Matthew J. Maiona
Visa, Deportation, Immigration, General Practice, Business Immigration - H-1B - PERM - NIW - EB-1
Language(s):
English
Matthew Maiona | Boston Immigration Lawyer
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About Matthew
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Maiona Ward Immigration Law is a comprehensive immigration firm that provides a broad spectrum of immigration services to clients worldwide. Our immigration practice spans the diverse needs of our clients, from business immigration matters to family-based immigration, U.S. citizenship and naturalization, consular processing and deportation defense.
While our lawyers are well-prepared to meet our clients' diverse needs, we do so with a highly defined focus. Our practice is dedicated to one thing: successful outcomes in immigration matters. Immigration is all we do, and it is the foundation on which we have built our reputation for success.
Our legal team focuses on providing practical and realistic immigration advice and offers comprehensive immigration services. As our client, you will benefit from our years of experience as well as our broad spectrum of resources, which includes our global partners in major cities around the world, including London, Paris, Sydney, Hong Kong, Rio Mexico City and others. Our clients are also able to obtain real time updates via our immigration tracking system, which allows each client to login and monitor his or her case Weather it is obtaining a visa for a key employee at the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai, extending a visa in London or Bangalore or ensuring corporate compliance with immigration law, our firm is the most cost-effective and competent choice.
At Maiona Ward Immigration Law, our Boston-based immigration attorneys are dedicated to producing the best possible results for our clients, efficiently and effectively. With over 25 years of immigration experience between the partners of the firm, we strive to provide professional, honest and cost-effective services to all of our clients. Maiona Ward Immigration Law represents large and small corporations, employees, human resources departments and individuals who desire to navigate the immigration laws to work, live or travel to the United States.
Contact Maiona Ward Immigration Law by calling 617-695-2220 to schedule an initial consultation with an experienced Boston immigration attorney today. Our offices are conveniently located in the Financial District of downtown Boston.
Experience
Immigration Attorney
Maiona & Maiona, PC
06/1996 - 05/2011
Boston, MA
Admission
US Court of Appeals First Circuit
2010
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
1996
State Bar of Massachusetts
1996
USDC Massachusetts
1996
Education
Boston College
BA (English)
05/1992
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Honors / Awards
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Attorney Maiona has testified before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education regarding immigration law and procedure and has been recognized by Family Courts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island as a qualified expert in Immigration Law. Mr. Maiona is currently the Chair of AILA’s Military Assistance Program Task Force; AILA Annual Conference Committee Chair for the Family Section; and AILA liaison to the Immigration Court in Boston. Attorney Maiona has been peer review rated for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell since and has been recognized as a Rising Star in the field of Immigration Law by the "Super Lawyer" publication of Boston Magazine on two occasions. Attorney Maiona is the past Chapter Chair of the Executive Board for the New England Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and an AILA mentor for other immigration attorneys.2013 / 2007
Notable Work
Publications
Immigration Law: Updated Insights and Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Foreign Employees, Sterling Education Services, LLC, December 14,
2004
Immigration Law in the Workplace An Update, Sterling Education Services, LLC, May 18,
2004
Immigration Law in the Workplace, Sterling Education Services, LLC, March 13,
2003
What a Difference a Year Makes, Little Hours An Update on Immigration Issues in the Current Labor Market, Employment Management Association New England Region, February 6,
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Current Labor Market, Employment Management Association New England Region, February 6,
2002
Business Immigration Basics for the Human Resource Professional, Employment Management Association New England Region, January 24,
2001
Recent Developments in Employment Law: What All Human Resources, Sterling Education Services, Inc, April 18,
2006
Immigration and Employment Law Update: Hiring and Retaining Foreign and Domestic Employees, Sterling Education Services, Inc, December 13,
2006
American Immigration Lawyers Association – San Diego – Annual Immigration Law Conference, discussion leader on a panel at premier annual national immigration law conference/seminar (June 17, )
2011
Suffolk University Law School, panelist at law school discussion regarding immigration law topics and careers (February 17, )
2011
US Citizenship & Immigration Services, US Customs & Border Protection, Immigration & Customs Enforcement Office of the Chief Counsel – Interagency Meeting, chair/discussion leader with above agency leaders at AILA New England meeting (February 14, )
2011
US Citizenship & Immigration Services – Region I , discussion leader with USCIS Supervisory Officers at AILA New England meeting (January 21, )
2011
US Citizenship & Immigration Services – Region I , discussion leader with USCIS Region I District Director, Field Office Directors and Supervisory Officers at AILA New England meeting (September 16, )
2010
American Immigration Lawyers Association – Washington, DC Annual Immigration Law Conference, panelist at AILA National convention in Washington, DC (July 2, )
2010
Obtaining Non-Immigrant Visas & Consular Post Update, panelist at AILA New England meeting (May 20, ).
