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About Sufen
Biography
Sufen Hilf is a highly respected immigration attorney, with extensive experience in the areas of: business immigration; family immigration; investment related immigration; naturalization; asylum applications; removal (deportation) proceedings; waivers. She is an active member of the Michigan chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, Federal District Courts, and Immigration Courts. As a former native of mainland China, she fluently speaks mandarin Chinese. “I am especially sensitive to the needs of my clients, because I immigrated to the country in 1988, and became a United States citizen in 2000. I take pride in every case. My success is reflected in the number of referrals I receive from former clients, and other attorneys”.
Highly experienced and respected immigration lawyer.
Qualified, experienced, and successful in all areas of immigration law.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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25 years | 10,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Awards
2024 2023 2021
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2012
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 5 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2020
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 24 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Hilf & Hilf, PLC
(248) 671-6214
Mobile
(248) 885-8996
Fax
1775 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48084
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Posted by Besni F1 to Perm | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Sufen is a very knowledgeable lawyer. She responds promptly and pays attention to detail. We were very lucky to have her for our case!
Posted by Tim | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Sufen Hilf – Great Person; Top Quality Attorney
From the moment we contacted Hilf & Hilf we’ve had an outstanding experience. No matter what time of day help was there when we needed it. We were able to send an email to Sufen and team and it was answered by either Sufen or office staff within that same day, if not minutes later. This was comfortin...
Posted by Ashi | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great Lawyer! - Extremely Knowledgeable with great connection
Sufen Hilf is an excellent attorney!!! We had applied pending adjustment status on EB category and our application was denied after so many years of waiting by error. I found multiple attorneys in Michigan area to see if anyone would be willing to help us and take our cases in the middle of it. Out o...
Posted by Jeff Hwang | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very professional and capable lawyer
She is very nice and telling all the highs and lows possible in a case and carefully points out the trouble spots in the challenging situations. My case was about the permanent residence and it went through almost one year and she is always there for the advice, from the bigger questions to many very...
Posted by Zhiheng Li (Charlie) | December 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Experienced Immigration Attorney - Permanent Resident Status
Attorney Sufen was helping my wife and me a lot on getting my U.S. permanent residency, she is very patient and experienced. Everyone's case is different, after she reviewed my case, she gave me some advices and guidance on how to prepare the supportive documents based on my situation for the PR, it ...
Sufen Hilf's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse Sufen Hilf. I have worked with and have known Sufen for several years. Sufen is an excellent attorney who understands what it takes to get the best results possible for her client. She is extremely knowledgeable with all facets of immigration law and is always prepared to answer any question. I trust Sufen so much that I have referred family members and close friends to her. Everyone who I have referred to Sufen has expressed to me the exact same sentiment that I express in this endorsement: Sufen is an excellent immigration attorney who returns calls, moves the process forward, has an excellent and in-depth knowledge of the process, and offers fair rates. Investing in Sufen’s services is a valuable stock that will pay off for life."
"I endorse this lawyer. I trust Sufen Hilf with all of my immigration clients, including my own family and close friends."
"Sufen is a very conscientious attorney with attention to detail. Her knowledge and skill in the area of immigration is second to none. I have personally known her to assist clients with difficult matters, and always use professionalism and her experience to achieve a great result for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hilf the best immigration lawyer I have come across. I always refer my clients to her who have been more than pleased. She has thorough knowledge about the law and its applicability to each persons different and unique circumstances. A truly excellent lawyer."
"I truly endorse Ms. Hilf. She is one of the best immigration lawyers I have known. I have known her for more than 10 years. She cares about her clients and always fights for the best results for her clients. She is very knowledgeable and trustworthy."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sufen is caring and smart. She does a terrific job for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Sufen since law school. Whenever I have a client with a potential immigration issue, Ms. Hilf is the attorney I call."
"I endorse Mrs. Hilf. She demonstrates an impressive knowledge of the law based on his accurate legal answers on Avvo. He is an asset to the legal field and respected by colleagues."
"Sufen is extremely knowledgeable regarding immigration law. She is a hard worker and truly dedicated to her clients' cases. She always has clients' best interest at heart and fights hard on their behalf. I highly endorse her."
"Sufen is a top-notch person and immigration attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sufen is a true legal resource for immigration issues. I have felt comfortable referring my own family members to Sufen and she was able to accomplish things that other lawyers said would not be possible."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is one of the finest immigration lawyers in the area. She cares about her clients and works harder than most at achieving the best results possible. She is a real fighter for her clients."
