Krista Hurst

Krista Hurst is a respected Detroit immigration lawyer with two decades of experience guiding companies, individuals, and families through complex immigration matters. As a Senior Attorney at Butzel Long, she provides multifaceted representation across employment-based immigration, compliance, risk management, and practice leadership. Her work supports large multinational corporations and businesses in a range of industries, helping them grow and achieve long-term success that benefits local communities and the broader economy.

Krista’s education laid the groundwork for her legal career. She earned a B.A. from College of the Holy Cross, a J.D. from University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law, and an M.B.A. from Oakland University. This strong academic background complements years of experience navigating intricate immigration cases and compliance strategies.

Krista’s practice covers business-based petitions and visas, worksite enforcement, responses to audits and requests for evidence, and corporate immigration compliance. She regularly collaborates with in-house counsel and human resources professionals to hire international talent, manage nonimmigrant visa processes, employment-based green cards, and guide clients through achieving U.S. citizenship. She is especially skilled at addressing complex legal issues and developing clear policies and procedures to help clients maintain compliance.

Alongside business immigration, Krista Hurst advises on family-based matters, including K-1 visas, marriage-based green cards, and I-751 removal of conditions. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Immigration Law Section and as a Council Member for the International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

Before joining Butzel Long, Krista was a partner at an international employment and immigration law firm. Her dedication and insight have earned her a trusted reputation in the Michigan legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Attorney, Butzel Long
• Member, State Bar of Michigan – Immigration Law Section
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oakland University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• College of the Holy Cross
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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