Our expert lawyers will also represent you in civil litigation cases such as immigration, business, real estate & general litigation. Our lawyers will expertly represent you in all cases such as immigration, business, real estate and litigation in NYC. Few areas of law impact the long-term future of individuals and businesses as much as immigration law.
The attorneys at C.T. Lee & Associates understand this, which is why we carefully analyze every client's needs before developing a strategy that is designed to achieve each client's goals as effectively and cost-efficiently as possible.
The attorneys at C.T. Lee & Associates understand this, which is why we carefully analyze every client's needs before developing a strategy that is designed to achieve each client's goals as effectively and cost-efficiently as possible.
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The legal team at C.T. Lee & Associates in New York City understands that the "need for speed" is essential to remain competitive in today's corporate environment, but it should not come at the expense of personal attention and the development of customized solutions.
We counsel corporate clients and individuals throughout Greater New York and around the world on immigration matters, business transactions and litigation, real estate issues and general civil and criminal litigation.We understand the pressures presented by today's global marketplace. We keep our clients' cases moving forward at all times while providing regular updates and thorough explanations regarding all options available.
We counsel corporate clients and individuals throughout Greater New York and around the world on immigration matters, business transactions and litigation, real estate issues and general civil and criminal litigation.We understand the pressures presented by today's global marketplace. We keep our clients' cases moving forward at all times while providing regular updates and thorough explanations regarding all options available.
Few areas of law impact the long-term future of individuals and businesses as much as immigration law. The attorneys at C.T. Lee & Associates understand this, which is why we carefully analyze every client's needs before developing a strategy that is designed to achieve each client's goals as effectively and cost-efficiently as possible.
Today's global marketplace has created a mobile workforce that attracts talent from all over the world. American companies routinely recruit highly skilled workers from around the world, and foreign-owned companies with U.S. operations also rely heavily on employment visas to meet staffing needs. The fast pace of commerce and the intense competitiveness across industries demand that immigration matters be handled swiftly and accurately.
An L-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that may be obtained by executives, managers or specialized employees of an existing foreign company. These employees must have worked abroad at the foreign company in their managing role for one of the past three years to qualify.
An L-1A visa is reserved for an employee who serves the foreign corporation in either an executive or managerial capacity, meaning that the employee has wide latitude to make high-level decisions for the corporation without experiencing much oversight.L-1A employees supervise and manage the work of other employees and are ultimately responsible for the work product of those who work underneath them.
An L-1A visa is reserved for an employee who serves the foreign corporation in either an executive or managerial capacity, meaning that the employee has wide latitude to make high-level decisions for the corporation without experiencing much oversight.L-1A employees supervise and manage the work of other employees and are ultimately responsible for the work product of those who work underneath them.
EB-1 visas may be obtained by people who are recognized as having extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, education or business, and who are coming to the United States to work in their field of expertise. These so-called "priority workers" receive high priority for U.S. green cards.
Reviews (25)
David Salazar
Dec 24, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
They helped with the green card process for my wife. It was a very smooth process. They were with us at every step of the way helping out with every bump we encountered. We always felt safe in their hands and they led us all the way to the finish line.
They helped with the green card process for my wife. It was a very smooth process. They were with us at every step of the way helping out with every bump we encountered. We always felt safe in their hands and they led us all the way to the finish line.
Daniela Danesi
Dec 20, 2021
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Corey and his office are very professional and reliable. We are glad that we chose this office to work from immigration case to my naturalization process. Always promptly responding to any questions or requests. Michelle was an easy breeze to work with…We know that dealing with any documentation can be overwhelming but they made the process smother. I highly recommend this office if you want a honest law office that you can rely on.
Thank you Corey and Michelle!
Thank you Corey and Michelle!
Sungwook Kim
Nov 13, 2021
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Working with C.T. Lee & Associates on my condo purchase case was a pleasant experience. They are highly professional, respond promptly and kindly give me the detailed information whenever needed. Taylor, who was assigned to my case, was very responsive and did a great job. I much appreciated both Corey and Taylor, and will definitely come back when I sell my condo in future.
Mei Lin
Oct 16, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Great experience with Corey and Taylor for the purchase of my first home! I would highly recommend them if you are purchasing a HDFC. They are very knowledgeable, kind, responsive, and trustworthy. Everything went smoothly and they were always available and handled everything in great time.
