GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “US Work Visas: Are H-1Bs a Viable Option for the Auto Industry?” with Ron Hesse features Jim Aldrich and James Prappas, Members and immigration attorneys with Dykema. Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility & Transportation Group is a leading national automotive legal team, representing OEMs, suppliers, and companies pioneering autonomous and next-generation mobility technologies through complex legal and business challenges. Jim Aldrich is head of Dykema’s immigration team, helps companies strengthen their competitiveness by bringing skilled foreign professionals to work in the United States. He navigates complex visa petitions and employment options across industries such as automotive, manufacturing, energy, tech, and more, crafting creative solutions to immigration, citizenship, and naturalization challenges. For more than 30 years, James Prappas has guided employers and individuals through the complexities of employment-based immigration, balancing legal precision with a deep understanding of the human and business stakes involved. Board-certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he helps connect top global talent with companies across industries such as energy, technology, manufacturing, and services.
About Interview Guests:
James G. Aldrich, Head of Immigration Team, Immigration Attorney and Member
James D. Prappas, Immigration Attorney and Member
Dykema
In the 21-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Aldrich and Mr. Prappas discuss these questions:
• What changes are being made to the H-1B registration / lottery process?
• What should employers know about investigations regarding labor condition applications?
• Where are we with the H-1B Presidential order to require $100,000 filing fee?
• What about persons who need to travel outside the U.S. who hold H-1B visas or H-1B status?
• Have there been any other changes our audience should be aware of?
About Jim Aldrich and James Prappas:
Members and Immigration Attorneys with Dykema
Dykema’s Automotive, Mobility & Transportation Group is a leading national automotive legal team, representing OEMs, suppliers, and companies pioneering autonomous and next-generation mobility technologies through complex legal and business challenges.
James G. Aldrich
Jim Aldrich, head of Dykema’s immigration team, helps companies strengthen their competitiveness by bringing skilled foreign professionals to work in the United States. He navigates complex visa petitions and employment options across industries such as automotive, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, tech, and more, crafting creative solutions to immigration, citizenship, and naturalization challenges. Clients value his deep command of regulatory frameworks and his ability to deliver clear, cost-effective guidance on admissibility, consular processing, audits, and enforcement matters. In addition to advising on long-term immigration strategies that align with business goals, Jim advocates for system reforms and contributes his expertise to pro bono immigration cases.
James D. Prappas
For more than 30 years, James Prappas has guided employers and individuals through the complexities of employment-based immigration, balancing legal precision with a deep understanding of the human and business stakes involved. Board-certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he helps connect top global talent with companies across industries such as energy, technology, manufacturing, and services. Drawing on international experience and fluency in multiple languages, James provides clear, strategic counsel on visas, compliance, and naturalization, ensuring clients understand every step of the process. Recognized annually in Chambers USA since 2015, he is also a prolific author and speaker who shares his insights widely within the immigration field.