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January 2017
- Partner Brad Ortman Addressed Immigration Policy in the Trump Administration
- New Form I-9 Released by USCIS
- DHS Announces Final Rule for High-Skilled Non-Immigrant Workers
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December 2016
- USCIS Filing Fee Increases to Go Into Effect on December 23,
2016
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October 2016
- Rosner, Ortman & Moss Partners Sponsors Cleveland State University Workshops for International Businesses
- CBP Makes Online I-94 Application, Payment Available to Travelers Arriving at a Land Port of Entry
- CBP Has Changed Its Website for Obtaining I-94 Information
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September 2016
- Karen Moss, Brad Ortman and our Firm Collectively Have Been Selected as “Best Lawyers in America”
- Andrew Bramante Named Adjunct Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University
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August 2016
- U.S. Consulates Abroad Proactively Cancelling DUI-Arrestee Visas
- Application Window Reopens for Temporary Protected Status for Syrians
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July 2016
- Supreme Court Decision Prohibits Obama Administration from Implementing DAPA and DACA Expansion
- Non-Immigrant Visa Wait Times Growing in India
- Brad Ortman to Speak at a Cleveland State University Workshop on Managing an International Workforce on July 26, 2016
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May 2016
- USCIS Completes Data Entry for FY 2017 H-1B Cap.
- Possible OPT STEM Extension
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April 2016
- H-1B Quota Reached
- USCIS Provides Guidance on Job Changes During the Permanent Residency Process
- All Visa Waiver Program Travelers Must Now Use Electronic Passports
- USCIS Experiencing Significant Processing Delays
- DHS Launches New Website on New STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program
- DHS Creates New Known Employer Pilot Program
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March 2016
- Foreign Students in the U.S. Can Work Longer Through New STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Rule
- E-3, H-1B1, and CW-1 Workers now Benefit from 240 Day Employment Authorization Rule
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February 2016
- It’s H-1B Cap Season! (The Most Wonderful Time of the Year)
- CBP Implements New Restrictions on the Visa Waiver Program.
- Department of State Warns U.S. Passport Holders Not to Wait; Renew Now!
- Reminder: Please Notify Us BEFORE Changing an Employee’s Work Location or Position.
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December 2015
- Rosner, Ortman, and Moss Partners, LLC Announces the Retirement of its Founder, William Rosner
- Rosner, Ortman, and Moss Partners, LLC Welcomes Attorney JoAnna Gavigan
- New Requirement for Foreign Nationals Travelling to Canada
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October 2015
- Diversity Lottery for Fiscal Year 2017 Now Underway
- Companies That Have Used E-Verify for More Than 10 Years Must Download Historic Records Report Before December 31, 2015
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September 10, 2015
- U.S. Government Revises Procedures on When Adjustment of Status Applications Can Be Filed for Those in the Immigrant Visa Quota Backlog.
