Biography
Melissa has more than 20 years of experience advising clients on business immigration and employment law issues. She represents clients in multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, quick service/food service, hospitality, government and education.
Ms. Azallion represents companies in numerous industries as well as individuals on immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Consulates and Embassies worldwide. Ms. Azallion assists businesses in obtaining and maintaining temporary/nonimmigrant work visas including E, H, L, O and TN petitions as well as green cards. She has substantial experience representing healthcare clients on J-1 waiver/H-1B and National Interest Waiver petitions among others. She also works with clients on worksite enforcement issues including audits by the Department of Homeland Security and various state agencies.
Ms. Azallion provides advice and consultation to clients and assists in litigation matters on topics including harassment and discrimination, wage and hour issues, restrictive covenants, FMLA, ADA and worker’s compensation issues, affirmative action and OFCCP compliance. She also conducts client training on a diverse range of employment topics.