MichelleGergerian
Partner
Immigration
mgergerian@seyfarth.com
More About Michelle
Michelle assists clients in all aspects of corporate immigration, including nonimmigrant visa, permanent residency, and citizenship applications. Michelle represents top multinational organizations across a wide range of industries, including technology, consulting, staffing, life sciences, financial services, and professional services. Michelle provides advisory services to clients’ HR and Talent Acquisition teams and legal departments to build effective immigration programs and understand the business impact of an ever-changing immigration landscape.
Prior to joining Seyfarth, Michelle served as the National Director of Education for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Washington, DC, managing the field of immigration education programs for more than 11,000 immigration lawyers. She has served as the Managing Editor of numerous AILA publications and as a presenter on nonprofit association management issues. Prior to her work with AILA, Michelle started her immigration career at a prominent, Boston-based immigration boutique firm.
Michelle earned her JD from Suffolk University Law School and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science with a concentration in law, politics, and the courts from Suffolk University. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association at the national and local chapter levels.
Prior to joining Seyfarth, Michelle served as the National Director of Education for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Washington, DC, managing the field of immigration education programs for more than 11,000 immigration lawyers. She has served as the Managing Editor of numerous AILA publications and as a presenter on nonprofit association management issues. Prior to her work with AILA, Michelle started her immigration career at a prominent, Boston-based immigration boutique firm.
Michelle earned her JD from Suffolk University Law School and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science with a concentration in law, politics, and the courts from Suffolk University. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association at the national and local chapter levels.
- JD, Suffolk University Law School
- BS, Suffolk University
Cum laude
- Massachusetts
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- Co-Author, "DHS Releases Regulatory Agenda for 2018 - Major Changes Possible for H-1B, H-4, and F-1 Visa Holders," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 19, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Possible Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign National Employees," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 30, 2017)
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- Co-Author, "Canadian Immigration: Revisiting Canada’s Tough New Employer Compliance Regime," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2016)
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- Co-Author, "United States Implements New Visa Waiver Program Restrictions," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Canadian Immigration News: Prepare Now for Major New Entry Requirements Effective March 15, 2016," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 22, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Migration Advisory Committee Announces Proposed Changes to Tier 2," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 21, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Administrative Processing Delays in Visa Application Adjudication," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 13, 2016)
- Co-Author, “DHS Publishes STEM OPT Rule - Potential New Benefits and Requirements,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 21, 2015)
- Co-Author, "Canada to Revamp Port of Entry Work Permit Application Process," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 20, 2015)
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- “Amended Regulations Drastically Affect Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker Program,” Immigration Daily (August 27, 2010)
More About Michelle
Michelle assists clients in all aspects of corporate immigration, including nonimmigrant visa, permanent residency, and citizenship applications. Michelle represents top multinational organizations across a wide range of industries, including technology, consulting, staffing, life sciences, financial services, and professional services. Michelle provides advisory services to clients’ HR and Talent Acquisition teams and legal departments to build effective immigration programs and understand the business impact of an ever-changing immigration landscape.
Prior to joining Seyfarth, Michelle served as the National Director of Education for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Washington, DC, managing the field of immigration education programs for more than 11,000 immigration lawyers. She has served as the Managing Editor of numerous AILA publications and as a presenter on nonprofit association management issues. Prior to her work with AILA, Michelle started her immigration career at a prominent, Boston-based immigration boutique firm.
Michelle earned her JD from Suffolk University Law School and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science with a concentration in law, politics, and the courts from Suffolk University. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association at the national and local chapter levels.
Prior to joining Seyfarth, Michelle served as the National Director of Education for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Washington, DC, managing the field of immigration education programs for more than 11,000 immigration lawyers. She has served as the Managing Editor of numerous AILA publications and as a presenter on nonprofit association management issues. Prior to her work with AILA, Michelle started her immigration career at a prominent, Boston-based immigration boutique firm.
Michelle earned her JD from Suffolk University Law School and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science with a concentration in law, politics, and the courts from Suffolk University. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association at the national and local chapter levels.