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September 28, 2015
- Department of State Revises October 2015 Visa Bulletin
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August 2015
- Karen Gabriel Moss Named the Best Lawyers® 2016 Immigration Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Cleveland, OH
- September Visa Bulletin Shows Substantial Retrogression in EB-2 Category
- Future of 17-month STEM Extension for F-1 Students Uncertain
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July 2015
- U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Issues Clarifies when H-1B Amendment is Required
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June 8, 2015
- Update on Fiscal Year 2016 H-1B Cap
- Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants Available
- Responding to Criticism from the Business Community, USCIS Publishes New Guidance on L-1B Petitions, Clarifying the Specialized Knowledge Requirement
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June 19, 2015
- U.S. Department of State Experiencing Technical Difficulties, Resulting in Visa Processing Delays
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May 2015
- Beginning on May 26, 2015 your spouse may be eligible to apply for work authorization based on his/her H-4 status and your approved I-140 Petition
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March 6, 2015
- H-1B Cap Reminder
- New Rule Authorizes H-4 Employment for Eligible Spouses
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March 10, 2015
- Foreign Students in the U.S. Can Work Longer Through New STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Rule
- E-3, H-1B1, and CW-1 Workers now Benefit from 240 Day Employment Authorization Rule
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January 2015
- Pull On Your Boots: H-1B Cap Season Has Arrived
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December 2014
- Employment Authorization for H-4 Dependents
- Adjustment of Status Applications Possible Even for People Stuck in the Immigrant Visa Backlog
- Promoting Entrepreneurship and Research and Development in the United States
- The U.S. Department of Labor Will Review and Revise the PERM Labor Certification Program
- USCIS Will Issue a New L-1B Policy Memorandum
- Increasing OPT Time for F-1 Students in the STEM categories
- Refining Enforcement Priorities for Undocumented Immigrants
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November 2014
- Diversity Lottery Closes November 3, 2014
- E-Verify Archiving
- Rollout of myE-Verify
- International Travel Plans
- November 2014 Visa Bulletin
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June 2014
- Visa Processing for Third-Country Nationals in Canada Temporarily Suspended
- Visa Bulletin Advancement
- Tax Reminder for Employers with Employees Moving from F-1 to H-1B Status
- FDNS Site Visit Season
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May 2014
- USCIS Reaches Cap for H-1Bs for Fiscal Year 2015
- Any Difference with Premium Processing of an H-1B?
- Possibilities to Remain in the United States for a Non-Immigrant Student with F-1 Status
- Request for Evidence (RFE) for Expiring Medical Exams
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February 2014
- UPDATE: H-1B CAP MET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015
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February 2014
- REMINDER: H-1B Cap Season Fast Approaching
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February 2014
- H-1B Cap Season Fast Approaching
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October 2013
- Impact of Government Shutdown on Immigration Services
- HR ALERT: Proper Procedures in Light of E-Verify Shutdown
- Diversity Lottery Opens October 1, 2013
- I-9 Audits Making a Comeback
- Visa Bulletin October 2013
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November 2013
- Comprehensive Immigration Reform
- Tax Reminder for Employers with Employees Moving from F-1 to H-1B Status
- EAR and ITAR Question Now Extended To Blanket Applications
- Importance of Obtaining Record of Automated I-94
- September Visa Bulletin 2013
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May 2013
- New I-9 Form Must Be Implemented on May 7, 2013
- I-94 Automation Process Has Begun
- DV Lottery Results Now Available
- May Visa Bulletin 2013
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April 2013
- USCIS Reaches H-1B Cap for FY 2014
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March 2013
- Act Now to File H-1B Cap Cases with USCIS on April 1, 2013
- Attention HR Managers: New I-9 Form
- April 2013 Visa Bulletin
- Reauthorization of VAWA
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February 2013
- Interruption in Phone Service at Our Cleveland Office
- USCIS To Begin Accepting H-1B Cap Cases April 1, 2013
- Update on Visa Priority Dates
- Comprehensive Immigration Reform
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February 2013
- H-1B Cap Season Fast Approaching
- Rosner, Ortman & Moss Welcomes Attorney Andrew Bramante
- February 2013 Visa Bulletin
- New Immigrant Visa Fee at U.S. Embassies and Consulates
- Impact of Potential Government Shutdown on Foreign Nationals in the U.S. and Abroad
- USCIS Announces New Provisional Waiver of Inadmissibility Process
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October 2012
- Interview Waiver Program Introduced in India
- December 2012 Visa Bulletin
