Michael H. Neifach

Michael Neifach is the Office Managing Principal of the Washington, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He is a recognized leader on immigration, visa, and border security matters, and he is Co-Leader of the firm's Immigration Practice Group.

Mr. Neifach has held senior positions at the White House Homeland Security Council, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He served as General Counsel at ICE from July 2007 through January 2009. Following his government service, Mr. Neifach oversaw the Immigration, Compliance, and Homeland Security practice at a boutique immigration law firm until joining Jackson Lewis.

Mr. Neifach's practice focuses exclusively on immigration law. He advises corporate and individual clients on a broad range of issues, including maintaining strict workplace law compliance in an era of heightened government enforcement targeting employers, assisting clients who may encounter difficulties or delays in the visa process at United States Consular posts abroad, and government relations activities to enable business community dialogue with agency policymakers. He represents a variety of clients, ranging from large companies to private equity funds, and law firms to high profile individuals with specific ongoing immigration or visa problems.

Mr. Neifach has been a frequent speaker and invited participant at business and professional associations, including the American Bar Association and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and is frequently interviewed for national publications and journals.

Honors and Recognitions

•Secretary of Homeland Security Award for Exceptional Service
•U.S. Department of Justice Federal Service Award

Michael H. Neifach In the News

Michael Neifach Discusses Visa Flexibility for Food Supply Employers

May 19, 2020 • SHRM

Michael Neifach Comments on Necessity of Visa Workers in Agriculture

April 22, 2020 • SHRM

Michael Neifach Comments on Best Practices for Completing I-9 Requirements During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 18, 2020 • SHRM

Michael H. Neifach Publications

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Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry by Certain Immigrants for 60 Days during COVID-19 Crisis

April 23, 2020

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Temporary E-Verify Policies Announced for Delays Due to COVID-19

March 24, 2020

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Department of Homeland Security: Temporary Flexibility for Employers’ I-9 Compliance

March 23, 2020

Webinars

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Immigration: 2018 Year in Review and 2019 Forecast

1 - 2:30 PM EST
Archived

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ICE at Your Doorstep: The Rise in Worksite Raids and I-9 Audits

2 - 3:00 PM EST
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Global Immigration in the Trump Era: a U.S. Perspective

12 - 1:00 PM EST
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Michael H. Neifach Blog Posts

Immigration

New Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Students, Researchers from China

June 1, 2020
COVID-19 Workplace Law Advisor

New Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Students, Researchers from China

June 1, 2020
COVID-19 Workplace Law Advisor

Workplace Issues of Reopenings, Returning to Work

May 19, 2020