2010
AILA New England 5th Annual Immigration Law Conference – Federal Reserve Bank Boston, discussion leader at AILA regional conference (February 26, )
2010
Immigration Law Conference Manual, Volume 1& 2 – Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), contributing author (May 14, )
2004
Immigration Practice Manual, Volume 1& 2 – Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), contributing author, (); updated ()
2004 / 2009
Annual Immigration Law Conference, panelist at premier national immigration law conference/seminar (June )San Francisco, CA. American Immigration Lawyers Association
2013
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) 12th Annual Immigration Law Conference (May )
2013
AILA New England 10th Annual Immigration Law Conference Interagency Panel at AILA regional conference (March ), Federal Reserve Bank Boston
2013
CLE Podcast panelist Preparing for the USCIS Interview, American Immigration Lawyers Association (March ).
2013
Annual Immigration Law Conference, discussion leader/panelist at premier national immigration law conference/seminar (June ), American Immigration Lawyers Association,Nashville
2012
AILA New England 9th Annual Immigration Law Conference Hot Topics Panel at AILA Regional Conference (March ), Federal Reserve Bank,Boston
2012
CLE Panelist Marriage Based Immigration When the Marriage Is Over in Less than 2 Years (November ), American Immigration Lawyers Association
2011
Annual Immigration Law Conference, Discussion Leader on a Panel at Premier National Immigration Law Conference/Seminar (June ), American Immigration Lawyers Association, San Diego, CA.
2011
Immigration law topics and careers (February ), Suffolk University Law School
2011
Immigration & Customs Enforcement Office of the Chief Counsel Interagency Meeting, Chair/Discussion Leader With Above Agency Leaders at AILA New England Meeting (February ),
2011
US Citizenship & Immigration Services, US Customs & Border Protection
USCIS Supervisory Officers at AILA New England Meeting (January ),
2011
US Citizenship & Immigration Services ,Region I
USCIS Region I District Director, Field Office Directors and Supervisory Officers at AILA New England Meeting (September ).
2010
Annual Immigration Law Conference, Panelist at Premier National Immigration Law Conference/Seminar (July ) American Immigration Lawyers Association,Washington, DC.
2010
Obtaining Non-Immigrant Visas & Consular Post Update, Panelist at AILA New England Meeting (May )
2010
AILA New England 8th Annual Immigration Law Conference Discussion Leader at AILA Regional Conference (February ), Federal Reserve Bank Boston
2010
Recent Developments in Employment Law What All Human Resources Workers Need to Know, Sterling Education Services Inc, (April )
2006
Immigration and Employment Law Update Hiring and Retaining Foreign and Domestic Employees, Sterling Education Services, Inc, (December )
2006
Immigration Law Updated Insights and Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Foreign Employees (December ), Sterling Education Services, LLC
2004
Immigration Law in the Workplace, An Update (May ), Sterling Education Services, LLC
2004
Immigration Law in the Workplace (March )., Sterling Education Services, LLC
2003
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Assisted a scientist working with rare diseases with a National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition. The NIW was filed and approved 2 months later by US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) allowing the scientist to obtain a green card and continue the work that is so beneficial to the United States.
How did you build a successful practice?
Hard work, results, fair pricing, honesty, integrity and always continuing to build knowledge in our area of expertise - immigration law.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Honesty, integrity, vast experience with the subject matter and solid reputation.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
In immigration matters, knowledge of individual offices and agencies, their practices and procedures is very important.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Honesty, integrity, 17 years of experience, past Chapter Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, active in the community, pro bono volunteer work, proven track record of success, reputation.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Helping individuals achieve their dream of living and working in the United States.
Are you involved in your community?
Yes. Pro bono lawyer to non-profit community organization.
Additional Info
Founded 1996
Maiona Ward Immigration Law Highlights
Immigration, Deportation, Visa, , Business Immigration: H-1B, TN, O-1, NIW, EB-1, PERM
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Languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese