Bill’s legal work focuses on immigration and nationality law, as well as outbound emigration and related international law. Bill regularly represents clients in immigration matters before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Labor, as well as before US and foreign consulates.
During law school, he served on the editorial board of the Houston Journal of International Law.
Education
- University of Houston Law Center (JD)
- University of Michigan (MM)
- University of Central Arkansas (BME)
Recognition & Awards
- Chambers USA: Massachusetts - Immigration (2021)
- Recommended by The Legal 500 United States for Labor & Employment: Immigration (2014, 2020)
- Best Lawyers in America: Immigration Law (2013 – 2022)
- International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers (2016 – 2019)
- Top Author in the semiconductor industry, JD Supra Readers' Choice Awards (2016)
- Boston Magazine Top Lawyers – Immigration (2021)
Involvement
- Panelist, AILA's Employment-Based Green Card Applications: Considerations and Strategies webinar
- Member, State Bar of Texas
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Recent Insights
Viewpoints
USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Period for March 2022
January 31, 2022 |Alert
Travel Alert – Update* on U.S. Travel Bans and Travel Requirements
November 9, 2021 |Alert
Webinar Recording: H-1B Cap Planning
November 4, 2021 |Webinar
News & Press
Viewpoints
USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Period for March 2022
January 31, 2022 | Alert | By Angel Feng, William Coffman
Read about a USCIS announcement that the online registration period for H-1B quota selection for the upcoming fiscal year will run from March 1 through March 18, beginning and ending 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern Standard Time.
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Travel Alert – Update* on U.S. Travel Bans and Travel Requirements
November 9, 2021 | Alert | By Maryanne Kline, William Coffman, Lindsey Steinberg
Read Mintz’s guide to U.S. travel bans and travel requirements, including the Biden administration’s recent requirement for inbound international travelers to the U.S. to test for COVID-19 within one day of flight departure or present documentation of recovery from COVID-19.
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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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Biden Administration Announces End to COVID-19 Travel Bans
October 26, 2021 | Alert | By William Coffman
Read about the October 25, 2021 Presidential Proclamation confirming that it will end all COVID-19 travel bans on Monday, November 8 and how this policy change will impact nonimmigrant travelers to the U.S.
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Facebook enters Settlement Agreement regarding PERM Labor Certification Recruiting Practices
October 21, 2021 | Blog | By William Coffman
The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Office of Public Affairs issued a press release two days ago, October 19, 2021, announcing a settlement with Facebook involving their recruiting practices to qualify foreign nationals for permanent residence (green card) status in the U.S. This settlement involves a civil fine of $4.75 million payable to the U.S. government, plus an additional payment of up to $9.5 million to eligible victims. This settlement ends a lawsuit filed by DOJ against Facebook in December of 2020.
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Webinar Recording: Changes to the COVID Travel Ban
October 21, 2021 | Webinar | By Maryanne Kline, John Quill
The Mintz Immigration Practice focused on the evolving immigration landscape and the anticipated changes to US immigration policies as of October 2021 in this 30-minute session.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Issues Policy Updates to Improve Legal Immigration Processes
June 16, 2021 | Alert | By William Coffman
This alert provides information about USCIS’s new, official policy updates to be included in its Policy Manual, which examiners use to adjudicate eligibility for immigration benefits.
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U.S. Department of State Issues More Revisions to National Interest Exceptions to COVID-19 Travel Bans
June 8, 2021 | Alert | By William Coffman
This alert covers updated guidance issued by the US Department of State on June 1, 2021 that expands the eligibility for National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) to the travel bans from the Schengen Area of the EU, the U.K., Ireland, China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, and India.
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USCIS Announces H-1B Registration Period for March 2021 H-1B Cap
February 8, 2021 | Alert | By William Coffman
Read about USCIS’s announcement that the online registration period for H-1B quota selection for Fiscal Year 2022 will run from March 9 at noon ET through March 25 at noon ET. USCIS Announces H-1B Registration Period March 2021 H-1B Cap
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News & Press
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.
Immigration Compliance Essentials For 2019
January 22, 2019
This Law360 “Expert Analysis” column discusses how important compliance is in today’s aggressive immigration enforcement environment. The column is authored by a team of Mintz attorneys – Susan Cohen, Bill Coffman and Kevin McNamara.
Best Lawyers named 85 Mintz attorneys to its 2018 list of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition, Mintz attorneys Matthew J. Gardella and Samuel M. Tony Starr were named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas.
Best Lawyers named 73 Mintz attorneys to its 2017 list of The Best Lawyers in America. Mintz attorneys selected for inclusion in this year’s list span 44 practice areas.
Events
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Dec
6
2018
Immigration Compliance & Risk Management Webinar Series
Part II: Creating Compliance Policies for a New Era
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25
2018
Immigration Compliance & Risk Management Webinar Series
Part I: Keeping DHS in Your Sights: Site Visits & Record Keeping
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Aug
10
2018
2018 AILA Employer Compliance and Worksite Enforcement CLE Conference
Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St., Boston, MA
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Employment-based Immigration: Talent Acquisition, Retention & Compliance under a New Administration
Mintz Levin
San Diego, CA
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A Round-up of Recent Immigration Law Changes and a Roadmap for Compliance in a New Administration
Mintz Levin
New York, NY
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