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Biography
As your immigration attorney, I am always standing by to assist you with your legal needs.
For over 20 years I have been helping people become citizens, avoid being deported, and helping people through the overwhelming process of becoming a United States citizen. From filling out the proper forms, to getting a job and becoming a citizen with a Green Card, I help you through the entire process so you don't have to worry about unecessary fees, or delays in the process.
For a confidential consultation, call to schedule an appointment today!
Call Carmen, one of the best, most experienced Immigration Attorneys in Hawaii.
Practices Immigration, Naturalization, Consular, Family, Business, Employment, Deportation Law
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
90%
Asylum
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Hawaii for 36 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Guam for 32 years
State: Guam
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Carmen DiAmore-Siah
735 Bishop St, Suite 201, Honolulu, HI, 96813-4817
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Posted by Steve | July 11, 2014 | Immigration
Outstanding Immigration Attorney
I have retained Carmen on several occasions to advise me on immigration law so that I could properly represent my clients. Her advise has always been spot on. She has an excellent command of the law, knows the immigration courts and personnel, and obtains excellent results for her clients. Carmen ...
Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Incompetent, major disappointment, suffering the consequences of hiring a bad attorney.
This attorney was a major disappointment. The advice given was poor and led to negative outcomes that could have been avoided with proper guidance. There was little effort put into the case, communication was unreliable, and important concerns were brushed off instead of addressed. When problems came...
Carmen DiAmore-Siah's Lawyer Endorsements
"This lawyer strives to get the best results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer"
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"I endorse Carmen. Highly respected in the legal community. A skilled lawyer with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"I endorse this lawyer. Carmen is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant immigrant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I am an attorney who has referred a multitude of clients who have had immigration problems to Carmen DiAmore-Siah because she has provided competent and effective immigration services to them in a complex area of law that she has mastered. The immigration cases related to issues involving employment, business, removal, and complex family immigration matters. She has done an excellent job and the clients I have spoken to after referring cases to Carmen have been happy and appreciative of the service she provides. I highly recommend her and strongly endorse her and believe that you will be happy with her services. Call or email her at 808 531-2277 or [email protected]."
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Carmen has a strong track record in the field of immigration law. She has practiced immigration law for nearly three decades and served as the AILA Hawaii Chapter Chair for 2 consecutive years from 2009 -2011. Her office has staff that speak many languages and caters to the clients needs. Given her experience, I strongly endorse Carmen."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
25 Year Anniversary, American Registry
2014
Immigration & Natz Premier Service Company Award, The State of Hawaii.com
2013
Accredited Business Award, Better Business Bureau
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Attestato di Riconscimento, Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii
1981
Fellowship Grant Social Work, National Institutes of Health
1980
Open Grants Fellowship Award, East West Center
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Carmen DiAmore-Siah
1983 - 1986
Social Worker, Child and Family Services
1980 - 1981
Social Worker/Case worker, United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (Unhcr)
Associations
2000 - Present
EuroCinemaHawaiiBoard Member
2000 - Present
International Law AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Guam Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChapter Chair 2010-2012 Hawaii
1991 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Assoication (Hawaii)Vice Chair 1990s
1989 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
Inter-Pacific Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. V. TAGALIGUD, 84 F3D 1180
reported federal case
Education
1989
University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Hawaii, Manoa
MA - Masters
1982
University of Hawaii, Manoa
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
2012
Employment and Immigration updates
Immigration
2011
Immigration Updates
Immigration and Naturalization
2010
Employment and Immigration law Issues
Immigration and Employment Law
2009
Fundamentals of Employment Law n Hawaii
Immigration updates
2004
Insights and Strategies for hiring and retaining non-citizen employees
Immigration Law in the Workplace
Publications
2002
1996
University of Hawai`i Law Review
Self-Determination for Nonself-Governing Peoples and for Indigenous Peoples
Languages
English
Japanese
Mandarin
Tagalog
Spanish
Korean
Activity
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Q&A
Green card holder exceeding 6 months of outside the US?
20 May 2021
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Iam and permanent green card holder and I petition my wife 2016 from the Philippines
19 May 2021
Q&A
I received my Green card through Asylum Approval. card issue date 06/30/2013 (resident since that date) apply for citizenship
01 Aug 2015