John’s practice encompasses all aspects of immigration and nationality law. John draws on over two decades of experience to help companies and their employees obtain nonimmigrant visas, including B, E, H, J, L, O, and TN visas. He also handles applications for PERM labor certification; extraordinary ability, outstanding researcher, and national interest waiver petitions; adjustment of status procedures; consular processing; and naturalization. John has distinguished himself in the use of legal operations and technology to streamline practices and develop innovative solutions to challenging legal and case production issues. He represents clients in a wide variety of industries, including biotechnology, FinTech, hospitals & health systems, insurance, financial services, retailers, education, consulting, and staffing services.
Prior to joining Mintz, John was a partner in the business immigration group of an international law firm. Earlier, he was an immigration attorney at a Boston-based law firm.
In addition to his practice, John is a frequent panelist at seminars on immigration topics, and he regularly writes articles about business immigration. He has also served as co-chair of American Immigration Lawyers Association regional conferences.
During law school, John was a finalist in the Rothgerber Moot Court Competition.
Education
- University of Colorado (JD)
- University of Massachusetts (BA, cum laude)
Recognition & Awards
- Best Lawyers in America: Immigration Law (2017 – 2020)
Involvement
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Volunteer attorney, Irish International Immigrant Center
Recent Insights
Viewpoints
USCIS Completes Lottery Selection Process for H-1B FY2021 Cap
March 27, 2020|Blog
Employer Guidance: Home Office Employment for Foreign Workers
March 18, 2020|Advisory
H-1B Cap Registration Implemented by USCIS
December 9, 2019|Alert
News & Press
Member and Chair of Mintz’s Immigration Practice John F. Quill was quoted extensively in an article published by Law360 on technological concerns in advance of the March 1 launch of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new online system for filing H-1B visa requests.
Chair of Mintz’s Immigration Practice John F. Quill was quoted in a recent Law360 article detailing the top five immigration policies to watch in 2020. In particular, Mr. Quill provided commentary on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ planned revisions to the definitions of “specialty occupation,” “employment” and “employer-employee relationship” for the H-1B visa program.
On December 6, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will implement a new online registration process for employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions for the fiscal year 2021. In this Law360 expert analysis column, Member and Chair of the Immigration practice John F. Quill provided guidance for employers as they prepare to navigate the new system.
Viewpoints
USCIS Completes Lottery Selection Process for H-1B FY2021 Cap
March 27, 2020 | Blog | By John Quill
On March 27, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updates on the H-1B cap registration process. Employers and attorneys will need to log into the USCIS Registration portal in order to learn the status of each registration.
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Employer Guidance: Home Office Employment for Foreign Workers
March 18, 2020 | Advisory | By William Coffman, John Quill
This alert reviews worksite and Notice requirements for foreign workers and how employers can ensure compliance as employees work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.
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H-1B Cap Registration Implemented by USCIS
December 9, 2019 | Alert | By John Quill
This alert covers USCIS’s December 6, 2019 announcement that, as expected, it will be implementing a new electronic registration process for the FY2021 cap season.
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Proposed H-1B Cap Registration Fee Rule Published by DHS
November 7, 2019 | Alert | By John Quill
This alert covers a November 7, 2019 announcement by DHS that effective December 9, 2019, USCIS will collect a $10 filing fee for each H-1B cap registration.
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Proposed H-1B Cap Registration Fee Rule Published by DHS
September 4, 2019 | Alert | By John Quill, Susan Cohen
Proposed H-1B Cap Registration Fee Rule Cleared by OMB
August 16, 2019 | Alert | By John Quill, Susan Cohen
Read about the Office of Management and Budget’s recent clearance of a proposed filing fee rule for USCIS’s H-1B cap registration process.
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DHS Regulation Creates Harsher Standards for Public Charge Inadmissibility Law
August 14, 2019 | Alert | By John Quill
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the issuance of a final rule which expands the ways in which foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States can be found inadmissible based on the likelihood of becoming a “public charge.” The rule takes effect on October 15, 2019.
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DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Syria
August 7, 2019 | Alert | By John Quill
Read about the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to preserve and extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals through March 31, 2021.
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News & Press
Attys Fear Tech Glitches Ahead Of New H-1B System Start
February 28, 2020 | Law360
Member and Chair of Mintz’s Immigration Practice John F. Quill was quoted extensively in an article published by Law360 on technological concerns in advance of the March 1 launch of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new online system for filing H-1B visa requests.
Top 5 Immigration Policies To Watch In 2020
January 2, 2020 | Law360
Chair of Mintz’s Immigration Practice John F. Quill was quoted in a recent Law360 article detailing the top five immigration policies to watch in 2020. In particular, Mr. Quill provided commentary on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ planned revisions to the definitions of “specialty occupation,” “employment” and “employer-employee relationship” for the H-1B visa program.
Employers: Start Prepping For Online H-1B Visa Registration
December 11, 2019 | Law360
On December 6, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will implement a new online registration process for employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions for the fiscal year 2021. In this Law360 expert analysis column, Member and Chair of the Immigration practice John F. Quill provided guidance for employers as they prepare to navigate the new system.
Takeaways From New H-1B Visa Registration Proposal
September 5, 2019 | Law360
Member and Chair of Mintz’s Immigration Practice John Quill authored an expert analysis column published by Law360 that provided key takeaways from the United States Department of Homeland Security’s proposed rule regarding a filing fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions.
Mintz Picks Up Immigration Law Partner From Seyfarth
July 16, 2019 | Law360
John Quill has joined Mintz’s office in Boston, where he will focus on business immigration matters and improving immigration data reporting. The firm’s Immigration Practice attorneys serve as trusted business advisors for top-tier companies with offices throughout the world.
Nationally Recognized Immigration Attorney Joins Mintz
July 15, 2019
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