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Avoid These Mistakes in Your Supporting Evidence
June 19th, 2020
By Alary E. Piibe All immigration cases must be supported by evidence. The evidence should be clear, relevant and consistent with your claim. Here are common mistakes to avoid with your evidence. Errors on officially issued government documents Immig…
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What Can I Do For My Immigration Prospects Right Now During COVID?
May 18th, 2020
By Susan E. Hill, May 18, 2020 COVID-19 has disrupted everyday life across the globe, and people are anticipating that the disruptions will be in place for some time to come. So how will this development impact an immigration case and what can you do…
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When USCIS Is Wrong And Insists Your Case Belongs In Immigration Court
January 28th, 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 Immi…
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How To Avoid Trouble When Using Your ESTA or B-1/B-2 Visa
January 15th, 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…
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Real-Life Story: The Traps People Don't See
October 2nd, 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 d…
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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 an o…
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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 attorney…
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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…
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How is Your Case Different with an Immigration Lawyer?
April 11th, 2017
How can an immigration lawyer make a difference in your case? “It’s just filling out forms. . .” is what many people think. In fact, the immigration system can be very complex to navigate, with laws being cross-applied from several sources. Als…
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In Case of Detention
March 21st, 2017
Employers, family members and friends want to know how to help someone they care about if that person is detained. Here’s what happens, and what can be done to help: Act quickly and have us get involved right away to determine how we can help—som…
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