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.
viewpoints
Travel Ban Court Update on Family Members’ as “Bona Fide” Relationship
September 8, 2017 | Alert | By William Coffman
Rescission of DACA: FAQs for Employers of DACA Beneficiaries (a.k.a. Dreamers)
September 6, 2017 | Alert | By Susan Cohen, William Coffman
A. The Trump Administration rescinded the DACA program on September 5, 2017, but is phasing out the program over a six-month period that will end on March 5, 2018.
Trump Administration Suggests Potential Cuts to Cultural Exchange Visas
August 29, 2017 | Blog | By William Coffman
U.S. Mission in Russia to Temporarily Suspend NIV Issuance
August 22, 2017 | Blog | By William Coffman
Cap-Exempt H-1B Petitions Once Again Eligible for Premium Processing
July 25, 2017 | Blog | By William Coffman
USCIS Reveals H-1B Cap Submission Numbers & President Trump Signs a New Executive Order
April 19, 2017 | Alert | By William Coffman
FAQs for Entering the U.S.—Entry Inspection and Electronic Devices
April 6, 2017 | Blog | By William Coffman, Cassie Ramos
Increased Scrutiny of Visa Applications and Possible Delays
March 28, 2017 | Alert | By William Coffman
DHS Site Visits and Inspections — Be Prepared
March 9, 2017 | Alert | By Susan Cohen, William Coffman
Work and Travel Guidance for F-1 Students with Pending H-1B “Change of Status” Applications and “Cap-Gap” Employment Authorization
March 8, 2017 | Advisory | By William Coffman
News & Press
USCIS Fee Increases May Have Unintended Consequences
February 15, 2024
Twenty-Eight Mintz Attorneys Named To Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers List
November 22, 2022
Mintz Practice Groups and Attorneys Garner Top Rankings in 2020 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
June 12, 2020
Immigration Compliance Essentials For 2019
January 22, 2019
Events & Speaking
Immigration Compliance & Risk Management Webinar Series
Part II: Creating Compliance Policies for a New Era
Immigration Compliance & Risk Management Webinar Series
Part I: Keeping DHS in Your Sights: Site Visits & Record Keeping
2018 AILA Employer Compliance and Worksite Enforcement CLE Conference
Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton St., Boston, MA
Employment-based Immigration: Talent Acquisition, Retention & Compliance under a New Administration
Mintz Levin
San Diego, CA
A Round-up of Recent Immigration Law Changes and a Roadmap for Compliance in a New Administration
Mintz Levin
New York, NY
Recognition & Awards
Chambers USA: Massachusetts - Immigration (2021 – 2023)
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