Lori T. Chesser
“She is one of the best-known immigration lawyers in the state.”
-Chambers USA, Reference Feedback
Lori Chesser is a preeminent immigration attorney and advocate. With a degree in finance, she initially practiced corporate law. Recognizing the need for immigration services in Iowa, she developed that practice and has worked primarily in immigration law for more than 20 years.
Lori assists employers, business owners and individuals as they navigate the complex U.S. immigration system. Her clients range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in sectors including healthcare, IT, insurance, agriculture, chemical, higher education, churches, and other non-profit entities.
The immigration process is often complicated and arduous for individuals and companies alike. When employers identify a foreign national as the best candidate for the job, they count on Lori’s guidance navigating the immigration maze. Lori has assisted organizations hiring scientists, investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, doctors, artists, religious workers, athletes, and other professionals to legally live and work in the United States. In addition to employers and their employees, she also represents entrepreneurs starting businesses in the U.S. and individuals sponsoring family members or wanting to naturalize.
One client recently provided this feedback, “I feel like I get top-notch really high-quality work from her; she's so knowledgeable about the industry and has ton of experience. She's good at helping with strategic planning and whether its implementing new policy or trying something new, she can really provide that expert opinion and advice. Her advice goes a long way."
Lori has experience and success with numerous aspects of immigration law including:
- H-1B
- L-1
- E-1 and E-2
- R-1
- O-1
- F-1 STEM EAD
- H-4 EAD
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- PERM
- Multi-national Manager EB1
- Outstanding Professor and Researcher EB1
- Extraordinary Ability EB1
- NIW (including for physicians)
- Schedule A, Group II
- Adjustment of Status
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- Consular Processing
- Naturalization
- Certificate of Citizenship
- I-130
- Visa applications
- I-9 Compliance and Training
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Lori works collaboratively with other Davis Brown attorneys to answer her clients’ employment, tax, estate planning, corporate structure, and compliance questions that intersect with immigration law.
Immigration Advocacy
"The 'preeminent lawyer' in the immigration field"
-Chambers USA Feedback
Lori is a staunch advocate for her clients and all immigrants in the community.
- Serves on numerous AILA national committees to both liaise with the government and help form advocacy strategy
- Helps organize and maintain local and state-wide grassroots advocacy for positive immigration law reform. She currently chairs the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Immigration Council. She is past chair of the American Immigration Council Board of Trustees.
- Donates hundreds of hours of advocacy and pro bono representation
- Co-founded the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Iowa/Nebraska Chapter, and served as its first Chair
- Advocated for the opening of the Des Moines Suboffice of the Immigration Service so Iowa residents would not need to travel to Omaha for their immigration applications
Awards & Honors
“She is knowledgeable, responsive and proactive.”
-Chambers USA, Reference Feedback
- AV Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell. The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.
- Lori was also awarded a Client Distinction Award, an honor given to attorneys who demonstrate superior communications ability, responsiveness, quality of service, and value for money as voted on by clients.
- Chambers USA, Labor & Employment: Immigration, Iowa Ranked Band 1, 2020. Lori has been ranked Band 1 for several years.
- The Best Lawyers in America© 2021, Immigration Law. Lori has been ranked since 2003.
- Best Lawyers® 2020 Immigration Law “Lawyer of the Year” in the Des Moines Metro
- A. Arthur Davis Distinguished Community Leadership Award, Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, 2015
- President’s Commendation, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), 2012
- Immigrant Champion Award, Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit, 2011
- Footsteps Award, Diocese of Des Moines, for work in social action, 2009
- Business Record’s Women of Influence Award, 2008
- Mary Louise Smith Human Rights Award, Des Moines Human Rights Commission, 2007
- Business Record’s Forty Under 40, Class of 2002
- Pro Bono Award, Iowa State and Polk County Bar Associations, 1999
Presentations & Publications
Lori is a frequent local and national speaker at continuing education and advocacy programs on immigration issues. Recent activities include:
- Immigration from the Employer’s Perspective: Avoiding Jail, Debarment and Other Calamities, Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting, June 2019.
- I-9s in the Age of Increased Enforcement: Walking the Tightrope, Iowa Employment Conference, April 2019.
