Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. stands out for its strength in obtaining H-1B visas and in the EB-5 financing space, both popular choices for foreign companies and investors launching US operations. The group’s expertise is also sought after by entrepreneurial clients seeking advice on corporate formation and immigration status planning. John Quill is responsible for leading the team and brings significant experience obtaining non-immigrant visas for companies and their employees. William Coffman is regularly sought out to represent clients in immigration matters before the USCIS and DoL. Angel Feng is the go-to for obtaining non-immigrant work visas and employment-based visas. Former co-head Susan Cohen retired in 2024, while Douglas Hauer departed the firm in April 2025. All lawyers mentioned are situated in the Boston office.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • Pro-Bono Afghanistan Parolee Clients
  • ID-Pal Ltd.
  • Teradar, Inc.
  • IAC, Inc.
  • Thomson Reuters
  • mPod, Inc.
  • Mikayel Petrosyan
  • Aminochain, Inc.
  • Chronosphere

Work highlights

  • Advocated for various pro-bono Afghanistan parolee clients who remain in hiding and at risk due to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
  • Advised mPOD, Inc. in obtaining an International Entrepreneur Rule Parole for one of the founders.
  • Represented IAC and its subsidiaries on all immigration matters, including securing employment authorization and visas for their foreign national workforce and international transferees throughout various company reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions.

Lawyers

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

John Quill

Other key lawyers

William Coffman; Angel Feng