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
USCIS Conducts Lottery Selection Process for H-1B FY2023 Cap
March 28, 2022 |Alert
USCIS H-1B Cap Registration Period Set to Open on March 1
February 22, 2022 |Alert
News & Press
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USCIS Conducts Lottery Selection Process for H-1B FY2023 Cap
March 28, 2022 | Alert | By John Quill
USCIS H-1B Cap Registration Period Set to Open on March 1
February 22, 2022 | Alert | By John Quill, Juan Steevens
Read about the online registration system for FY2023 H-1B quota selection, which will run from March 1 through March 18, beginning and ending at 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern time.
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CBP Begins Issuing New I-94 Designations for L-2 and E Dependent Spouses Granting Employment Authorization Incident to Status
February 17, 2022 | Alert | By Angel Feng, Shannon N. Parker, John Quill
This alert covers the CBP’s changes to its I-94 forms, including new designations for L-2 and E visa dependents, including spouses seeking work authorization.
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Biden Administration Rescinds Travel Ban for Eight Countries in Southern Africa
January 3, 2022 | Alert | By John Quill
Read about a Biden administration proclamation, issued on December 28, 2021, revoking the travel ban for individuals who had been present in eight countries in Southern Africa.
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Department of Labor Rescinds Prior Regulation that Dramatically Increased Prevailing Wages
December 21, 2021 | Alert | By John Quill
This immigration alert reviews a Dec. 14, 2021 DOL final rule rescinding a January 2021 ruling that would have increased prevailing wages for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 petitions and PERM Labor Certification applications.
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Biden Administration Bans Most Travel from Eight Countries in Southern Africa
November 29, 2021 | Alert | By John Quill
This alert covers the Biden administration’s ban on travel to the US for individuals who have been present in a number of countries in southern Africa within the past 14 days.
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USCIS Announces Policy Changes for H-4, L-2, and E-1/E-2/E-3 Dependent EAD Workers
November 23, 2021 | Alert | By Angel Feng, Shannon N. Parker, John Quill
This alert discusses USCIS policy changes for H-4, L-2, and E-1, E-2, and E-3 visa holders, following a DHS settlement of litigation regarding the validity of L-2 and H-4 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) cards.
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DHS Settlement Will Benefit L-2 and H-4 EAD Workers
November 12, 2021 | Alert | By Angel Feng, Shannon N. Parker, John Quill
This alert outlines a November 10, 2021 DHS announcement of policy changes that will benefit H-4 and L-2 employees, who have experienced employment disruptions due to USCIS processing delays.
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Webinar Recording: H-1B Cap Planning
November 4, 2021 | Webinar | By John Quill, William Coffman, Angel Feng
The H-1B quota continues to be oversubscribed, and last year saw a record number of H-1B registration submissions, which resulted in low selection rates. Advance planning is required for H-1B cap candidates. This webinar discussed strategies for contingency planning for employees who are not selected in the cap lottery.
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Webinar Recording: Current and Upcoming Changes to Immigration Processes
October 28, 2021 | Webinar | By John Quill, William Coffman, Angel Feng
The Biden administration has brought welcome stability to business immigration processes; however, there are a number of current and proposed changes that will expand immigration benefits and potentially increase scrutiny on immigration filings. This webinar focused on current and anticipated updates to take into consideration when forming a business’s immigration strategy.
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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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Maintaining Foreign National Employment in a Recession, and Future Workforce Planning
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