- Immigration and Employment: An Update, Davis Brown Spring Seminar, March 2019.
- Preparing for Who Could Show Up at Your Door: Advanced Issues in Worksite Enforcement, Panel Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association MidWinter Conference, January 2019.
- Minesweeping: Issues in Adjustment of Status, University of Texas Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law, October 2018.
- Hot Topics and Emerging Issues in ICE Audits and USCIS/FDNS Investigations, University of Texas Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law, October 2018.
- Hot Topics in Immigration Law, Iowa State Bar Association Corporate Counsel and Trade Regulation Seminar, October 2018.
- I-9s: The Why, Who, When, Where, What and How, Iowa Employment Conference, April 2018.
- Someone’s Knocking at the Door: Are you ready for increased immigration compliance?, Davis Brown Spring Seminar, April 2018.
- DACA and Immigration Reform, Up Close, KCCI, January 2018.
- Public Policy Issue Forum: Immigration Reform, Panel Member, Greater Des Moines Partnership, December 2017.
- Hire American: Immigration Law for Employment Lawyers, Iowa State Bar Association Seminar, November 2017.
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Recruiting Foreign Workers, Iowa Employment Conference, September 2017.
- Immigrants in the Workforce, panel discussion, Iowa Ideas Conference, September 2017.
- Welcoming Cities Resolution, panel discussion with Drake University, Diocese of Des Moines, LULAC, Al Exito, American Friends Service Committee, July 2017.
- Surviving the Fire Swamp: I-9s, immigration-related anti-discrimination and unexpected challenges of unusual size, Iowa Employment Conference, April 2017.
- I-9 Compliance: How to Prepare for the New Enforcement Focus, with Holly Logan, Iowa Employment Conference, April 2017.
- Navigating the Executive Orders on Immigration, Iowa State University, February 2017.
- Immigration Red Flags, Organization of Bar Investigators Annual Conference, October 2016.
- Immigrant Visa Case Scenarios, Iowa/Nebraska AILA Chapter CLE, September 2016.
- Non-immigration Visa Case Scenarios, Iowa/Nebraska AILA Chapter CLE, September 2016.
- Partnering with Your Corporate Immigration Clients for Success: Practice/Case Management Models for the Employment-Based Immigration Practitioner, AILA Annual Conference, June 2016.
- De-Mystifying the Immigration Process, Iowa Society of Healthcare Attorneys Spring Conference, May 2016.
- Immigration Policy Update, Friday AM Rotary Club, West Des Moines, February 23, 2016.
- An Immigration Carol, with apologies to Charles Dickens, Greater Des Moines Committee, October 2015.
- Employment Challenges Faced by Immigrants and Businesses in Iowa, Leadership Iowa, Buena Vista University, April 2015.
- H-1B and U.S. Permanent Resident Petitions: What You Need to Know, Iowa State University, February 2015.
- A Church Without Borders, Pius X Catholic Church, January 2015.
- Driver’s Licenses for Unauthorized Immigrants: Why it Matters, Iowa International Center Dialogue Series, August 2014.
- Immigration Reform, Lori Chesser and Des Moines, Insight on Business with Michael Libbie Radio Show, February 2014.
- Area Leaders Call for Immigration Reform, Business Record, February 2014.
Community
Lori is active in the Des Moines community and nationally, currently serving as Chair of the Global DSM: Talent Acquisition Strategy Initiative for the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
She also chairs the Immigration Council for the Partnership. On a national level, Lori currently serves on the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Worksite Verification Liaison Committee. She has served in many capacities in AILA, including the USCIS Liaison Committee, Nebraska Service Center Liaison Committee, and the Immigration Reform Committee, among others. Lori also served as chair of the American Immigration Council Board of Trustees
Lori’s history of service includes Nexus Business Women’s Executive Alliance (president 2012-2013), Polk County Women Attorneys (Past President), Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (1993 class member), Iowa International Center (President ‘07-’08), and Catholic Charities (President ‘06).
