Hill & Piibe, Immigration Attorneys Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On Tuesday May 30, 2017 the Ninth Circuit published two decisions, wherein two judges on opposing sides of the spectrum weighed in with their opinions and comments to underscore different viewpoints of immigration policy. Habitual Drunkards, and How… Read More