- Advisory for All Non-Immigrants Regarding Visa Validity and Petition Validity Dates
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October 2012
- Potential Scam Targeting Foreign Nationals
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September 2012
- DV Lottery FY 2014 Registration Window Now Open
- October 2012 Visa Bulletin
- CBP To Eliminate Paper Version of Form I-94
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July 2012
- Potential Scam Targeting Foreign Nationals
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June 2012
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June 2012
- Fiscal Year 2013 H-1B Cap Count Moving Quickly
- I-129 Receipt Delays
- June 2012 Visa Bulletin
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April 2012
- Update: DOS And USCIS Respond To L-1B Issues In India
- Fiscal Year 2013 H-1B Cap Count
- May 2012 Visa Bulletin
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February 2012
- AILA Taking Action on L-1Bs
- H-1B Cap Count Season Is Just Around the Corner
- March 2012 Visa Bulletin
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January 2012
- H-1B Cap Count Met
- FDNS Unnanounced Phone Calls
- Before Foreign Nationals Travel
- January Visa Bulletin
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November 2011 Update 2
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November 2011 Update
- USCIS Original Approval Notice Policy Restored
- H-1Bs Going Fast
- Blanket L Visas in India To Be Processed Exclusively at U.S. Consulate General in Chennai
- December Visa Bulletin
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November 2011
- Approval Notices Now being Sent Directly to Applicants and Petitioners
- Latest FY 2012 H-1B Cap Count Numbers
- November Visa Bulletin
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October 2011
- Latest FY 2012 H-1B Cap Count Numbers
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September 2011 Update
- IN THIS ISSUE: Diversity Lottery for Fiscal Year 2013 Begins October 4, 2011
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September 2011
- IN THIS ISSUE: New Immigrant Petition Options for Foreign Investors and Entrepreneurs
- USCIS Announces Intent to Expand Premium Processing to I-140s for Multinational Executives and Managers
- H-1B Unannounced Site Visits: What to Do if FDNS Shows Up at Your Door
- Update on Prevailing Wage Determination Processing
- Latest FY 2012 H-1B Cap Count Numbers
- October Visa Bulletin
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August 2011 Update
- IN THIS ISSUE: US Consulate in Mumbai Reopening for H and L Visa Appointments in September 2011
- DOL Temporarily Suspends Issuing Prevailing Wage Determinations
- Ensure Your Company’s Information is Correctly Inputted in VIBE
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August 2011
- CBP Introduces Global Entry Kiosks
- Best Practice: L-2 Spouses and Work Authorization Cards
- Premium Processing: Categories Eligible to Premium Process Applications
- New Diversity Lottery Results Now Available
- Latest FY 2012 H-1B Cap Count Numbers
- August Visa Bulletin
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July 2011
- ICE Announces I-9 Audits of 1,000 Employers
- Obtaining a Visa at a US Consulate or Embassy
- Immigration Compliance in Aquisitions: What to Do Before the Deal Closes
- Latest FY 2012 H-1B Cap Count Numbers
- July Visa Bulletin
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June 2011
- July visa bulletin released
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May 2011
- EAR AND ITAR 101
- Have You Filed An FBAR Yet?
- 2012 Diversity Lottery Results Invalidated
- Latest FY 2012…H-1B Cap Count Numbers
- NSEERS Special Country Designation List Eliminated
- Combined Employment Authorization Card and Travel Document Means Faster Processing Time
- I-9 Central
- Secure Mail Initiative
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February 2011
- Implementation of New Form I-129 begins February 20th
- Filing of H-1Bs for Fiscal Year 2012 to Commence Soon!
- USCIS to Issue Combined Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Card for Adjustment of Status Applicants.
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January 2011
- New Form I-129 Postponed until February
- DREAM Act fails to pass Senate
- H-1B Quota Approaching Cap
- Nonimmigrant Visas delayed at US Consulates abroad
1/28/2011 Bulletin
- H-1B cap filings for FY2011
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December 2010
- New Form I-129 and what to Expect
- H-1B Quota Approaching Cap
- New Visa Procedures for U.S. Consulate in Mexico
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November 2010
- Rosner, Ortman & Moss Welcomes New Attorney Jaclyn Celebrezze
- H-1B Quota Approaching Cap
- USCIS Announces Adjustment of Fees to go into effect November 23rd
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October 2010
- Immigration Enforcement Dramatically Increases Under the Obama Administration
- Diversity Visa Lottery Begins
- H-1B Quota Still Far From Being Reached
- Employers with High Percentage of Employees in H & L Status Face Increased Fees
- DOS Warns US Citizens of Traveling to Mexico
- U.S. Consulates in Canada Implement New Appointment Scheduling
- USCIS Announces Adjustment of Fees for Immigration Benefits
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August 2010
- H-1B Quota is Far From Being Reached
- Easier Passage to Mexico for Foreign Nationals in the U.S.