Memberships
Alma Maters
Bar Admissions
Articles
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Immigrant Visa Ban Rescinded
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2021 H-1B “Cap” Registration and Lottery
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Davis Brown Law Firm to Combine with Dentons
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Davis Brown Voted “Best Law Firm” by West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
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Davis Brown Law Firm Recognized in "Best Law Firms" 2021 List by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers
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Davis Brown and Attorney Kent Herink Donate $5,000 to Central Iowa Public Libraries
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H-1B and Employment Immigration Processes Under Attack
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Davis Brown Immigration Attorneys Present at ISBA 2020 Corporate Counsel and Trade Regulation Seminar
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Immigration Law Update: Good News on Fees, Visas, and Premium Processing
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Visa Bulletin Jumps Ahead for October - What is Going On and What Does It Mean for You?
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Davis Brown Voted "Best Law Firm" for 15 Consecutive Years
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Forty-Four Davis Brown Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021
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Davis Brown Attorneys Author Doing Business in the United States: Iowa for Practical Law Company
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Exceptions to Recent Travel Bans Announced
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Foreign Workers and Offshoring Practices Targeted by Presidential Executive Order
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Presidential Proclamation Extends "Green Card" Ban and Bars Entry for H-1B, H-2B, L, and some J Visas - Signals More to Come
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Additional Restrictions on Employment-Based Visas Expected
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Lori Chesser Featured on Fordham University Humans Rights Panel
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Sixteen Davis Brown Attorneys Among Best in 2020 Chambers USA Iowa Rankings
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New Presidential Proclamation Suspends Some Immigration: Questions and Answers
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Remote Work, Furloughs, Layoffs Impact Foreign Workers
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Davis Brown Participates in Virtual Iowa Employment Conference
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USCIS Announces Changes in Procedures
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Breaking Update from DHS and DOL on Immigration and COVID-19
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Davis Brown Law Firm Remains Open, Closes Physical Offices
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Davis Brown Law Firm COVID-19 Update
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Legal Resources
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Employer Advisory: COVID-19 Immigration Considerations
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STEM OPT RULES: AN UPDATE
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ICE Sends a Valentine to Student Workers and their Employers: Prepare for Site Visits
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New I-9 form issued
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Implementation of new "public charge" rule
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Expanded travel ban affects six new nations
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New travel ban put in place due to global Coronavirus outbreak
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When talking U.S. visas, "B" does not stand for "Birth"
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Lori Chesser and Elizabeth Van Arkel appointed to Supreme Court Commissions
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HR Quick Take: Going Paperless
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Immigration Fee Increase: It's time to have your say - quickly!
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Davis Brown Named "Best Law Firm" in Des Moines for 14 Consecutive Years
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42 Davis Brown Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
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Lori Chesser Leads Buttoning Up: A Compliance Check-In Event for American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Lori Chesser and Breanna Young Present at ISBA Annual Meeting
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Lori Chesser Quoted in Business Record "Report: U.S. visas should focus on economic development"
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Lori Chesser, Tim Coonan, and Sydney Gangestad Advocate for Iowa in Washington D.C.
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They're Back: How to Respond to Social Security Employer Correction Request Notices
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Michele Brott, Lori Chesser, and Kelsey Crosse Present at Iowa Employment Conference
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Fifteen Davis Brown Attorneys among Best in 2019 Chambers USA Iowa Rankings
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Lori Chesser Presents at AILA MidWinter Conference
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Season's Greetings! H-1B Season That Is
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Lori Chesser Guest Faculty at University of Texas Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law
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Davis Brown Attorneys Recognized in ISBA Pro Bono Honor Roll
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Lori Chesser Presents at Corporate Counsel and Trade Regulation Seminar
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September 2018 Immigration Analysis - Unlawful Presence for Students
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September 2018 Immigration Analysis - Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for Certain H-1B Filings
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September 2018 Immigration Analysis - Denial without RFE or NOID
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September 2018 Immigration Analysis - Deference to Prior Determinations
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September 2018 Immigration Analysis - Changes to Advance Parole
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September 2018 Immigration Analysis - Travel Ban
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43 Davis Brown attorneys listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
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Lori Chesser Guest on "This Week in Iowa" on ABC5 News
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Tim Coonan Leads Greater Des Moines Partnership Des Moines/D.C. Trip
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Sixteen Davis Brown Attorneys among Best in 2018 Iowa Chambers and Partners Rankings
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Davis Brown Attorneys Present at Iowa Employment Conference
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Lori Chesser Featured Guest on KCCI's Close Up Program
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How to Prepare for a Visit from ICE - Revisited
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Are Changes Coming to the H-1B Program?