Great experience with Corey and Taylor for the purchase of my first home! I would highly recommend them if you are purchasing a HDFC. They are very knowledgeable, kind, responsive, and trustworthy. Everything went smoothly and they were always available and handled everything in great time.
Wisa Oranraktham
Oct 02, 2021
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I took a lot of time searching for SIJS attorney for my 9 yo niece. Most of them didn't response in the timely manner, Corey Lee got back to me with all details and useful informations about this kind of case. He is knowledgeable and know what he is doing. We talked over the phone first before i decided to come in to his office. I can tell that he is specialized in SIJS case. His staffs immediately started working on gathering all documents to get ready to file petition online ahead of anybody who still wanna wait for in-person court to be opened. They responded to my questions lighting fast with
David K.
Sep 26, 2021
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Winson Chan
Aug 30, 2021
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Tony Voong
Aug 28, 2021
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I just bought my first house in Harlem. It’s wasn’t an easy process because there were allot of unseen hiccups along the way from the sellers side, but Corey and Taylor really rolled with the punches and kept me safe from legal stuff I didn’t understand. At the end I got my home and there’s no way I could have done it without Corey and his team. I feel they were professional and empathetic towards my situation and that’s what I needed.
Xm L.
Aug 25, 2021
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My immigration application had been pending for 4 years and 7 months before I went to Mr. Lee's office this April. I made numerous inquiries with the immigration before. USCIS always told me to wait because there was a delay and they didn't know when they could make a decision on my case. I was very lucky to find Mr. Lee and hire him to represent me. Six weeks after I hired Mr. Lee, USCIS scheduled an interview for my application. My interview went very well. Even before I stepped out of the federal building where my interview was held, Mr. Lee's office received an email from USCIS stating my application
C. M. Lee
Aug 18, 2021
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I am very thankful for all the work this wonderful law firm has done in getting my VCF settlement. I want to specially thank Taylor Bao for all the hard work she has done, very responsive, kept me updated on my case. I would highly recommend C. T. Lee & Associates to anyone who is looking for legal needs. A++ Excellent first class work.
Russell D.
Apr 24, 2021
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April 24, 2021
I cannot say enough amazing, phenominal things about CT Lee and his incredible Lead Paralegal Michelle. Mr. Lee himself is a great person who was there when we needed him. But Michelle has literally changed. our. lives with her poise, grace, tact, incredible knowledge of the immigration system. Michelle successfully got my wife her green card in the hectic age of Trump's immigration crackdown, post-Covid delays and general unknown murkiness with government response and requirements. She answered ALL of our incredibly picky questions as quickly as possible, and followed
I cannot say enough amazing, phenominal things about CT Lee and his incredible Lead Paralegal Michelle. Mr. Lee himself is a great person who was there when we needed him. But Michelle has literally changed. our. lives with her poise, grace, tact, incredible knowledge of the immigration system. Michelle successfully got my wife her green card in the hectic age of Trump's immigration crackdown, post-Covid delays and general unknown murkiness with government response and requirements. She answered ALL of our incredibly picky questions as quickly as possible, and followed
Atakan Z.
Jan 11, 2021
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I had been looking for an immigration lawyer for a while and found the perfect one finally. When it comes to immigration law, most of the law firms are trying to scare you and they make you pay extra money with unnecessary services. C.T. Lee law firm solved all of my problems without trying to upsell me. Thank you.
Sar N.
Aug 17, 2020
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I have found this lawyer recently on Avvo and based on the reviews I have decided to recommend him to my dear friend who has been looking for someone to handle her visa. When she called to discuss some information about the case and schedule a paid session, he was extremely unprofessional, rude and in a rush to hang up the phone. He was most likely scared to "give away" information for free. Instead of politely setting up a consultation session he said some random things really fast and hung up.
I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone. There are bunch of others out there that are
I would not recommend this lawyer to anyone. There are bunch of others out there that are
D. T.
Jun 20, 2019
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I highly recommend C.T. Lee & Associates. Corey, Michelle, and Diana were very professional and informative throughout my green card application.
I spoke to a few different immigration lawyers before picking C.T. Lee & Associates and it was the best decision I have made. The legal advice Corey and his team had given me were by far the most helpful and strategic. The team knows the immigration system well and are very experienced. Visa and Green Card applications can be extremely stressful and daunting. I have previously dealt with a bit of hiccup with work visa applications so I am well
I spoke to a few different immigration lawyers before picking C.T. Lee & Associates and it was the best decision I have made. The legal advice Corey and his team had given me were by far the most helpful and strategic. The team knows the immigration system well and are very experienced. Visa and Green Card applications can be extremely stressful and daunting. I have previously dealt with a bit of hiccup with work visa applications so I am well
Kar W.
Dec 26, 2018
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David G.
Oct 09, 2018
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C.T. Lee & Associates helped both me and my mom with personal injury matters and we had a lot of success with each case so I highly recommend using Corey and his team. I don't really do reviews but my mom asked me to leave this because after she found Corey many years ago he has been extraordinarily patient and professional and made us feel assured throughout the process which is not easy and sometimes intimidating. I'm gonna keep using Corey because he is straight forward and always tells it how it is. Thanks from me and my mom.
Qin Q.
Mar 16, 2018
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My case of obtaining H1b working visa was very complicated and it look us almost two years to get it. Michelle has been working with me and she did an unbelievably amazing job - almost like a miracle. My company originally rejected my request to pursue H1b because my company's lawyer (Fragomen) told everyone that my case was hopeless and even if I got the lottery, my case would be denied so there is even no need to try. I turned to Corey and Michelle for help and they took my case as they believe everyone has an equal opportunity to try it out. I was RFE-d twice, once in May and once in Sep
Jo W.
Aug 16, 2017
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I was in desperate need to find an immigration attorney to handle my matter. After contacting several attorneys I selected Corey and his legal team because they were knowledgeable, caring, and did not try to rip me off. True to his word, Corey charged me a reasonable rate and walked me through every step of the way so I always felt comfortable and in control. He laid out in simple terms my path and effectively carried out the plan. I definitely recommend him to others!
Kevin A.
May 09, 2017
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I communicated with Corey multiple times over the course of a week regarding a real estate purchase for my mother. Corey was very responsive, courteous, and made me feel valued as a potential client. He often responded to my e-mails within the hour, and answered all of my questions with professional grace and kindness. I have interviewed over 8 different lawyers during this process, and Corey was by far the most pleasant to interact with. There is definitely a personal touch that Corey brings that is rare. I highly recommend C.T. Lee & Associates, especially if you value patient-client interactions
D. W.
Jan 12, 2017
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My real estate broker, Peter Lee, referred me to this attorney after our offer on a condo was accepted. The service was excellent and everything was done efficiently and effectively at a reasonable fee. Explanation was especially important as I am a foreigner purchasing property in the U.S. for the first time. The attorney patiently explained all steps in layman's terms, including risks associated after reviewing the condo board minutes. At the end, I could not appear for the closing and I closed with a power of attorney. Overall, I would recommend this firm for anyone looking to do a
Jun T.
Dec 25, 2016
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Mr. Lee's service was absolutely fantastic! He and his associate helped me get my H1-B in less than 50 days after my first phone call to his firm. My employer wanted me to start the new position in Jan 2017 after giving me the offer in Oct 2016, which meant I needed to get an H1b ASAP. However, my non-profit employer did not have experiences with H1b visa and they asked me to find legal assistance to get myself an H1b VISA. After reading quite a few positive reviews, I contacted Mr. Lee on Oct 17th. Since then, in less than 50 days, we went from initial consultation, signing a contract to
W. W.
Aug 15, 2016
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C.T. Lee & Associates offers professional and friendly services. I had some questions and Aurora actively helped me via phone and E-mail with enthusiastic professionalism, the overall experience was very enjoyable and I feel valued and helped. Thank you Aurora and thank you C.T. Lee & Associates for the positive experience!
Jan 07, 2016
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Adeline M.
Dec 07, 2015
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These are great lawyers! I am an entertainer and was referred over by a friend who did her O-1 visa through them. I applied for my EB-1A greencard and the application was approved in one shot without an RFE. Corey's firm walked me through each step of the way and made me feel at ease. They were efficient and really gave a personal touch. I paid extra for premium processing and got my approval in 2 weeks. I highly recommend them and will refer others to them!
Tim C.
Jul 10, 2015
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I had a great experience with Corey with regards to a co-op purchase.
He handled everything in a professional manner from beginning to end. There were some last minute issues that came up hours before the closing, but Corey was able to negotiate quickly and close with favorable terms.
He also gave me a very fair price for his services.
He handled everything in a professional manner from beginning to end. There were some last minute issues that came up hours before the closing, but Corey was able to negotiate quickly and close with favorable terms.
He also gave me a very fair price for his services.
