Practice Areas

Immigration Services

Equestrian-Related Immigration

Susan E. Hill has competed horses nearly all her life, and knows the nuances of immigration cases for the horse industry. She can explain your case in a way that immigration officials understand, and get your visa or green card granted. Read More

Temporary Visas for Work in the Equestrian Industry

Temporary visas for work in the U.S. in the equestrian industry are available for riders, grooms, trainers, owners, agents, and other occupations. Read More

Permanent Residency (Green Cards) for the Equestrian Industry

Participants in the equestrian industry may be eligible for U.S. green cards (permanent residency) under many different circumstances. Read More

Green Cards

We have helped thousands of immigrants to get their green card or visa without problems from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Read More

Temporary Visas (Nonimmigrant Visas)

Hill & Piibe's experienced visa attorneys can help you determine which type of visa is best-suited to you, and then prepare a thorough application and guide you through the process. Read More

Citizenship

We help determine issues of citizenship at birth, or help clients determine if they qualify to become citizens through the naturalization process. Read More

Asylum

We have assisted asylum seekers from all parts of the world, and have obtained many successes. We read asylum law on a daily basis, and stay informed of conditions in our clients’ countries. Read More

Waivers

Our firm is highly successful in obtaining waivers for clients, and our staff has great experience in building these cases to a powerful showing. Read More

Work Permits

Our services include free preparation of your first work authorization application (form I-765). Read More

Criminal / Immigration Issues

The criminal and immigration law attorneys at Hill & Piibe have helped thousands of immigrants facing criminal charges or who have pled guilty to a criminal charge in the past and are now facing deportation or denial of a green card. Read More

ICE Detention & Bonds

Resources on President Trump's new laws: We commonly obtain last-minute stays of deportation / removal for clients detained by ICE, and assist in obtaining bond orders for release from custody. Read More

Appeals & Motions to Reopen

Our litigation department is skilled in handling motions to reopen before USCIS and the immigration courts, as well as appeals before the federal Courts of Appeal, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the USCIS / Administrative Appeals Office. Read More

Immigration Court / Deportation / Removal

We have a combined 45 years of immigration court experience. We help hundreds of workers and families every year who are facing deportation hearings. Read More

Recent Blog Posts

The New Public Charge Rules

Posted: August 16, 2019

By Susan E. Hill On August 14, 2019 DHS published its final rule on “public charge,” increasing its scrutiny of the financial status of most people seeking lawful status from inside the U.S. Here is the important information: What is “public charge?” This is a person who will rely on public benefits in the future. […]

When USCIS Is Wrong And Insists Your Case Belongs In Immigration Court

Posted: January 28, 2019

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 Immigration Court. USCIS refused to take jurisdiction over […]

How To Avoid Trouble When Using Your ESTA or B-1/B-2 Visa

Posted: January 15, 2019

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 officer having a bad day to make your day even worse. Here’s […]

Marijuana Use—Even Legally – Can Cause Immigration Problems

Posted: January 8, 2019

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 laws—or even lawfully under a U.S. state’s laws. Our federal drug laws still forbid […]

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

Posted: October 2, 2018

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 to deport him. After today, he may […]

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

Posted: August 29, 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-1 visa criteria here, and the following are some of the more notable trends in […]

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.

Posted: December 6, 2017

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 himself on them while the women were just teenagers – one as […]

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

Posted: October 23, 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 it seems that the green card option is the most economical. Green […]

DACA Aftermath: Ideas and Resources to Help You Plan

Posted: September 6, 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 an outpouring of opposition to President Trump’s decision. While this blog generally does not engage in political […]

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

Posted: August 28, 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 attorney. It requires the client to give him/herself up to DHS by applying for […]