"My clients are always appreciative for referring them to her for immigration issues. Immigration is a difficult area of law. Many attorneys that practice in this area do not know what they are doing. Sufen often gets hired to fix other attorney's mistakes. She frequently represents people from other states because she can be trusted and she gets results that many others cannot. You will be glad that you hired her."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Sufen Hilf is a very competent attorney with a lot of experience. She is very dilligent in trying to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients. Hiring Sufen Hilf for an immigration issue is a "no brainer"."
"Sufen Hilf is the smartest, most persistent and diligent immigration lawyer I've had the pleasure to work with. She consistently has provided my client's with immigration concerns reliable advice and counsel. She is also one of the hardest working attorneys I've ever seen. When a person calls me with an immigration issue, I know that if I have them call Sufen Hilf, they will get the very best legal representation possible. She cares deeply about each client and is well respected in the legal community. She is an amazing lawyer."
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Criminal defense lawyer
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Experience
Honors
2017
10 Best Attorneys - Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2016
Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2013
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Featured Attorney Immigration, Avvo
2012
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
Murti Pratistha Mahotsav, Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Chicago
2010
Volunteer Legal Services, Chinese School of Detroit
2000
Kelly Book Award, University of Detroit Mercy
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Hilf & Hilf, PLC
2000 - 2005
Attorney, Michael Piston PC
1999 - 2000
Immigration Law Clerk, Law Offices of Ingrid K. Brey, PC
1998 - 1998
Judicial Clerk, 6th Circuit Court for Michigan
Associations
2005 - Present
Hilf & Hilf, PLCPartner
2002 - Present
Asian Immigration Lawyers AssociationChairman
2001 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChairman
2001 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2012
Asian Pacific Chamber of CommerceMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Chen
Gained Lawful Permanent Resident Status for client
Cheng
Client's wife gained LPR status.
Mamadou
Petition was approved.
Chen
Obtained multinational manager status for client
I-601 waiver
waiting for the case to be forwarded to District office
Ari
Obtained extraordinary alien permanent residency status
Muhammed
Obtained permanent residency after we were able to reopen the case
Patel
Case reopened. Matter is still being adjudicated.
Andrei
Obtained lawful permanent resident status.
Garcia Vs.Holder, 638 F.3d 511 (6th Cir. 2011)
After review by the United States Supreme Court, our position was affirmed by a majority of the justices.
Education
2000
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
State University of New York at Buffalo
MA - Masters
1988
Guangzhou Language University
Post Graduate Degree
1983
Wuhan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Talkradio 630 KHOW - Ross Kaminsky Show
Immigration (all sides)
2018
Legal News
Attorney Profile
2013
Street Beat Television Show
Immigration and Naturalization
2012
Chinese American School in Novi
How to Maintain your Permanent Residence Status
2011
Murti Pratistha Mahotsav
DACA
2009
Detroit Chinese School
How to Obtain a Green Card
2005
Chinese Cultural Center
How to Maintain your Permanent Residence Status
Publications
2013
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
False Claim of US Citizenship Can Act as a Permanent Bar
2013
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Asylum
2012
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Syria - Temporary Protected Status
2012
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Reduced Prison Sentences for Illegal Aliens
2012
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
ICE Detention Advice
2012
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
How a Retail Fraud Conviction Could Impact a United States Permanent Resident
2012
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
DREAM Act Deferred Action
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Removal Proceedings - Your Rights at Immigration Court
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Why Should I Hire an Immigration Lawyer
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Top 5 Ways People Get Placed Into Removal Proceedings
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Proving Asylum Cases at Immigration Court
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Preparing for an Immigration Interview
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Obtaining Asylum in the United States
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Marriage Based Immigration Interviews
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Immigration Priority Dates and Preference Classes
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Immigration Benefits for Crime Victims
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
EB5 Investor Green Cards
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
EB2 - National Interest Waivers for Entrepreneurs
2011
Hilf & Hilf, PLC Blog
Asylum - Potential Questions that Could Be Asked
2007
Chinese American News
Legal Dilemma of Chinese Students in US
Languages
Mandarin
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Sufen earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can the date of birth date be changed in a uscis form?
16 May 2021
Q&A
Should a person who is on probation for Fleeing and Eluding 2nd (criminal offense) attempt a DAAD hearing?
04 Mar 2018
Q&A
Can I go to an exit interview for an EB3 visa scheduled in a month time when I am 6 months pregnant? Will my petition be affect?
04 Mar 2018