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Julie Muniz
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With more than 25 years of experience in immigration and nationality law—much of which has been dedicated to serving clients in the energy, oil and gas, utilities, healthcare and media industries—Julie has a passion for helping multinational corporations and United States-based companies solve their unique immigration considerations, specifically focusing on reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, lean processes, tailored VIP services and policy development needs. Julie is frequently found addressing clients’ immigration and mobility needs while wearing a hard hat and steel-toe boots.
Clients appreciate Julie’s ability to streamline their processes, find cost-effective solutions and create efficiencies that ultimately improve their overall global immigration programs. She deftly combines her understanding of clients’ individualized needs with her dedication to leveraging technology and data analytics to achieve the best possible outcomes for both organizations and employees alike. Her long-term experience working in a wide array of industries allows her to anticipate needs, provide industry benchmarking data and propose strategies for clients so they can ensure availability of work-ready talent. Julie is committed to ensuring the experiences of the client and the individual employee complement one another.
Recognized by a variety of business outlets and higher education institutions for her work in the immigration and mobility space, Julie has also published several articles for International HR Adviser, the New York Law Journal and ILW.com. She is a frequent speaker for industry and continuing legal education organizations.
Education
- New York Law School, J.D., cum laude , 1997
- Boston College, B.A., 1994
More from Julie
Admissions
Bar Admissions: New York
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
Awards
Named to Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Hispanic Leaders, 2022
New York Law School Award for Connecting Business and Our Global Community, 2018
Boston College Archbishop Oscar A. Romero Alumni Award for Community Service, 2003
Professional accomplishments
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member, New York State Women’s Bar Association
Publications and lectures
Speaker, Immigration Law at Columbia Law School and at New York Law School.
Speaker, Council for Global Immigration (CFGI) on topics such as maintaining nonimmigrant status and permanent residence strategies.
Speaker, “Update on Restrictive Adjudications, Practices and Policies in U.S. Immigration.” Fragomen India Symposium 2019: Immigration at a Crossroads – Mobilizing Your Talent in an Evolving World, Bengaluru, India, 21 May 2019.
Author, “The H-1B Visa: An Update and Look Ahead.” International HR Adviser, June 2019.
Speaker, “Interactive Session with Key Fragomen Global Partners.” Fragomen India Breakfast Briefing: Interactive Session with Key Fragomen Global Partners, Bengaluru, India, 25 October 2018.
Speaker, “Navigating the US Immigration Landscape under Trump.” Fragomen India Symposium 2018: Future of Immigration – Forces to Reckon With, Bengaluru, India, 17 May 2018.
Speaker, “Business Immigration in the Trump Era: The First Year and Prediction for the Future.” Webinar, Lawline, 20 March 2018.
Author, “What Employers Need to Know About Site Visits.” New York Law Journal, 28 March 2017.
Speaker, “What Comes Next: Predictions for Business Immigration Under the New Administration.” Webinar, Lawline, 15 February 2017.
Author, “Business Immigration Under Trump: Upcoming Changes and How to Prepare.” New York Law Journal, 29 December 2016.
Co-Author, “Provisional Waiver Allows New Options for Mixed-Status Families.” New York Law Journal, 16 September 2016.
Co-Author, “Home on the Range: Establishing Continuous Residence and Physical Presence for Naturalization Purposes.” AILA Immigration Practice Pointers, 22 February 2012.
Speaker, “Unraveling the Mysteries in Adjustment of Status.” Teleconference, ILW.com Lecture Series, 29 October 2004.
Julie’s insights
January 17, 2024 | Webinar
October 12, 2023 | Webinar
October 5, 2023 | Blog post
