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Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2007
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Christina Kan's Reviews
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Posted by Michelle | October 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional, efficient and experienced lawyer to handle your E2 visa
Five years ago after my lawyer in Toronto failed to properly present my E2 visa case, I got a letter from the US consul saying they cannot consider my application at that time. I was so stressed out. I was so lucky to find Christina in New York to take over my case. Her knowledge and experience an...
Posted by Leticia | October 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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She saved me!
I was in the middle of a tourist visa extention, with few days due. Thank God a good friend of mine recommend me Christina for being such an above and beyond attorney and I have to say that was so true! In despite of doing work at extra-office hours in order to to be on time, My process got accepted ...
Posted by Akshay | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Smooth process all the way through with Christina!
My visa situation was a bit complex, but Christina Kan guided me excellently all through the process. She was extremely knowledgeable about the entire situation, and was prompt in all her responses. I had to follow up with her on a lot of things, but she guided me in a very professional but friendly ...
Posted by Mariana | September 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommended!
Christina has been great since the day I first contacted her for a consultation. She helped me with my H1-B process 2 years ago and is always available to answer any questions I have.
Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2015
Excellent lawyer!
Christina is a very professional lawyer and very caring as well. I was a bit anxious during the H1B application process since there were not much time left. Thank Christina so much for her streamlining all the preparations my employer and I should do and making it as efficient as possible. Even thoug...
Christina Kan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christina is an exceptional immigration attorney. She goes above and beyond for her clients and has an excellent reputation within the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer because she is a hard-working and dedicated person who cares about her clients."
"Always provides sound legal advice, I whole heartedly endorse this attorney."
"Christina is an exceptional and dilligent attorney. She truly cares for her clients and is able to achieve excellent results. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Christina is one of the most thoughtful and intelligent Immigration Lawyers in New York City. She is highly skilled in all immigrant and non-immigrant matters. Christina helped shape my career and instilled practices and techniques that I still use to this day."
"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Christina Kan she is a Great let me repeat Great Immigration Lawyer and they are hard to find!"
"I endorse Christina Kan. Hard working and aggressive attorney who is dedicated to the success of her clients. Respected by her colleagues within the legal community."
"Christina is a fine attorney and I fully recommend her."
"I have worked with Christina as both a supervisee and as a colleague. I was lucky enough to learn immigration law from her as she is not only incredibly knowledgeable about Immigration law and policy, but also very diligent in ensuring that all necessary paperwork is complete and correct. She is able to explain even the most complicated application process in a way that is easy to understand and makes sure that her client knows what to expect and what each step will be. Christina is also a zealous advocate for her clients and I was able to see this first-hand in her interactions with other attorneys, government departments, and in the court room. I highly endorse her."
"Christina has spent seven years as an immigration attorney with incredible reults. Her life prior to that was as a clerk to a judge, a clerk to US Border patrol and much, much more. Her knowledge of both immigration law and procedure is excellent and evident in her pro bono contributions. Her client reviews are fantastic and a true reflection of her clients judgement. READ THEM! Her peer endorsements from other attorneys are also outstanding. Do yourself a favor if you want results and schedule a consultation with her."
"Aggressive representation and a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kan is well respected within the legal community."
"Christina is a solid immigration attorney and I am happy to endorse her."
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"This attorney goes above and beyond to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 40 under 40 Immigration Attorneys, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Client Choice Award, AVVO
2015
Top Contributor Award, AVVO
2014
Client Choice Award, AVVO
2004
Departmental Honors-High Distinction, University at Buffalo
2004
Certificate of Achievement, Office of Student Multicultural Affairs
Work Experience
2016 - 2016
USCIS, DHS
2015 - 2015
Contract Business Immigration Attorney, OMalley & Associates
2014 - 2016
Attorney, Law Office of Christina Kan PC
2007 - 2014
Attorney, Immigration Law Group
2007 - 2007
Customs & Border Protection Law Clerk, Department Of Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection
2007 - 2007
Legal Clinic Participant, Immigration Clinic
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, New York Supreme Court, Honorable Patrick NeMoyer
2006 - 2006
Immigration Law Clerk, Law Office of Alejandro Gutierrez
2005 - 2006
Immigration Law Clerk, Law Office of Patrick Wang
2003 - 2003
Paralegal, OFECK & HEINZE, LLP
2001 - 2001
Legal Intern, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP
Associations
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationContinuing Legal Education for Lawyers Committee
2015 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York Chapter)Citizenship Day Committee
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)Immigration Corporate Practice Committee
2015 - 2015
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationExpert Panel
2015 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationLGBT Committee Member
2014 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2010 - 2015
New York Foundation for the ArtsImmigration Law Lecturer
2008 - 2010
New York Immigration CoalitionAttorney Member
2007 - 2007
Immigration ClinicClinic Participant
2006 - 2006
Weschler Moot CourtMember
2005 - 2005
Securities ClinicClinic Participant
2004 - 2007
Buffalo Women's Law JournalAssociate Editor
2004 - 2007
Buffalo Public Interest Law JournalAssociate Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
H1B visa cases
APPROVED
H1B RECAPTURE
APPROVED
Family Based Green Cards
APPROVED
Employment Based Green Cards & Visas
APPROVED
E1/E2 Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor Visa
APPROVED
Extraordinary Ability O1 visa & EB1 Green Card
APPROVED
PERM/Labor Certificate & Supervised Recruitment
APPROVED
Education
2007
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
State University of New York at Buffalo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Seminar on Immigration Law for Immigrant Artists
O1 Artist Visas and Extraordinary Ability Green Cards Session
2015
New York Foundation of Arts
Workshop: Visa Applications and Legal Issues for Immigrant Artists
2015
American Immigration Lawyer Associations
Expert Panel for Immigration Law
2013
Annual Staff Training
Provisional Waiver Applications
2012
United East Athletic Association's Young Women's Leadership Program
Women in Leadership Roles
2012
Annual Intern Training
Immigration Law Overview
2011
Annual Staff Training
Employment & Family Based Visa
2010
New York Foundation of Arts
Seminar on Visa Applications & Legal Issues for Immigrant Artists
2010
Annual Staff Training
Employment & Family Based Visas
2009
Annual Intern Training
Immigration Law Overview
Publications
2014
Law Office of Christina Kan Blog
What’s all the buzz with the President’s executive actions on immigration?
2014
Law Office of Christina Kan Law Blog
EB-5 Regional Centers with a designation letter must file Form I-924A Supplement to Form I-924 for fiscal year 2014 no later than December 29, 2014.
2014
Law Office of Christina Kan Law Blog
What is the U Visa and why is it so great that USCIS approved the statutory maximum of 10,000 for fiscal year 2015?
2014
Christina Kan Law Blog
Supreme Court will hear Consular Non-reviewability Doctrine Case in Kerry v. Din
2014
Christina Kan Law Blog
Supreme Court will hear Consular Non-reviewability Doctrine Case in Kerry v. Din
2014
Christina Kan Law Blog
National Visa Center No Longer Collecting Original Civil Documents
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Q&A
Am I allowed t work as a real estate agent , while I am on the E2 visa , having a small business not related to real estate ?
17 Dec 2015
Q&A
I485 , do i need to submit traffic ticket ?
10 Dec 2015
Q&A
Address to file form I-539 for B1/B2 extension
09 Apr 2015