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Lori Chesser Featured in Partnership Immigration Reform Forum
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Lori Chesser and Susan Freed Present at Iowa State Bar Association Seminar
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Travel Ban 3.0 Blocked by Judges
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Lori Chesser Featured at Iowa Ideas Conference
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Social Security Numbers May be Requested with Work Permission
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Clarification of Expanded Interview Requirement for "Green Cards"
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Warning on F-1 Visas During OPT
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Iowa Driver's License Renewals for Temporary Visa Holders
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Premium Processing for H-1Bs Resumes
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Dream Act of 2017
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New Travel Ban
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DACA Rescinded: Help us Members of Congress - You Are Our Only Hope!
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USCIS to Interview Most "Green Card" Applicants: Expect Delays
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Change in Government Process for "Advance Parole" Travel
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President Trump's Proposed Immigration Bill is a Radical Shift
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38 Davis Brown attorneys listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
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Another New I-9 Form Becomes Mandatory September 18, 2017
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Travel Ban 2.5
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Michele Brott Graduates from Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Community Leadership Program
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Fourteen Davis Brown Attorneys among Best in Region in 2017 Chambers USA Rankings
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Three Davis Brown Attorneys Advocate for Central Iowa on Partnership's DM/DC Trip
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How to Prepare for a Visit from ICE
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Four Davis Brown Attorneys Present at the Iowa Employment Conference
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Trump Administration Takes Aim at H-1Bs
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Travel Ban Suspended by Hawaii Federal Court
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Travel Ban Reinstated
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USCIS Announces Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1Bs filed on or after April 3, 2017
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Lori Chesser Presents at National American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference
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Executive Order on Visa Issuance, Screening, and Refugee Admissions Policies
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REMINDER: New I-9 Form Now Required
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Lori Chesser Featured on River to River - Iowa Public Radio
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New National Interest Waiver Standard: Removing obstacles for many talented immigrants
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Davis Brown Participates in Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit
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New Electronic I-9 Form - Some Bugs and Tricky Provisions
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Election Results: What does it mean for immigrants and their employers?
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Lori Chesser and Nikki Mordini present before Organization of Bar Investigators
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32 Davis Brown attorneys listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017
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Lori Chesser Leads Panel Discussion at Immigration Day of Action
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Form 1095-C and I-9 Compliance: How to handle "mismatches"
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Lori Chesser leads Immigration Workshop for Greater Des Moines Partnership DM-DC Trip
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Business Record features Lori Chesser in article, "Global Workforce"
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New STEM OPT Rule Goes Into Effect May 10: Good news and challenges
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Information about H-1B Filings FY2017
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Lori Chesser introduces speaker at Iowa Caucus Consortium Event on Immigration
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Immigration Update: Court grants government extension request for OPT STEM rule
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Davis Brown Hosts College Students Studying the Iowa Caucuses
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U.S. Department of State Implements Visa Waiver Program Entry Restrictions
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Update on STEM OPT Litigation
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Davis Brown Attorneys Author Doing Business in the United States: Iowa for Practical Law Company
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Budget bill brings both relief and disappointment (or Congressional leadership is both naughty and nice*)
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Lori Chesser chairs new immigration task force for Greater Des Moines Partnership
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H-1B and U.S. Permanent Resident Petitions: What You Need To Know
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Attorney Lori Chesser presents "An Immigration Carol, with apologies to Charles Dickens" to Greater Des Moines Committee
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Immigration Update: Visa application dates moved back in some categories for October 1 filings
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New Immigrant Application Filing Dates Announced for October
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What is going on with STEM OPT?
