Hill & Piibe, Immigration Attorneys Blog

By Alary E. Piibe What’s a person to do when they qualify for a green card but USCIS tells them to file it with the wrong agency?  One recent client’s case is a prime example of the nightmarish tangle when a person is caught between USCIS and Im… Read More

By Susan E. Hill Here are common mistakes people make when using their ESTA/ visitor visa.  Some get away with it, but if you’re caught the consequences are severe, and you could be barred from the United States.  Remember, it only takes one offi… Read More

By Susan E. Hill In this age of growing acceptance for marijuana use, be aware that the U.S. federal government does not share the tolerance.  Marijuana use can devastate an immigration case, even if it was used lawfully under another country’s la… Read More

By Alary E. Piibe  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 has been trying… Read More

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

By Alary E. Piibe 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 Moore forced h… Read More

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