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Are you a Taiwanese investor interested in U.S. permanent residency? This EB-5 visa Podcast is designed for Taiwanese nationals looking to gain a U.S. green card through investment. Atty. Miatrai Brown breaks down everything you need to know in 2025. Understand the visa requirements, investment structure, and common mistakes and get expert tips for improving your chances.  

A version of this essay has been published by firstpost.com at https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/shadow-warrior-from-crisis-to-advantage-how-india-can-outplay-the-trump-tariff-gambit-13923031.htmlA simple summary of the recent brouhaha about President Trump's imposition of 25% tariffs on India as well as his comment on India's ‘dead economy' is the following from Shakespeare's Macbeth: “full of sound and fury, signifying nothing”. Trump further imposed punitive tariffs totalling 50% on August 6th allegedly for India funding Russia's war machine via buying oil.As any negotiator knows, a good opening gambit is intended to set the stage for further parleys, so that you could arrive at a negotiated settlement that is acceptable to both parties. The opening gambit could well be a maximalist statement, or one's ‘dream outcome', the opposite of which is ‘the walkway point' beyond which you are simply not willing to make concessions. The usual outcome is somewhere in between these two positions or postures.Trump is both a tough negotiator, and prone to making broad statements from which he has no problem retreating later. It's down-and-dirty boardroom tactics that he's bringing to international trade. Therefore I think Indians don't need to get rattled. It's not the end of the world, and there will be climbdowns and adjustments. Think hard about the long term.I was on a panel discussion on this topic on TV just hours after Trump made his initial 25% announcement, and I mentioned an interplay between geo-politics and geo-economics. Trump is annoyed that his Ukraine-Russia play is not making much headway, and also that BRICS is making progress towards de-dollarization. India is caught in this crossfire (‘collateral damage') but the geo-economic facts on the ground are not favorable to Trump.I am in general agreement with Trump on his objectives of bringing manufacturing and investment back to the US, but I am not sure that he will succeed, and anyway his strong-arm tactics may backfire. I consider below what India should be prepared to do to turn adversity into opportunity.The anti-Thucydides Trap and the baleful influence of Whitehall on Deep StateWhat is remarkable, though, is that Trump 2.0 seems to be indistinguishable from the Deep State: I wondered last month if the Deep State had ‘turned' Trump. The main reason many people supported Trump in the first place was the damage the Deep State was wreaking on the US under the Obama-Biden regime. But it appears that the resourceful Deep State has now co-opted Trump for its agenda, and I can only speculate how.The net result is that there is the anti-Thucydides Trap: here is the incumbent power, the US, actively supporting the insurgent power, China, instead of suppressing it, as Graham Allison suggested as the historical pattern. It, in all fairness, did not start with Trump, but with Nixon in China in 1971. In 1985, the US trade deficit with China was $6 million. In 1986, $1.78 billion. In 1995, $35 billion.But it ballooned after China entered the WTO in 2001. $202 billion in 2005; $386 billion in 2022.In 2025, after threatening China with 150% tariffs, Trump retreated by postponing them; besides he has caved in to Chinese demands for Nvidia chips and for exemptions from Iran oil sanctions if I am not mistaken.All this can be explained by one word: leverage. China lured the US with the siren-song of the cost-leader ‘China price', tempting CEOs and Wall Street, who sleepwalked into surrender to the heft of the Chinese supply chain.Now China has cornered Trump via its monopoly over various things, the most obvious of which is rare earths. Trump really has no option but to give in to Chinese blackmail. That must make him furious: in addition to his inability to get Putin to listen to him, Xi is also ignoring him. Therefore, he will take out his frustrations on others, such as India, the EU, Japan, etc. Never mind that he's burning bridges with them.There's a Malayalam proverb that's relevant here: “angadiyil thottathinu ammayodu”. Meaning, you were humiliated in the marketplace, so you come home and take it out on your mother. This is quite likely what Trump is doing, because he believes India et al will not retaliate. In fact Japan and the EU did not retaliate, but gave in, also promising to invest large sums in the US. India could consider a different path: not active conflict, but not giving in either, because its equations with the US are different from those of the EU or Japan.Even the normally