Introduction
Courtney New leads Nixon Peabody’s Global Immigration practice. She represents a wide range of corporate clients from startups to large multi-national corporations with respect to all aspects of US business immigration law.
My focus
Today my practice is focused on helping employers hire and retain the foreign national talent they need to drive their businesses forward. I make sure that clients successfully navigate the complexities and challenges involved in securing non-immigrant visas, labor certification, and permanent residence for their employees. I enjoy working with clients and their employees through the full immigration life-cycle, as their businesses and lives develop.
Representative experience
- Obtained E-2 visa for French biotech’s CEO to support expansion to the US
- Secured P-1 visas for players in the National Football League
- Obtained H-1B visas and permanent resident status for numerous employees of large US manufacturer
- Obtained O-1 visas for researchers working on developing treatments for a variety of diseases and disorders
- Support major hospital systems sponsoring medical professionals for non-immigrant and immigrant statuses
Looking ahead
Political gridlock continues to prevent any significant changes to the employment-based system. U.S. employers will have to continue to creatively navigate these outdated procedures while managing long processing times to attract and retain critical talent.
In the news
- Law360
Nixon Peabody leads Halma in £230 million buy
Dec 5, 2025This article mentions New York City Corporate partner Dan Belostock for representing Halma in its acquisition of hazard detection device maker E2S for £230 million. The NP team also included Corporate partners Kevin Grant of New York City, Alexandra Lopez-Casero of Boston, and Damian Myers of Washington, DC; counsel Lisa Perri of New York City, David Crosby of Boston, and Courtney New of Providence; associate Christina Porras of Washington, DC, and paralegals Delaney Jaffarian of Rochester and Astrid McGruder of Chicago; Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Joe Maher of Washington, DC and Mark Knights of Manchester; Rochester Privacy & Technology deputy practice group leader Jenny Holmes; Los Angeles Intellectual Property practice group leader Seth Levy and associate Vince Capati; Washington, DC Complex Disputes partner Brian Whittaker; Rochester Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Jennifer Berrios; Labor & Employment counsel Hillary Baca of San Francisco and senior attorney Shelagh Michaud of Providence; and Library & Research Services regional manager John Campbell.
- Buffalo Business First
Buffalo-area immigration lawyers see range of issues stemming from Washington
Providence corporate counsel Courtney New is quoted in this article asking business immigration practitioners about the top issues facing their clients as the federal government has clamped down on U.S. companies attempting to hire foreign workers.May 19, 2018 - HR Executive
Expanding in-person interviews
This article focuses on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services decision to expand in-person interviews for certain immigration applicants. Boston labor and employment counsel Courtney New provides commentary about the impact on the green card process.Sep 26, 2017 - Forbes
Immigration in esports: Do gamers count as athletes?
Boston labor and employment counsel Courtney New contributed this article about how the U.S. immigration system’s lack of a definition for “athlete” in the P-1 visa category presents challenges for the booming esports industry.May 18, 2017 - The Boston Globe
Trump moves to limit visa program for tech workers
Boston immigration counsel Courtney New provides commentary on President Trump’s executive order relating to the H-1B visa program and its likely impact on the number of overseas workers coming to the U.S. for entry-level technical jobs.April 19, 2017 - Boston Business Journal
More Law Firms Seek Connections to Entrepreneurs
Nixon Peabody’s work with start-ups at the Cambridge Innovation Center is featured in this article. Boston associates Courtney New and Mahmood Firouzbakht are mentioned for their work with client Keoyo.Dec 23, 2013 - New York Times
The Cashier's Check That Wasn't
Boston Immigration and Labor & Employment associate Courtney New is quoted in this article discussing client Smart From the Start’s ongoing legal battle against CreditCardMachineRentals.com.Oct 26, 2013
Admitted to practice
Massachusetts
Education
Boston College Law School, J.D.
Colby College, B.A., magna cum laude
Professional activities
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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