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Michelle brings a comprehensive approach to her immigration law practice, combining her passion for immigration law with&nbsp;her&nbsp;experiences living abroad.&nbsp;She works on enabling companies to hire and retain talented foreign professionals.

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J.D., Capital University Law School, 2019, 

B.S., Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, 2013, 

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<li>The Legal 500 United States
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<li>Recommended in Labor and Employment: Immigration (2023 to 2024)</li>
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BakerHostetler attorneys, practice areas stand out in The Legal 500 annual guide

New Green Card Path for High-Achieving Employees

BakerHostetler Attorneys and Practice Areas Recognized in The Legal 500 2023 Guide

Biden Administration Ends COVID-19 Travel Ban and Implements New International Air Travel Policy

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<li>Obtained work visas for employees, including H-1B specialty occupation, L‑1 intra-company transferee (manager and specialized knowledge), O-1 extraordinary ability, E-3 visas for Australian professionals, E-2 treaty investors, P-1A professional athletes and TN NAFTA professionals.</li>
<li>Obtained green cards for clients in EB-1A extraordinary ability and EB-2 advanced degree classifications, as well as PERM labor certification.</li>
<li>Secured J-1 visa waivers for foreign physicians and medical researchers.</li>
<li>Obtained religious worker visas and permanent resident status for religious workers.</li>
<li>Prepared and filed Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Adjustment of Status, Fiancé, Asylum and Consular Processing cases.</li>
<li>Assisted clients in obtaining U.S. citizenship and family-based green cards.</li>
<li>Advised clients on I-9 and E-Verify compliance.</li>
<li>Assisted in obtaining waivers of inadmissibility for foreign nationals seeking immigrant visas.</li>
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Michelle D. Barhorst

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