docile Japanese are beginning to notice.Beyond that, I suggested a couple of years ago that Deep State has a plan to enter into a condominium agreement with China, so that China gets Asia, and the US gets the Americas and the Pacific/Atlantic. This is exactly like the Vatican-brokered medieval division of the world between Spain and Portugal, and it probably will be equally bad for everyone else. And incidentally it makes the Quad infructuous, and deepens distrust of American motives.The Chinese are sure that they have achieved the condominium, or rather forced the Americans into it. Here is a headline from the Financial Express about their reaction to the tariffs: they are delighted that the principal obstacle in their quest for hegemony, a US-India military and economic alliance, is being blown up by Trump, and they lose no opportunity to deride India as not quite up to the mark, whereas they and the US have achieved a G2 detente.Two birds with one stone: gloat about the breakdown in the US-India relationship, and exhibit their racist disdain for India yet again.They laugh, but I bet India can do an end-run around them. As noted above, the G2 is a lot like the division of the world into Spanish and Portuguese spheres of influence in 1494. Well, that didn't end too well for either of them. They had their empires, which they looted for gold and slaves, but it made them fat, dumb and happy. The Dutch, English, and French capitalized on more dynamic economies, flexible colonial systems, and aggressive competition, overtaking the Iberian powers in global influence by the 17th century. This is a salutary historical parallel.I have long suspected that the US Deep State is being led by the nose by the malign Whitehall (the British Deep State): I call it the ‘master-blaster' syndrome. On August 6th, there was indirect confirmation of this in ex-British PM Boris Johnson's tweet about India. Let us remember he single-handedly ruined the chances of a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine War in 2022. Whitehall's mischief and meddling all over, if you read between the lines.Did I mention the British Special Force's views? Ah, Whitehall is getting a bit sloppy in its propaganda.Wait, so is India important (according to Whitehall) or unimportant (according to Trump)?Since I am very pro-American, I have a word of warning to Trump: you trust perfidious Albion at your peril. Their country is ruined, and they will not rest until they ruin yours too.I also wonder if there are British paw-prints in a recent and sudden spate of racist attacks on Indians in Ireland. A 6-year old girl was assaulted and kicked in the private parts. A nurse was gang-raped by a bunch of teenagers. Ireland has never been so racist against Indians (yes, I do remember the sad case of Savita Halappanavar, but that was religious bigotry more than racism). And I remember sudden spikes in anti-Indian attacks in Australia and Canada, both British vassals.There is no point in Indians whining about how the EU and America itself are buying more oil, palladium, rare earths, uranium etc. from Russia than India is. I am sorry to say this, but Western nations are known for hypocrisy. For example, exactly 80 years ago they dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan, but not on Germany or Italy. Why? The answer is uncomfortable. Lovely post-facto rationalization, isn't it?Remember the late lamented British East India Company that raped and pillaged India?Applying the three winning strategies to geo-economicsAs a professor of business strategy and innovation, I emphasize to my students that there are three broad ways of gaining an advantage over others: 1. Be the cost leader, 2. Be the most customer-intimate player, 3. Innovate. The US as a nation is patently not playing the cost leader; it does have some customer intimacy, but it is shrinking; its strength is in innovation.If you look at comparative advantage, the US at one time had strengths in all three of the above. Because it had the scale of a large market (and its most obvious competitors in Europe were decimated by world wars) America did enjoy an ability to be cost-competitive, especially as the dollar is the global default reserve currency. It demonstrated this by pushing through the Plaza Accords, forcing the Japanese yen to appreciate, destroying their cost advantage.In terms of customer intimacy, the US is losing its edge. Take cars for example: Americans practically invented them, and dominated the business, but they are in headlong retreat now because they simply don't make cars that people want outside the US: Japanese, Koreans, Germans and now Chinese do. Why were Ford and GM forced to leave the India market? Their “world cars” are no good in value-conscious India and other emerging markets.Innovation, yes, has been an American strength. Iconic Americans like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs led the way in product and