Sufen Hilf

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Sufen Hilf

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Troy, MI
Practice Areas: Immigration

1775 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI

About Sufen

Biography

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 100%

A highly respected immigration attorney, with extensive experience in the areas of: business immigration; family immigration; naturalization; asylum applications; removal (deportation) proceedings. An active member American Immigration Lawyers Association, and licensed to practice in the State of Michigan, Federal District Court, and Immigration Court.

25 years | 10,000 cases

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2021
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 5 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 24 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2001

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Hilf & Hilf, PLC

1775 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48084

www.hilfandhilf.com

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Sufen Hilf's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

105 Client Reviews

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Posted by Aruna | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding Immigration Attorney - Green Card Success!

I am thrilled to share my exceptional experience working with Sufen in obtaining my U.S. green card. From start to finish, she demonstrated unparalleled expertise, professionalism, and dedication. Navigating the complexities of the immigration process can be daunting, but Sufen made it manageable and... clear every step of the way. What stood out most was her genuine commitment to my case. Sufen was always available to answer my questions, provide guidance, and offer reassurance during what can often be a stressful process. Thanks to her meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of immigration law, my green card was approved without any issues. I am immensely grateful to Sufen for her outstanding work. I highly recommend Sufen to anyone in need of legal assistance with immigration. She truly goes above and beyond for their clients.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An excellent Immigration layer

Sufen filed the O-1A petition case for me. Overall, Sufen has done an excellent job and is a trusted lawyer. She always responds to questions and concerns regarding the petition quickly and provides professional advice. After the analysis of my background and the criteria for O-1A, we determin...ed to format the petition documents focusing on "Authorship of scholarly articles in the field", "Participation as a judge of the work of others in the field", "Original scientific, scholarly contributions of major significance in the field", and "Serving in a critical or essential capacity for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation". The petition letter was constructed after all supporting documents were collected. The letter then experienced several modifications over meetings and finally, all petition materials were submitted. After RFE requests arrived, another meeting was held to properly answer the RFE. We determined to 1. emphasize the "Original contribution" by modifying letters from professionals to reveal the importance of research to the science community and the industry evolution, by providing criteria on how the research funding was selected and continued, and by explaining the impact of research in more detail on how my research idea influenced other scientists throughout the world in their research. 2. provide solid proof to prove the employer is a prestige company in the field, how the company plays an important role in R & D for the industry, and my important role in the company. Sufen laid out correct directions and how each category in the RFE could be answered. After the collection of the RFE material, she wrote another RFE document, answering each question carefully. To summarize, she is definitely a professional lawyer and is highly recommended.

Posted by Paresh | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Sufen and her office help my father get Green card when some of the local immigration lawyers refuse to accept his case.

Sufen have help my father get his green card after 7years struggle with USCIS. My father case was very complicated according to other immigration lawyers and someone of them refuse to work on it. However, Sufen went above and beyond and found away for him to get his green card. We had initial setb...ack but she continue to work on the case behind the scene and found new ways for us to move forward. I would definitely recommend her for immigration paperwork. I have personally recommend her to few of my relatives. Best things about Sufen, that she was personally involved with my father's case and she updated with me every time there is something new. I live in Cleveland, OH and I was able to drive to Troy, MI for consultation. After initial consultations all the paperwork submissions was done online and no further trip was required to her office. Everything else can be done online. Overall, very thankful for her work on my father's case. Sufen and her office will do everything in their power to help you get you immigration case solved when given a chance.

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Permanent Residence Application

We started working with Sufen and her team around April of this year as we started the application for a family based green card. We weren't entirely sure what the process entailed and were nervous about long timelines during the pandemic. However, Sufen and her team were responsive and offered excel...lent guidance through filling out the paperwork and consolidating all the necessary evidence to present a strong case. We were able to gather all the documentation and submit to USCIS very quickly. Since then, we had the biometrics appointment and yesterday we had the interview. Sufen accompanied us to the interview where we immediately got confirmation we had been approved. Sufen was our strongest advocate during the interview and she demonstrated she had our best interests at heart; it truly felt like a relative or friend was with us, not simply our lawyer. I couldn't be more thankful for Sufen's support, she is extremely knowledgeable of immigration law and knows how to prepare her clients to put their best foot forward. I strongly recommend Sufen and her team to anybody looking for a smooth resolution to all immigration obstacles.

Posted by Haïette & Mohamed | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Acknowledgement of a job very well done

My husband and I hired Sufen to assist us with our immigration matters regarding our marriage and associated immigration forms. Sufen was incredible from beginning to end. She was prompt in her responses to all our communication, as was her staff, be it through in-person, email, phone and even Zoom m...eeting. What we really appreciated about Sufen is not only the fact that she was knowledgeable, but she also demonstrated a great patience to listen to us and provide the necessary guidance. We can only but strongly recommend her. Merci Sufen!!!

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Sufen Hilf's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Cole

Immigration lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Gerrow Mason

Immigration lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I trust Sufen Hilf with all of my immigration clients, including my own family and close friends."

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Matthew Fedor

Immigration lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Alan Cooper

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Juliana Oh

Immigration lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Worked for 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."

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Steven Gursten

Immigration lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sufen is caring and smart. She does a terrific job for her clients."

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Andrew Hubbs

Immigration lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Azin Arbab

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Kreuza Gjezi

Immigration lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Ashraf Salem

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sufen is a top-notch person and immigration attorney."

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Michael Thomas

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Randall Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Daniel Hilf

Immigration lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Todd Kaluzny

Immigration lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"."

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Loren Dickstein

Immigration lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Kreuza Gjezi

Immigration lawyer

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Michael Cutler

Business lawyer

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Randall Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Hilf

Criminal defense lawyer

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Loren Dickstein

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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, PLC

Partner

2002 - Present

Asian Immigration Lawyers Association

Chairman

2001 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chairman

2001 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2012

Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce

Member

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.

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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

Top Contributor

Sufen earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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