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Sufen Hilf, immigration lawyer in Troy, MI

Sufen HilfTop rated

4.8(6)
Immigration Lawyer at Law Offices of Hilf & Hilf
Troy, MI Replies in ~24h English, Mandarin 25 years practicing MI Bar No. 62472
AsylumBusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyInvestmentRemoval DefenseStudent

About Sufen

Sufen Hilf (Li) is a highly respected immigration attorney, with extensive experience in the areas of: business immigration; family immigration; naturalization; asylum applications and removal (deportation) proceedings. 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 Court, and Immigration Court. 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”.

Practice areas

Asylum

Affirmative and defensive asylum cases

I-589WithholdingCAT
Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Investment

Investor and entrepreneur visas

EB-5E-2L-1A
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

Michigan State UniversityJ.D. (2000) · 2000
State University of New York - BuffaloM.A. (1993) · 1993
Wuhan UniversityB.A. (1983) · 1983

Bar & associations

Bar license
MI Bar No. 62472
Active & in good standing
Michigan State Bar
Asian Immigration Lawyers Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Michigan Bar Association
Federal Bar Association

Professional experience

Attorney · Michael Piston PC2000 – 2005
Attorney at Law · Law Offices of Hilf & Hilf

Awards

10 Best Attorneys - Exceptional and Outstanding Client ServiceAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel · 2017
Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Legal Counsel · 2016
Client's ChoiceAvvo · 2013

Client reviews

4.8
6 client reviews
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HL
H. LiuDec 2, 2025

Stopped my removal proceedings

I was facing deportation after a long stay. They got me cancellation of removal. Forever grateful.

JN
J. NguyenJan 8, 2026

Patient and bilingual — explained everything in Spanish

Mi mamá pudo entender todo el proceso. We never felt rushed. Highly recommend.

EC
E. ChoApr 16, 2026

EB-5 from start to conditional removal

Two regional center investments, one I-526, one I-829. Smooth.

CW
C. WilliamsApr 15, 2026

Got my H-1B approved on the first try

My company's in-house lawyer dropped the ball, this team picked it up two weeks before deadline and we still got an approval. Lifesavers.

ZK
Z. KhanDec 27, 2025

DACA renewal turnaround was fast

Filed within a week of consult. Approved 3 months later.

HL
H. LiuNov 23, 2025

Transparent, calm, and incredibly thorough

Walked me through every step of my I-130. Replied to every email within hours. Worth every dollar.

Frequently asked

A 30-minute video or phone call. We review your situation, identify the best path, outline timelines and costs, and answer your questions. You'll receive a written summary afterwards.

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