Jeffrey R. Thomas

Jeffrey (Jeff) Thomas supports U.S. employers with comprehensive experience in U.S. immigration law. Jeff started his legal career as a law clerk with the U.S. Department of Justice, where he drafted legal opinions for immigration judges in deportation proceedings. He has over 15 years of experience representing families, investors, entrepreneurs, and employers large and small on U.S. visa, green card, and citizenship matters. Jeff’s current practice focuses on program management for high-volume immigration programs, providing employers with innovative solutions for programs involving hundreds of foreign workers.

Jeff leads high-volume case management on all green card types, including permanent labor certification (PERM), multinational managers and executives, outstanding professors and researchers, National Interest Waivers, and individuals of extraordinary ability. He leads petition preparation for all nonimmigrant visa types, including H-1B, L-1, TN, E-1, E-2, E-3, B-1/B-2, H-2A/H-2B, H-3, R-1, and O-1.

Jeff leads Form I-9 compliance audits and has represented U.S. employers in responding to Form I-9 Notices of Inspection, Fraud Detection and National Security inquiries, and Immigrant and Employee Rights investigations. Jeff advises employers large and small on internal compliance processes for Form I-9, E-Verify, and work authorization verification.

Jeff received his Bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Brigham Young University, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School. He enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his five children.