- USCIS Unannounced Worksite Visits: What to Expect
- USCIS Update on E-Verify
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February 2010
- H-1B cap filings for FY2011
- TPS designation for Haiti
- New procedures for Prevailing Wage Requests
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December 2009
- Final weeks to file H-1B numbers petitions for FY2010
- Delays in LCA processing
- Changes to Indian Business Visa Category
- USCIS/ICE expands I-9 audit initiative
- USCIS continues H-1B worksite visits
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October 2009
- Diversity Visa Lottery
- H-1B numbers still available for FY2010
- USCIS hires private investigators to visit H-1B employers
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BULLETIN
- USCIS has Hired Private Investigators to Inspect H-1B Visa Holders and Their Employers
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July 2009
- H-1B Numbers still available for FY2010;
- New I-9 Audit Initiative
- Premium Processing Service resumes for limited I-140 filings
- iCERT Visa Portal System now in effect for LCA filings
- Predictions for Immigrant Visa number availability ? FY2009 and beyond
- ESTA requirements now in full effect
- New passport requirements for travel to/from Canada
- E-Verify system requirement delayed until 09/08/2009
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February 2009
- New Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to go into effect 04/03/2009
- Employer requirements for H-1B layoffs
- Visa Waiver Program and the new ESTA requirement
- New requirements for the E-Verify System
- H-1B filings for FY2010
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April 2009
- REMINDER: New I-9 requirements go into effect 04/03/2009;
- TARP Funding and implications on H-1B hiring requirements;
- Filing deadline for H-1B cap cases extended to 04/07/2009;
- iCERT Visa Portal System to be implemented 04/15/2009;
- Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative goes into effect 06/01/2009; and
- Cap-gap extension of OPT for F-1 students
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December 2008
- USCIS Revises Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification)
- Effects of Layoffs on H-1B Visa Holders
- H-1B Petitions in 2009.
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November 2008
- The Diversity Visa Lottery Is Now Open
- Guidance for Employers Who Receive Social Security ‘No-Match’ Letters
- Update on New TN Regulation, Status Granted in Three-Year Increment as of 10/16/2008
- The U.S. Includes Seven New Countries into its Visa Waiver Program
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September 2008
- New Rule Will Require Federal Contractors To Use E-Verify
- USCIS Has Begun Issuing Two-Year Employment Authorization Documents
- USCIS Publishes Proposed Rule To Increase Lengths Of Stay For TN Professional Workers
- DHS Announces Electronic System For Travel Authorization
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Newsbriefs:
April 1, 2008
- Today, April 1, marked the first day that U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) would accept H-1B petitions for fiscal year 2009.
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April 2008
- USCIS Announces H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Cap Reached
- New USCIS Rule Extending OPT for Some F-1 Students Working for Employers Enrolled in E-VERIFY
- New USCIS Rule Creating H-1B ?Cap Gap? Relief Provision
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April 14, 2008
- On Monday, April 14, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted a computer-generated random selection process to select which of the 163,000 H-1B petitions filed within the permissible window for fiscal year 2009 would be rejected as falling outside the fiscal year cap of 65,000 visas.
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January 2008
- Now Is The Time To Initiate New H-1B Petitions For Fy2009!
- Citizenship & Identity Documents Required To Enter All Us Ports
- State Measures On Immigration
- Rosner, Ortman & Moss Wishes A Fond Farewell To Marin Ritter
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