Meghan N. Covino

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 is the immediate past Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association - Michigan Chapter.  She is currently the Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s New Member Division Steering Committee and serves as a member of the organization’s Board of Directors.

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.'"(Chambers USA)

• 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

Practice Areas

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

Education

Admissions

Awards

• Listed in Chambers USA, 2022-2024
  • Recognized in Band 1, the top tier, in Immigration in Michigan; Chambers USA states:
    • “Meghan goes above and beyond for clients.”
    • “She is a very experienced and knowledgeable immigration attorney who can handle complex, sophisticated issues.”
    • "Meghan has a very high level of knowledge. She strikes a great balance between having a conservative perspective and working in the client's best interests." "Meghan can explain the nuances of immigration law very clearly." "Meghan Covino provides lots of good practical advice in immigration and has good practical knowledge."

    • "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.’ "

• The Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2025
  • Recognized in practice area of Immigration Law
• Michigan Super Lawyers, Recognized as a Rising Star, 2011-2017
• DBusiness, Top Lawyers, 2013, 2016, and 2023-2025

Professional & Community Involvement

• American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Immediate Past Michigan Chapter Chair
  • Michigan Chapter Executive Committee Member, 2015-2022
  • New Member Division National Steering Committee, Chair
  • Member, National Governance Committee 2022-Present
  • Member, National Board of Governors 2021-Present

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