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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Dwight is counsel in the Immigration practice. He provides guidance on employment-based immigration to clients in diverse industries, with significant experience in the information technology/high-tech and manufacturing sectors, as well as in the health care field. His health care experience includes advising hospitals, rehab centers, clinics, nursing homes, home health care providers, and staffing companies on obtaining employment authorization for foreign-educated health care professionals.

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Dwight counsels employers on all aspects of immigration compliance and represents them before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. His experience includes advising on I-9 compliance issues, assisting with I-9 self-audits and representing clients in federal audit proceedings. He also provides guidance on preparing for immigration raids and site visits.

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Corporate clients and their employees rely on Dwight to prepare nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions; H-1B, TN, and L-1 visas; I-140 petitions; applications to adjust status; and other essential filings. He is well-versed in multiple pathways to permanent U.S. residence, including labor certification, Schedule A health care petitions, and filings for foreign nationals.

University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1994

Cedarville University, B.A., 1985

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Transition: A Presidential Change – Session Thirteen – Managing Employee International Travel in a Shifting U.S. Immigration and Border Control Landscape

Business Law Update – Spring 2025

Trump Administration Focuses Heavily on Immigration Workplace Enforcement

Transition: A Presidential Change – Session One – Expected Immigration Policy Shifts

Startups Streamlined – Navigating Cincinnati’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem

New Ventures Update – July 2024

Thompson Hine Expands Immigration Practice with Experienced Team

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Dwight D. Myfelt

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<li><a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/trump-administration-focuses-heavily-on-immigration-workplace-enforcement/">“Trump Administration Focuses Heavily on Immigration Workplace Enforcement,” Thompson Hine <em>Business Law Update</em>, April 2025</a></li>
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<li>&#8220;Managing Employee International Travel in a Shifting U.S. Immigration and Border Control Landscape,&#8221; Thompson Hine <em>Transition: A Presidential Change</em> Webinar Series, Session Thirteen, May 2025</li>
<li>&#8220;Expected Immigration Policy Shifts,&#8221; Thompson Hine <em>Transition: A Presidential Change</em> Webinar Series, Session One, December 2024</li>
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<li>American Immigration Lawyers Association</li>
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