Immigration

My practice includes a broad spectrum of immigration issues including family, citizenship, entertainers, athletes and artists, immigrant and non-immigrant visas, asylum, immigration court, criminal issues, waivers and appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and Federal Courts. My practice does not include labor certifications.

• Citizenship or Naturalization
• Removal or Deportation
• Employer Work Visas
• Permanent Resident (Green Card)
• Political Asylum & Refugees
• Undocumented Workers
• Visas

CA, Dec 1997
Bar Number: 193073

Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

California Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Florida Supreme Court.

State Bar of California, State Bar of Florida, San Francisco County Bar Association.

I have taught immigration CLEs for several local non-profit organizations. I frequently attend CLEs and stay up to date daily with the frequently changing immigration laws.

I have contributed to the asylum law manual produced by the Lawyers Committee for civil Rights.

I frequently employ creative theories to win cases that may initially appear weak, or to find the right visa to fit a client's interests. I had a client who came to me with an aggravated felony under immigration law. He was in removal proceedings with no options for relief. Through a creative theory, I was able to terminate his case in court to allow him to apply for citizenship. He became a citizen and I helped him petition for his wife. Later they brought their new baby to my office! That was an incredible experience, and it reaffirmed how important it is to fight for someone even when the case appears hopeless.

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California and Florida

Since opening in 2001, the Law Office of Amie Miller has provided experienced and effective legal representation in a broad range of immigration matters. I am a strong believer in immigrant rights and work hard to ensure that my clients receive fair treatment under the law. I am certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, and my practice is devoted exclusively to immigration law. I have successfully navigated my clients through the immigration process before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (formerly known as the INS), Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals and Federal Court.

I have practiced law since 1996, and Immigration Law exclusively since 1999. Prior to 1999, I also worked in the areas of Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, and International Law.

I am an active participant in the San Francisco legal community. I served as the District Counsel Liaison of the Executive Board of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Northern California Chapter (2001 to 2002) and on the Executive Board of the Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (1999 to 2001). I additionally serve as a mentor attorney for the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Aids Legal Referral Panel and additionally regularly participate in local legal clinics.

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(415) 693-9411

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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I generally work on a fixed fee basis, and the fees are determined by the complexity of the case.

I generally work on a fixed fee, but for work where an hourly rate is appropriate, my rate is $300.

I charge $195 for an hour initial consultation, which is credited toward the future legal services fees. In other words, if my office is hired to represent the client after the consultation, the consultation is free!

The typical retainer is half of the legal fee, but I am happy to work out alternative payment plans that suit my clients' needs.