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 has served as Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association - Michigan Chapter, Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s New Member Division Steering Committee,and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s ’s Board of Directors. She has also served on the national Governance and Membership Committees. She speaks regularly at AILA national and local events.
Meghan has been recognized in Band One, the highest tier, of Chambers USA and by the Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, DBusiness Magazine.
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)
Practice Areas
Prior Experience
- University of Michigan, Manager, Faculty and Staff Immigration Services, 2005-2006
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
- 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
- French and Political Science
- Canadian Parliament, Intern; U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Intern
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
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."
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"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 Immigration in Michigan; Chambers USA states:
- 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
- Served as Michigan Chapter Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary
- New Member Division National Steering Committee, Chair and Member
- Member, National Governance Committee 2022-2024
- Member, National Board of Governors 2021-2024
- Member, National Membership Committee 2023-Present
News
- Meghan N. Covino is featured in the Law360 article “Q&A With Honigman Miller’s Meghan Covino”Media |
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Events
- Introduction to PERM: Sponsoring the Foreign Worker Through a Labor Market TestEvent | June 18-21, 2025 | AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law | Speaker (anticipated)
- Employment-Based Immigration Preference Categories (Fundamentals)Event | June 12-15, 2024 | 2024 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law | Speaker
- Consular Practice: Stateside Visa Processing Updates, Latest Issues and Practice TrendsEvent | | 2024 AILA Michigan Chapter Conference | Speaker
- New Attendee OrientationEvent | June 21-24, 2023 | 2023 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law | Speaker
- Common Terms and ConceptsEvent | June 21-24, 2023 | 2023 AILA Annual Conference and Webcast on Immigration Law | Speaker
- Eruption of Registrations: Long Term Creative Planning Around the H-1B CapEvent | Fall Conference, September 11, 2022 | American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Independents’ Day: Developments in L, E, and TN PracticeEvent | | Federal Bar Association | Speaker
- What Every New Immigration Lawyer Should KnowEvent | | AILA Virtual Annual Conference 2020 | Presenter
- Event | Troy, MI | | Honigman and the Association of Corporate Counsel - Michigan Chapter | Co-presenter
- Required and desired use of the E-Verify internet-based system, as well as possible legislation concerning its useEvent | Troy, MI | | Honigman and the Association of Corporate Counsel | Presenter
- Recent enforcement efforts, I-9 compliance and internal I-9 auditsEvent | Troy, MI | | Honigman and the Association of Corporate Counsel | Presenter
- Immigration Law Enforcement and ComplianceEvent | Troy, MI | | Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
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Publications
- What Every New Immigration Lawyer Should Know, Co-author, Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law, 2021–22 Edition (Published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association)Publication
- Executive Action in the Midst of Legislative Inaction: President Obama’s Immigration Accountability Measures Targeted at Immigration ReformPublication | Michigan International Lawyer, Volume 27 No. I (Published by the International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan) | Winter 2015
From Chambers USA:
"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."