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Four Davis Brown Attorneys Named "Lawyer of the Year" and 35 listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Update on Visa Delays and H-1B News
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Lori Chesser awarded the A. Arthur Davis Award by the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute
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16 Davis Brown Attorneys Among Best in the 2015 Chambers USA Rankings
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Attorneys Kate Carlucci and Lori Chesser participate in Greater Des Moines Partnership DMDC 2015 trip
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Lori Chesser awarded the Willie Stevenson Glanton Award by the Polk County Women Attorneys
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Lori Chesser Quoted in the Des Moines Register
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EADs for H-4 Spouses Rule Announced
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Davis Brown Premier Sponsor of Leadership Education and Advancement Pipeline (LEAP)
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Lori T. Chesser Quoted in the Omaha World Herald
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Lori Chesser Appointed American Immigration Council Board of Trustees Chair
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Initial Outline of the President's Executive Action on Immigration
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Possible Executive Action - How to prepare
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: L-1 Visa Inspections Have Begun
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Visa and Passport Delays
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Lori Chesser Featured on WOI Immigration Segment
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Lori Chesser to Speak on Iowa International Center Panel
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Davis Brown Attorneys Attend Greater Des Moines Partnership's 2014 D.C. Trip
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Rule Allowing Work for Some H-4s, Expansion of EB1 OR Category Criteria and Automatic Work Extension for Others Progresses at USCIS
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Proud to be an American - and to Help Others Become American
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Affidavit of Support (I-864) Enforceable Despite Pre-Nup, Divorce and Potential Marriage Fraud per California Court
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: H-1B Filing Date Almost Upon Us: Considerations for Employers and Employees
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Lori Chesser Participates in Immigration Reform Press Conference
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Republican Immigration Principles Announced
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Davis Brown Attorneys Author Doing Business In Iowa Guide for Practical Law Company
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Fraudulently-Used SSNs Can Now Be "Locked"
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Visa Bulletin for December: Mostly Good News, But One Dark Spot
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Border Entry Blog Series: Part 5 - Caution Regarding Use of "Automatic Visa Revalidation" for Mexican E Visa Applicants
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Border Entry Blog Series: Part 4 - CBP's Creative Interpretation of Status Violations
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Border Entry Blog Series: Part 3 - Entrants from Canada - Beware Unlawful Presence
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Border Entry Blog Series: Part 2 - CBP Also Pulls Down the Shades
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Border Entry Blog Series: Part 1 - Tips on Electronic I-94s
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Visa Bulletin for November - Good News Again
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Special Program for Iraqis Employed by the US Government Extended
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Is Immigration Reform Over Now That the Government is Shut Down? NO!
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: The Government Shut Down: Is Immigration "Essential"?
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Lori Chesser Discusses H1-B Visas and Shortage of Highly-Skilled Workers in The Gazette
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33 Davis Brown attorneys named "Best Lawyers in America"
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: September Visa Bulletin Continues Good News
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CBP awaiting "guidance" to form policy on same-sex marriage derivative admissions
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: August Recess - Contact Your Member of Congress!
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Lori Chesser Speaks at Immigration Forum in Ames
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: USCIS Clarifies Same-Sex Marriage Immigration Benefits
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Employees Will Now Receive Confirmation of TNCs by Email
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: The Time to Audit Your I-9 Practices is Now
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Lori Chesser Quoted in Bloomberg BNA Article
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Huge Leap for India EB2 in August
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: What To Do When An Employee Is Using A False ID - Corporate Policy Question and Potential Liability
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Family-based 2A Category Current for August
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: What Does the Senate Vote Monday (June 24, 2013) Mean For You?
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: How can you push for smart immigration reform without leaving your desk?
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Immigration Reform Bill Goes to Senate Floor
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Lori Chesser to Present at State Public Defender's Criminal Law Seminar
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Wanted: Risk takers
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: The Benefits of Being Small Revisited
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Silverado Stages, Inc.: The Dog Ate My I-9 and When "Interim" Becomes "Final"
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: How do I prove my lawful admission now that the government is no longer issuing I-94 cards?
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Chambers USA Ranks 14 Davis Brown Attorneys among Best in the U.S.
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog - May 21, A Historic Day for Immigration Reform - The First of Many?