- JD, Suffolk University Law School
- BS, Suffolk University
Cum laude
- Massachusetts
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- Co-Author, "H-1B Work Permit Filings: Will You Beat the Cap?," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 19, 2018)
- Co-Author, "USCIS Extends and Expands H-1B Premium Processing Suspension," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 29, 2018)
- Co-Author, "USCIS Policy Memo Significantly Changes Unlawful Presence Issues for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 29, 2018)
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- Co-Author, "USCIS Suspends Premium Processing for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions Beginning April 2, 2018," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 21, 2018)
- Co-Author, "DHS Releases Regulatory Agenda for 2018 - Major Changes Possible for H-1B, H-4, and F-1 Visa Holders," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 19, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Possible Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign National Employees," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 30, 2017)
- Co-Author, "H-1B Work Permit Filings: Will You Beat the Cap?," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 1, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Trump’s Third Travel Ban Suspended In Part," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 18, 2017)
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- Co-Author, USCIS Will Deny Pending Advance Parole Applications When Green Card Applicants Travel Internationally," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 30, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Premium Processing Resumes for Cap-Exempt H-1B Employers," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 25, 2017)
- Co-Author, "Travel Ban Update: The United States Supreme Court Will Hear The Appeal Over President Donald Trump’s Revised Travel Ban Next Term And Reinstates Parts Of The Ban," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 26, 2017)
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- Co-Author, “Potential Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign National Employees,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 24, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Trump Administration Issues “Buy American and Hire American” Executive Order,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 19, 2017)
- Co-Author, “H-1B Quota Reached,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 7, 2017)
- Co-Author, “New Department of State Cable Implements Extreme Vetting Measures,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 24, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Federal Courts Temporarily Block the Trump Administration's Revised Travel Ban,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 16, 2017)
- Co-Author, “USCIS Suspends H-1B Premium Processing Beginning April 3, 2017,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 7, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Revised Travel Ban: President Trump Signs New Executive Order,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 6, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Federal Appeals Court Upholds Halt on Trump Administration's Travel Ban,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 10, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Federal Court Temporarily Halts Suspension of Travel to U.S. for Previously Affected Foreign Nationals,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 5, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Immigration-Related FAQs In Response to President Trump’s Recent Executive Orders, as of February 2, 2017,” Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 2, 2017)
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- Co-Author, "Canadian Immigration Updates," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 13, 2016)
- Co-Author, “DOJ to Increase Fines for Immigration-Related Violations,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 6, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Travel Alert: Extensive Visa Wait Times at U.S. Consular Posts in India,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 16, 2016)
- Co-Author, "USCIS Receives More Than 236,000 H-1B Cap Petitions and Completes Lottery Process," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Electronic Passports Now Required for Visitors to the U.S. Under the Visa Waiver Program,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 12, 2016)
- Co-Author, "H-1B Quota Reached," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 8, 2016)
- Co-Author, "DHS Publishes Final Stem OPT Rule," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 11, 2016)
- Co-Author, "H-1B Work Permit Filings: Will You Beat the Cap?," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 17, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Canadian Immigration: Revisiting Canada’s Tough New Employer Compliance Regime," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 27, 2016)
- Co-Author, "STEM OPT Update: Program Remains Valid Through May 10, 2016," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 26, 2016)
- Co-Author, "United States Implements New Visa Waiver Program Restrictions," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Canadian Immigration News: Prepare Now for Major New Entry Requirements Effective March 15, 2016," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 22, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Migration Advisory Committee Announces Proposed Changes to Tier 2," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 21, 2016)
- Co-Author, "Administrative Processing Delays in Visa Application Adjudication," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 13, 2016)
- Co-Author, “DHS Publishes STEM OPT Rule - Potential New Benefits and Requirements,” One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 21, 2015)
- Co-Author, "Canada to Revamp Port of Entry Work Permit Application Process," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 20, 2015)
- Co-Author, "Another Potential Federal Government Shutdown: Consequences for Immigration Application Processing," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 22, 2015)
- Co-Author, "UPDATE: U.S. Department of State Alters Visa Bulletin System," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 10, 2015)
- Co-Author, "U.S. Department of State to Alter Visa Bulletin System," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 8, 2015)
- Co-Author, "District Court Vacates F-1 STEM OPT Rule and Provides DHS With Six Months to Cure Defect," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 14, 2015)
- Co-Author, "USCIS Suspends Premium Processing for H-1B Extensions," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 19, 2015)
- Co-Author, "USCIS Receives Nearly 233,000 H-1B Cap Petitions and Conducts Lottery," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2015)
- Co-Author, "H-1B Quota Reached," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 7, 2015)
- Co-Author, "USCIS Issues Policy Memorandum to Clarify the L-1B “Specialized Knowledge” Standard," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 25, 2015)
- Co-Author, "H-4 Spouses to be Eligible to Apply for Employment Authorization," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 24, 2015)
- Co-Author, "Immigration Processing to Continue During a Potential DHS Shutdown," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 20, 2015)
- Co-Author, "Canada To Launch New Work Permit Application Process February 21, 2015," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 11, 2015)
- Co-Author, "H-1B Work Permit Filings: Will You Beat the Cap?" Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 8, 2014)
- Co-Author, "The Top 10 Things U.S. Employers Need to Know about President Obama’s Executive Actions on Immigration," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 21, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Tips for Foreign Nationals Traveling During the Holiday Season," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 20, 2014)
- Co-Author, "PERM Passwords Set to Expire in November," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 26, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Canada Narrows Definition of “Dependent Child” in Canadian Immigration Legislation," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 13, 2014)
- Co-Author, "DOS Passport and Visa System Crashes - Significant Visa Processing Delays Expected," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 25, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Canada Announces Overhaul of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 10, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Canadian Government Applies Strict Scrutiny to Intra-Company Transfer Work Permit Applications for Specialized Knowledge Employees," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 11, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Work Authorization for Certain Spouses of H-1B Workers May Become a Reality," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 7, 2014)
- Co-Author, "H-1B Quota Reached," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 7, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Québec Government Announces New Caps and Reopens the Immigrant Investor Program," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 7, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Canada Announces Significant Changes to the LMO Process," Management Alert, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 6, 2014)
- Co-Author, "USCIS Employer Site Visits: Expanding to L-1 Petitioners," Management Alert Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 31, 2014)
- Co-Author, "Cracking Down on Non-Compliant Employers," Management Alert: Canada, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 24, 2014)
- “Amended Regulations Drastically Affect Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker Program,” Immigration Daily (August 27, 2010)