Bio

Matthew Martinez is a Principal in the Phoenix, Arizona, office of Jackson Lewis P.C His practice focuses on representing employers in all matters of business immigration. He represents companies from a broad spectrum of industries, ranging in size from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies, including several listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ. Mr. Martinez’ clients include major healthcare providers, multinational corporations, government agencies, sports franchises, professional athletes, and performers in the entertainment industry. He is fluent in Spanish and advises Latin American companies in setting up operations in the U.S. and transferring key employees. He also assists Canadians and Mexicans in obtaining work authorization through NAFTA. Mr. Martinez counsels companies on complex immigration issues that arise in mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, and he assists companies with I-9 and E-Verify issues, including internal audits and government investigations. In particular, Mr. Martinez provides counsel to companies navigating the H-1B application process, including preparing for the H-1B lottery and extensions of F-1/OPT for STEM graduates. He represents investors applying for E-2 treaty investor and E-1 treaty trader visas at various U.S. consulates throughout the world. He handles PERM labor certification applications, J-1 Conrad Waiver applications, National Interest Waiver applications, and Schedule A petitions. Mr. Martinez also assists clients with EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 permanent residence petitions. Mr. Martinez is a frequent speaker on immigration matters affecting employers, and he also lectures international students at major universities regarding their post-graduation employment options.