Yenmi Tang
Practice Areas
Experience
- International
Biography
Yenmi Tang is an attorney in Jackson Walker’s Houston office with experience in numerous types of employment-based immigration matters. In her practice, Yenmi works closely with clients on non-immigrant visas (H-1B, H1B1, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, TN), immigrant visas (EB-1A, EB1-C, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-5), and labor certifications (PERM) for numerous occupations. Yenmi has notable experience advising foreign nationals with their EB-1A, National Interest Waiver, and EB-5 investor petitions to assist clients in obtaining lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
Yenmi was a summer associate at Jackson Walker in 2017 and 2018.
Yenmi also served as a judicial intern to the Hon. David Hittner of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. While with the Southern District, Yenmi honed her skills in and around the courtroom by researching legal issues and drafting orders related to the RICO Act; reviewing motions, pleadings, and memoranda to verify case law citations; and observing courtroom proceedings for civil and criminal cases.
Education
B.A., cum laude, Trinity University
J.D., cum laude, University of Houston Law Center
- Houston Law Review, Notes & Comments Editor
- Lex Award
- The Order of the Barons
Bar Admissions
Texas
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Immigration Law, 2026
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Associates to Watch for Immigration – Texas, 2025
- Co-Author, “Presidential Proclamation Halts Foreign Student Visas at Harvard University,” (June 2025)
- Co-Author, “U.S. Implements Sweeping Travel Bans Affecting 19 Countries: Key Details and Exemptions,” (June 2025)
- Co-Author, “A Summary of President Trump’s Immigration-Related Executive Orders,” Jackson Walker Insights (January 2025)
- Co-Author, “From Application to Approval: Demystifying the H-2B Visa Process” (February 2024)
- Author, “Government Shutdowns and Immigration Processes: What to Expect,” Jackson Walker Insights (September 2023)
- Author, “USCIS Confirms New Version of Form ETA 9089 is Required for Schedule A and National Interest Waiver I-140 Petitions,” Jackson Walker Insights (August 2023)
- Co-Author, “A Primer on Understanding Oil and Gas Transportation Agreements and Identifying Key Issues,” The University of Texas School of Law Continuing Legal Education (March 2020)
Presentations
- Top 5 Business Immigration Considerations All Attorneys Should Know,” Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas Annual Conference and Celebration, co-presenter; April 28-29, 2023.
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Member
- Asian American Bar Association of Houston
- Social Committee, 2025
- Vice President of Community Relations and Pro Bono Committee, 2024
- Gala & Silent Auction Committee, 2022-2023
- Mentorship & Law School Relations Committee, 2021
- University of Houston Law Center Energy and Environmental Law Society, Former Treasurer
- Asian Law Students Association, Former Member
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
Attorney News • August 21, 2025
Presidential Proclamation Halts Foreign Student Visas at Harvard University
By Sang M. Shin and Yenmi Tang
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation that restricts the issuance of foreign student visas at Harvard University. Following this action, Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed U.S. embassies and consulates to halt the scheduling of new interview appointments for F, M, and J visas.
Insights • June 6, 2025
U.S. Implements Sweeping Travel Bans Affecting 19 Countries: Key Details and Exemptions
By Sang M. Shin and Yenmi Tang
The United States has announced a new set of travel restrictions targeting nationals from 19 countries, with full entry bans imposed on 12 nations and partial restrictions on 7 others. The policy, set to take effect on June 9, 2025, is part of a broader initiative to tighten immigration controls.
Insights • June 6, 2025
Chambers and Partners Releases 2025 USA Guide Featuring 79 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 28 Ranked Departments
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 79 attorneys and 28 departments for inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 29 departments, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 9 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 12 recognized for the first time.
Spotlight • June 5, 2025
A Summary of President Trump’s Immigration-Related Executive Orders
By Phillip Pullig, Yenmi Tang, Sang M. Shin, and Christian A. Triantaphyllis
On January 20 and 21, 2025, President Trump declared a national emergency and issued several executive orders on immigration. The Declaration and Executive Orders address “enhanced vetting” of visa applicants, birthright citizenship, border security, the U.S.‑Mexico-Canada Agreement, asylum, and refugee program.
Insights • January 24, 2025
Government Shutdowns and Immigration Processes: What to Expect
By Yenmi Tang
If Congress does not pass appropriations legislation or a stopgap spending bill by September 30, 2023, the federal government will experience a shutdown on October 1, 2023. A federal government shutdown will disrupt certain U.S. immigration processes and visa programs, but not all of them. Immigration agencies that rely on appropriations from the federal government will shut down, while fee-funded agencies will continue to operate.
Insights • September 29, 2023
USCIS Confirms New Version of Form ETA 9089 is Required for Schedule A and National Interest Waiver I-140 Petitions
By Yenmi Tang
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed the submission requirements for the new Form 9089 Application for Permanent Employment Certification, specifically for Schedule A and National Interest Waiver I-140 petitions.
Insights • August 8, 2023
Insights From the Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Conference: Midstream Primer, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the Sand Paper
During the 46th Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute and Fundamentals program, Jesse S. Lotay, Matt Cavenaugh, Liz Freeman, and Reagan Marble presented the latest oil and gas developments.
Speaking Engagements • April 20, 2020
Recognition & Accolades
- Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), Immigration Law, 2026
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Associates to Watch for Immigration – Texas, 2025
Publications & Speeches
- Co-Author, “Presidential Proclamation Halts Foreign Student Visas at Harvard University,” (June 2025)
- Co-Author, “U.S. Implements Sweeping Travel Bans Affecting 19 Countries: Key Details and Exemptions,” (June 2025)
- Co-Author, “A Summary of President Trump’s Immigration-Related Executive Orders,” Jackson Walker Insights (January 2025)
- Co-Author, “From Application to Approval: Demystifying the H-2B Visa Process” (February 2024)
- Author, “Government Shutdowns and Immigration Processes: What to Expect,” Jackson Walker Insights (September 2023)
- Author, “USCIS Confirms New Version of Form ETA 9089 is Required for Schedule A and National Interest Waiver I-140 Petitions,” Jackson Walker Insights (August 2023)
- Co-Author, “A Primer on Understanding Oil and Gas Transportation Agreements and Identifying Key Issues,” The University of Texas School of Law Continuing Legal Education (March 2020)
Presentations
- Top 5 Business Immigration Considerations All Attorneys Should Know,” Asian Pacific Interest Section of the State Bar of Texas Annual Conference and Celebration, co-presenter; April 28-29, 2023.
Community Involvement
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Member
- Asian American Bar Association of Houston
- Social Committee, 2025
- Vice President of Community Relations and Pro Bono Committee, 2024
- Gala & Silent Auction Committee, 2022-2023
- Mentorship & Law School Relations Committee, 2021
- University of Houston Law Center Energy and Environmental Law Society, Former Treasurer
- Asian Law Students Association, Former Member