Overview
Meghan Covino focuses her practice on employment-based immigration. She successfully represents national and international companies in obtaining authorization for employees to work temporarily and permanently in the United States. Meghan currently serves as the Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association - Michigan Chapter.
- Manages the PERM labor certification process on behalf of companies
- Advises clients on Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance, providing training and internal audit assistance
- Successfully obtains H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN, E-2, B-1, O-1, and other non-immigrant statuses
- Provides internal training on immigration basics to help clients understand complex immigration concepts
- Counsels clients in a diverse range of industries, including automotive, engineering, financial services, academic, and information technology
- Advises clients on immigration challenges relating to corporate restructuring, including mergers and acquisitions
Services
Practice Areas
Experience
Prior Experience
- University of Michigan, Manager, Faculty and Staff Immigration Services, 2005-2006
- Law Offices of Robert Birach, P.C., Associate Attorney, 2004-2005
Clerkships
- Judge Richard E. Galway, Judge William J. Groff, Judge Bernard J. Hampsey, Jr., and Judge Gary E. Hicks, New Hampshire Superior Court, Clerk, 2002-2003
Credentials
Education
Boston University School of Law, J.D.
- cum laude; Paul J. Liacos Scholar; Dean's Award (Professional Responsibility)
- U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review, Boston Immigration Court, Intern
University of Michigan, B.A.
- French and Political Science
- Canadian Parliament, Intern; U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Intern
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
Recognition
Awards
- Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business since 2022
- Recognized in Band 1, the top tier, in Michigan; Chambers USA states:
- "Meghan Covino is noted for her prowess in employment-based immigration. She frequently handles PERM labor certifications and the full range of visa applications. Clients state, ‘She is fantastic. I respect her immensely in terms of her knowledge and devotion to clients. She is very thoughtful in her approach;’ ‘She is one of the top business immigration attorneys in the market. I trust her judgment on sophisticated matters.’ "
- Recognized in Band 1, the top tier, in Michigan; Chambers USA states:
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2022
- Recognized in practice area of Immigration Law
- Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2011-2017
- DBusiness, Top Lawyers, 2013 and 2016
Professional & Community Involvement
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Michigan Chapter, 2005-present
- Immediate Past Chapter Chair
- Executive Committee Member, 2015 - 2022
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From Chambers USA, 2022:
"[Meghan] is one of the top business immigration attorneys in the market."