William J. Flynn, III is the Practice Leader of the International Practice Group.  His practice includes a large immigration practice representing foreign nationals and U.S. corporations that employ foreign nationals. In this capacity, he represents clients before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of State.

In the News

• Bill Flynn quoted in a Tampa Bay Times article regarding Tampa task force seeks foreign investors. (September 06, 2012)
• Bill Flynn quoted in a Tampa Tribune article regarding establishing an EB-5 Regional Center program. (September 05, 2012)
  
• Bill Flynn quoted in a Business Week article regarding Obama's new "deferred action" policy. (August 20, 2012)
  
• Bill Flynn quoted in a Tampa Tribune article regarding setting up EB-5 regional centers in Tampa. (June 24, 2012)
• Bill Flynn quoted in a Tampa Tribune article regarding how an EB-5  immigration program could help fund a Rays stadium. (April 08, 2012)
• Bill Flynn quoted in The Florida Independent regarding potential Florida ramifications in Supreme Court ruling on E-Verify. (May 27, 2011)
  

Podcasts 

• Bill Flynn discusses possible new immigration laws that could affect businesses in Florida.
• Bill Flynn explains the "show me your papers" laws in Arizona
• Bill Flynn discusses new work permits for certain young unauthorized immigrants.
• Bill Flynn shares his thoughts regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on Arizona’s immigration law.
• Bill Flynn discusses the new DHS Immigration Policy, which allows young immigrants who meet certain qualifications to apply for work permits in the United States.
• Bill Flynn discusses how a wide variety of immigrant investors could help finance a new Tampa Bay Ray’s stadium.
• Bill Flynn discusses a Senate bill would allow foreigners who spend at least $500,000 on a residential property to obtain visas allowing them to live in the U.S.
  
• Bill Flynn discusses why the U.S. Justice Department is trying to block Alabama’s new immigration law.
• Bill Flynn discusses immigration issues regarding President Obama's Uncle.
  
• Bill Flynn discusses the federal government's lawsuit against the state of Alabama over immigration issues.
  
• Bill Flynn discusses if Arizona-style immigration laws are coming to Florida?
  

Presentations

• American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida Chapter)
      "Consular Processing Considerations," 2009
      "Employer Enforcement," 2008
      "Consular Processing Considerations," 2006
      "Child Status Protection Act," 2003
      Advanced Seminar on Employment Visas, 1999
      Advanced Seminar on Labor and Employment Immigration Issues, 1998 
      Advanced Seminar on IIRAIRA, 1997
      Advanced Seminar on Preparing Winning Cases, St. Petersburg Beach, FL, 1995
      Advanced Seminar on Investment Visas, St. Petersburg Beach, FL, 1993
• American Immigration Lawyers Association
      Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 1997
      Midyear Conference, Maui, HI, 1997
      Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, 1994   
      Annual Conference, Toronto, 1993
      Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, 1992
      Labor & Employment Conference, Austin, TX, 1992
      Seminar on Immigrant Investors, Orlando, FL, 1991
• American Sports Builders Association: "Using Foreign Workers," 2005
• Consular College National Meeting: "What is Really Going on with Immigration," Tampa, 2008    
• Florida Association of International Educators, Tampa District: "Immigration Overview for College and University Professionals," 2007
• Florida Restaurant Association: "Immigration Effects on Your Bottom Line," Orlando, 2008 
• Fowler White Boggs Banker Employment Law Seminar: Tampa; Fort Myers; Jacksonville; 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 
• Greater Tampa Association of Realtors: "Not All Aliens Are From Outer Space - What Your International Client Wants," 2007
• Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Program, Tampa, 2006, 2008 
• Hillsborough County Bar Association
      "Immigration Law and Related Legal Issues," 2007
       International Law Seminar; 1990, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2005
• HR Pinellas: "Employing Documented Foreign Workers," 2004
• HR Plant City: "Immigration Enforcement Considerations for Employers," 2007
• International Business Summit: "Immigration Update," 2007, 2008 
• Keats, Connelly & Associates Cross-Border Living Workshops: "Immigration Considerations for Canadians," 1996, 2002
• Leadership Florida: Planning Session on Immigration for Class of 2008, Miami, 2008 
• Legal Network International, Helsinki: "Trends in U.S. Immigration Law," 2007
• Lorman Seminars - Tampa: "Business Immigration and Employment Law," 2007
• National Business Institute: "Immigration Considerations for Employers," 2008 
• National Institute of Physician Recruiters: "Immigration Law Update," 2008
• Polk County Work Force 2020: "Hiring Immigrants Legally," 2006
• President's Forum - Naples, Florida: "Immigration Update for Employers," 2005
• Rotary Club of Tampa: "Immigration - What's All the Fuss About?" 2006; "Immigration Law Update," 2008 
• Scandinavian and Baltic Trade Association: "Immigration Update," 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007 
• Schiller International University - Largo: "Employment Visas for Graduating Students," 2007 
• St. Joseph's Hospital: "Immigration Considerations for Healthcare Workers," 2002
• St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce Florida Economic and Job Summit: "Immigration's Effect on the Economy: What Businesses Need to Know," 2007 
• Sterling Education Services
      "Immigration and Employment Law Update," 2001
       "Fundamentals of Immigration Law for Employers," 2002 
• Tampa - Hillsborough Human Rights Commission: "Immigration Law Challenges," 2006
• University of South Florida
      International Business Summit: "Immigration Law," 2007
      Work Force Conference, 2006 
      Asian Alliance: "Immigration Issues of Interest for Faculty Members,"
      2007, 2008
      Asian Alliance: "What is New in Immigration Law?" 2006   
      Stavros Center Immigration Center for Professional Educators, 2003
      International Business Board: "Unfolding Developments
      in China," 2002
      International Business Board: "International and Immigration Law"
• University of Tampa: "Employment Visas for Graduating Students," 2007 
• Webber College: "Immigration Implications for Students," 2001, 2003
• West Central Florida Healthcare Recruiters: "Immigration Considerations for Foreign Healthcare Workers," 2004

Publications

• "Foreign Investors: Immigration and Nonimmigration Considerations," Co-Authored with Richard A. Jacobson, The Florida Bar Journal, Vol. LXVI, No.5, May 1992
• "Basic Immigration Considerations, Doing Business in the United States," Author, Privately Published, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
• "The United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement," Author, The Florida Bar Journal, Vol. LXIII, No.3, March 1989
• "Immigration Considerations for Pre-Residency Tax Planning: Estate Planning for the International Client," Co-Authored with Richard A. Jacobson, The Florida Bar Journal, 1993
• "Dual Representation: Employers, Employees and Ethics," Co-Authored with Dilip Patel, Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook, 1994-95, Vol. II, Advanced Practice, American Immigration Lawyers Association 
• "Labor and Employment in Florida," Co-Authored with Jacqueline Corcoran, Stetson University College of Law, 1990