Hill & Piibe, Immigration Attorneys Blog

Real-Life Story: The Trap…

Real-Life Story: The Traps People Don't See

October 2nd, 2018
By Alary E. Piibe, October 2, 2018  I attended a green card interview with my client today and walked away with a sense of relief that I had been there to help.  This is a long-time client of almost 20 years, and during all this time the government… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News
Trends for O-1 “Extraor…

Trends for O-1 “Extraordinary Ability/Achievement” Visas in 2018

August 29th, 2018
August 29, 2018 The year 2018 shows that USCIS is taking a tougher stance on O-1 visas.  Cases at the Administrative Appeals Office demonstrate certain trends, along with Hill & Piibe’s experience on its own cases.  The USCIS website lists O-… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News

If Judge Roy Moore of Alabama were not born in the U.S., would he be denied U.S. citizenship based upon the sexual abuse allegations against him? The answer will surprise you.

December 6th, 2017
By Alary E. Piibe, Dec. 6, 2017 Former state judge Roy Moore is the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate for the state of Alabama. With the Alabama special Senate election only days  away, a number of women have come forward with stories of how… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News
Marrying a U.S. Citizen:…

Marrying a U.S. Citizen: Fiancé Visa (K-1/K-3) or Apply for Green Card?

October 23rd, 2017
When marrying a U.S. citizen, the question usually arises during the wedding plans: Should we get a fiancé visa or apply for a green card instead?  The answer depends on your timeline and your goals.  But for those who have flexibility, right now… Read More
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Categories: Marriage/Family Cases

DACA Aftermath: Ideas and Resources to Help You Plan

September 6th, 2017
Yesterday the Trump Administration announced the end of DACA.  Within hours, we sent out a newsletter edition about this development, which contained the details and FAQ’s about how and when this program will end. Across America, there has been a… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News

Your Family Member’s Illness: Should You Put Yourself Into Deportation Proceedings?

August 28th, 2017
At our law firm, some new clients make an appointment to ask us about starting a “Cancellation of Removal,” or a “Ten-Year Case.”  Most of the time, they have heard about this from a friend, or even from a notario (non-attorney) or an attorn… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News

A Maze of Laws: Government "Typo" Error Prevents Green Card 20 Years Later

August 18th, 2017
You’ve heard this exclamation: “Why don’t all the ‘illegals’ just go ahead and get legal immigration status?”  Well, the answer is that the immigration laws throw up many technical difficulties, and work against common sense.  Take a ca… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News

A “Nolo Contendere” Criminal Plea Can Have Unintended Consequences Without the Right Guidance

July 12th, 2017
A couple of weeks ago we filed a Ninth Circuit appeal that demonstrates how a sharp attorney can make a difference where criminal records are involved.    Even minor criminal convictions could have serious consequences on an immigration case, after… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News

Ninth Circuit Criticizes The BIA For Failing To Exercise Thoughtfulness When Analyzing New Evidence In An Ethiopian Torture Case

June 27th, 2017
Last Friday, the Ninth Circuit ruled on a case that gives good guidance on two potentially complex issues.  In Agonafer v. Sessions, the Court first examined its jurisdiction to consider a late-filed Motion to Reopen a removal/deportation case for… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News

More Details on How Ice Will Target Immigrants for Arrest/Deportation

June 7th, 2017
In a recent meeting with attorneys from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), ICE answered questions and clarified how it is interpreting President Trump’s new directives for increased immigration enforcement. Hill & Piibe’s ea… Read More
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Categories: Immigration News
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