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
- Chambers USA: Massachusetts - Immigration (2021)
- Best Lawyers in America: Immigration Law (2017 – 2022)
- Recommended by The Legal 500 United States for Labor & Employment: Immigration (2020)
- Named to the National Law Journal’s list of Immigration Trailblazers (2020)
Involvement
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Volunteer attorney, Irish International Immigrant Center
- Member, Board of Directors, American Special Hockey Association
Recent Insights
Viewpoints
Biden Administration Announces Changes to COVID-19 Travel Bans
September 22, 2021 |Alert
Revisions to National Interest Exceptions to Schengen Travel Ban
May 12, 2021 |Alert
Biden Administration Bans Most Travel from India
May 12, 2021 |Alert
News & Press
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Biden Administration Announces Changes to COVID-19 Travel Bans
September 22, 2021 | Alert | By John Quill
This alert covers the White House’s September 20, 2021 announcement that it is revamping travel restrictions for international travelers entering the US. Beginning in early November, country-specific travel bans will be replaced by a policy based on vaccination status and COVID-19 testing.
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Revisions to National Interest Exceptions to Schengen Travel Ban
May 12, 2021 | Alert | By Barbara Chin, John Quill
This alert reviews the Department of State’s updated guidance, issued March 2, 2021, on the National Interest Exception (NIE) waiver to the COVID-related travel ban affecting individuals traveling to the US from the Schengen Area, the U.K. and Ireland.
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Biden Administration Bans Most Travel from India
May 12, 2021 | Alert | By John Quill
H, L, and J Visa Ban Expires
April 1, 2021 | Alert | By John Quill
Read about the expiration of a nonimmigrant visa ban that restricted the entry of H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and certain J-1 travelers into the United States.
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USCIS Completes Lottery Selection Process for H-1B FY2022 Cap
March 30, 2021 | Alert | By John Quill
This alert covers March 30, 2021 updates from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the H-1B cap registration process, including details about the H-1B cap lottery and the status of registrations.
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Webinar Recording: H-1B Cap Registration Returns
February 2, 2021 | Webinar | By Angel Feng, Maryanne Kline, John Quill
Department of Labor Publishes Regulation to Increase Prevailing Wages
January 20, 2021 | Advisory | By John Quill
The alert discusses a Department of Labor regulation, effective July 2021, which will significantly increase prevailing wage requirements — affecting how employers determine appropriate prevailing wages for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 workers as well as PERM applicants.
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Ongoing USCIS Delays in Issuing Receipt Notices
December 17, 2020 | Blog | By John Quill
On December 15, 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is still experiencing delays in issuing receipt notices for filed petitions and applications.
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District Court Sets Aside DOL and DHS H-1B Regulations
December 3, 2020 | Alert | By Barbara Chin, John Quill
New DHS Proposed Regulations will Revise the H-1B Cap Lottery
November 5, 2020 | Blog | By John Quill, Maryanne Kline
News & Press
Immigration Group Of The Year: Mintz
December 1, 2020
Law360 Names Mintz 2020 Immigration Practice Group of the Year
November 30, 2020
Trump's Procedural Sidesteps May Doom H-1B Visa Changes
October 7, 2020
Mintz Member and Chair of the firm’s Immigration Practice John F. Quill was quoted in an article published by Law360 on immigration concerns related to new restrictions for H-1B visas issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Labor, and how the Trump administration’s decision to sidestep certain procedural requirements could bolster upcoming lawsuits and lead to the regulation's downfall
Mintz Practice Groups and Attorneys Garner Top Rankings in 2020 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
June 12, 2020
In the latest guide, Mintz garnered rankings as a top national firm in eight practice areas, and 32 firm attorneys were individually recognized.
Attys Fear Tech Glitches Ahead Of New H-1B System Start
February 28, 2020
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
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
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
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
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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