ARTISTS
P VISAS: TEMPORARY VISAS FOR RECOGNIZED ATHLETES AND ARTISTS
2018
High demand for limited number of H-1B visas expected
High demand for limited number of H-1B visas expected
2018
Yew Immigration Law Group Blog
Beware of Old Deportation Orders
2017
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2013
Languages
Cantonese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
What should I do for the pending I-539 form when the applicant left the country?
04 Oct 2023
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How does I94 validity period work?
06 Oct 2023
Q&A
H4 Extension and EAD Denied because of I797A (H1B)?
10 Oct 2022