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Lori Chesser Talks Immigration Reform and the Postville Raids in The Gazette
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Davis Brown Attorneys Attend DM/DC 2013
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Lori Chesser Discusses Immigration Reform on WHO Radio's Simon Conway Show
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Politics of immigration: A style change or attitude change?
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: USCIS Receives 124,000 H-1B Petitions
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: H-1B Season: The Running of the Bulls
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: H-1B Cap Reached in the First Week of Filing
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: California Service Center Temporary Closure for Plumbing Problems
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Paperless I-94 move toward implementation
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: H-1B "lottery" expected - Premium Processing delayed for cap-subject H-1Bs
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: DED Extended for Liberia
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: How Small is "Small"? Part 2
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: New I-9 Form Now Available!
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Lori Chesser Discusses Immigration and Economic Success in Des Moines Register
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: USCIS Form Improvement?
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: When a Visa is NOT Needed
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: How Small is "Small"?
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Handy tool from DHS
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Employers of "High Skill" Workers Can Join the Virtual March on Washington
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: "Provisional Waiver" filing begins March 4, 2013
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: What to Do When an Employee is Using a False Identity
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Chink in the I-9 Admission Clause Armor
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Internal ICE Documents Show Deportation Quotas
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: USCIS releases draft EB5 policy memo
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Why PERMs are so Exacting
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: New Immigration Fee Goes Into Effect
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Immigration Hearings Follow-up
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Immigration Hearings Begin in the House of Representatives
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Immigration Service Releases Entrepreneur-in-Residence Training Materials
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32 Davis Brown Attorneys Selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2013
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: H-1B Processing Times - in "Dog Years"?
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Waiting Lines for Family and Employment Categories: When Will I Receive My Green Card?
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: I-9 still valid past form expiration of August 31, 2012
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Lori T. Chesser Celebrates 25 Years of Service
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Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Do you need an attorney to apply for Deferred Action for "DREAMERs"?
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Nexus Frequent Traveler Requirements Eased
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Senator Grassley Lifts Hold on Chaffetz Bill
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Explanation of Employment-Based Visa Date Craziness
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Supreme Court Arizona Decision: Better than Expected but Federal Action Still Needed
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Lori Chesser Discusses Ruling on Arizona's Immigration Law, SB 1070
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Big News for DREAMERS
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Initial Thoughts on DREAM Deferred Action
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Lori Chesser Appointed Vice Chair of American Immigration Lawyers Association Committee
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Lori Chesser to Receive President's Commendation from American Immigration Lawyer's Association
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Davis Brown Attorneys to Attend 33rd Annual Greater Des Moines Partnership DC Trip
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Visa Fees Changing - Some are Reduced!
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H-1B Cap Update
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Visa Pilot Program Announced
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Visa Processing Tips
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L-1 Visa Validity Change Announced
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Lori T. Chesser discusses I-9 Audits in the Business Record
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Lori Chesser Discusses Employment Issues And Reform in Des Moines Register
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Lori Chesser Quoted In Des Moines Register
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Lori Chesser to Receive Immigrant Champion Award
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Encouraging Entrepreneurship?
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Lori T. Chesser appointed Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association's National Access to Counsel Committee
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Connecticut Court Protects H-1B Employee from Wrongful Arrest: States that Regulation Extending Work Authorization based on Timely Filed Extension Implicitly Extends Authorization to Remain in U.S.
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Advance in EB-2 India Category Expected on May 2011 Visa Bulletin
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Interviewed for Naturalization But Still Waiting? Consider Filing a Mandamus Suit
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Lori Chesser Interviewed on Fallon Forum
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Lori Chesser Moderating Business Implications of Immigration Reform
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CIS Issues New Green Card (It's Green!) and Other News
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Immigration Update - Stranded Passengers to Europe
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Lori Chesser Interviewed in Des Moines Register About H-1B Visa Numbers
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Lori T. Chesser named as a Women of Influence in Central Iowa
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Lori T. Chesser Receives Presidential Award
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Lori Chesser Named Chair of American Immigration Lawyers Association Work Group
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Attorney Lori Chesser selected as recipient of "Mary Louise Smith" Award
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Lori Chesser to participate in Immigration Summit
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Attorney Lori Chesser To Serve As Panelist For An Immigration Round Table Discussion