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 focuses on all aspects of corporate immigration, including business-based visas and petitions, worksite enforcement, responses to audits and RFEs, and ongoing immigration compliance. She partners closely with in-house counsel and HR teams to recruit and retain global talent, manage nonimmigrant visa strategies, secure employment-based green cards, and support employees on the path to U.S. citizenship. Known for handling complex immigration issues, Krista develops clear, practical policies and procedures that help employers stay compliant and reduce risk.

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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