Immigration policy expert (experience since 2010 at the White House, in agency regulatory process, and in legislative reform efforts) and immigration lawyer (20+ years in private practice before turning to policy). Strategic thinker and problem solver. Recipient of 2023 Lowenstein award for advancing the practice of immigration law in the United States. https://www.aila.org/library/aila-presents-amy-nice-with-the-2023-edithExpertise and experience covering a breadth of challenging immigration policy questions, including issues impacting international students and scholars, STEM experts, employment verification, domestic workforce impacts, visa processing, and undocumented immigrants. Knowledge of:• INA - Historical concepts, legislative development of the Immigration and Nationality Act.• Solutions - Creative, elegant regulatory and legislative solutions reflecting politics.• Research - Deep, data-based analysis of all perspectives on immigration policy questions.• Hill - People and process driving efforts in Congress to develop and consider immigration bills.• Agency - Executive branch processes, culture, and dynamics essential to policy-making.