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About Hill & Piibe, Los Angeles Immigration Law Firm

Our History

Since 1998, we have done nothing but immigration-related law. Partners Susan Hill and Alary Piibe spent every day in immigration court, handling all types of cases and appeals. The practice has expanded to include family cases, naturalization and business immigration cases, especially “extraordinary ability” visas and green cards. In 2013 we added another office to serve South Orange County in San Juan Capistrano.

Our Philosophy

We know the immigration system can be complicated, and we are here to make the process easier for you. We provide an honest and truthful assessment of your case before you decide to hire us, and we never promise more than what the law can do for you. We also know that you want to have regular updates on case progress, and we promptly return your emails and telephone calls.

We take away the worry, the inconvenience, and the doubt that happens when you try to navigate the laws yourself.

Finally, we have a blog and a newsletter to keep our clients informed of developments in the law. Our client base is almost 100% referrals from other satisfied clients, and we never forget that you want the truth about your case, and to know that our staff is dedicated to your interests.

We encourage you to visit our Notable Cases section, where you can review our most recent successes to understand the type of work the firm performs.

With two locations (Los Angeles and San Juan Capistrano in South Orange County), the Southern California immigration and deportation lawyers at Hill & Piibe serve clients of all nationalities in Los Angeles County, Riverside County, Bakersfield County, San Bernardino County, Orange County, San Diego County, Ventura County, and Santa Barbara County.

Susan E. Hill

Susan Hill leads our practice in appellate litigation before the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, as well as in nonimmigrant visas and other business/employment cases, especially in the equestrian industries. After graduating from Pepperdine Univ… Read More

Alary E. Piibe

Alary Piibe is a long-time litigator who has developed keen and aggressive courtroom skills. Mr. Piibe prides himself on being a formidable strategist who will make persuasive, effective presentations — and who represents his clients in a straightf… Read More

Betzayda Montoya

Betzayda Montoya has long been involved in immigration law, working on a variety of cases across the spectrum. She has experience with employment and family immigration issues, as well as asylum, naturalization and U-visas. She also has a strong back… Read More

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I-601 And I-601A "Provisional" Hardship Waivers For Relatives With Unlawful Presence In The U.S.

April 6th, 2021

This article originally appeared in our 2016 Newsletter Some families have heard that their relative is barred from the United States due to prior unlawful presence, and needs a waiver to obtain a family green card. The unlawful presence waiver is ne… Read More

Mar

Can My U.S. Citizen Child Help Me?

March 31st, 2021

This article originally appeared in our 2016 Newsletter This is a common question, here are the scenarios where your U.S. citizen child might help you get a green card (permanent residency) if you are in the U.S. unlawfully. If you are outside the Un… Read More