process innovation. US universities have produced idea after idea, and startups have ignited Silicon Valley. In fact Big Tech and aerospace/armaments are the biggest areas where the US leads these days.The armaments and aerospace tradeThat is pertinent because of two reasons: one is Trump's peevishness at India's purchase of weapons from Russia (even though that has come down from 70+% of imports to 36% according to SIPRI); two is the fact that there are significant services and intangible imports by India from the US, of for instance Big Tech services, even some routed through third countries like Ireland.Armaments and aerospace purchases from the US by India have gone up a lot: for example the Apache helicopters that arrived recently, the GE 404 engines ordered for India's indigenous fighter aircraft, Predator drones and P8-i Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. I suspect Trump is intent on pushing India to buy F-35s, the $110-million dollar 5th generation fighters.Unfortunately, the F-35 has a spotty track record. There were two crashes recently, one in Albuquerque in May, and the other on July 31 in Fresno, and that's $220 million dollars gone. Besides, the spectacle of a hapless British-owned F-35B sitting, forlorn, in the rain, in Trivandrum airport for weeks, lent itself to trolls, who made it the butt of jokes. I suspect India has firmly rebuffed Trump on this front, which has led to his focus on Russian arms.There might be other pushbacks too. Personally, I think India does need more P-8i submarine hunter-killer aircraft to patrol the Bay of Bengal, but India is exerting its buyer power. There are rumors of pauses in orders for Javelin and Stryker missiles as well.On the civilian aerospace front, I am astonished that all the media stories about Air India 171 and the suspicion that Boeing and/or General Electric are at fault have disappeared without a trace. Why? There had been the big narrative push to blame the poor pilots, and now that there is more than reasonable doubt that these US MNCs are to blame, there is a media blackout?Allegations about poor manufacturing practices by Boeing in North Charleston, South Carolina by whistleblowers have been damaging for the company's brand: this is where the 787 Dreamliners are put together. It would not be surprising if there is a slew of cancellations of orders for Boeing aircraft, with customers moving to Airbus. Let us note Air India and Indigo have placed some very large, multi-billion dollar orders with Boeing that may be in jeopardy.India as a consuming economy, and the services trade is hugely in the US' favorMany observers have pointed out the obvious fact that India is not an export-oriented economy, unlike, say, Japan or China. It is more of a consuming economy with a large, growing and increasingly less frugal population, and therefore it is a target for exporters rather than a competitor for exporting countries. As such, the impact of these US tariffs on India will be somewhat muted, and there are alternative destinations for India's exports, if need be.While Trump has focused on merchandise trade and India's modest surplus there, it is likely that there is a massive services trade, which is in the US' favor. All those Big Tech firms, such as Microsoft, Meta, Google and so on run a surplus in the US' favor, which may not be immediately evident because they route their sales through third countries, e.g. Ireland.These are the figures from the US Trade Representative, and quite frankly I don't believe them: there are a lot of invisible services being sold to India, and the value of Indian data is ignored.In addition to the financial implications, there are national security concerns. Take the case of Microsoft's cloud offering, Azure, which arbitrarily turned off services to Indian oil retailer Nayara on the flimsy grounds that the latter had substantial investment from Russia's Rosneft. This is an example of jurisdictional over-reach by US companies, which has dire consequences. India has been lax about controlling Big Tech, and this has to change.India is Meta's largest customer base. Whatsapp is used for practically everything. Which means that Meta has access to enormous amounts of Indian customer data, for which India is not even enforcing local storage. This is true of all other Big Tech (see OpenAI's Sam Altman below): they are playing fast and loose with Indian data, which is not in India's interest at all.Data is the new oil, says The Economist magazine. So how much should Meta, OpenAI et al be paying for Indian data? Meta is worth trillions of dollars, OpenAI half a trillion. How much of that can be attributed to Indian data?There is at least one example of how India too can play the digital game: UPI. Despite ham-handed efforts to now handicap UPI with a fee (thank you, brilliant government bureaucrats, yes, go ahead and kill the goose that lays the golden eggs), it has become a contender in a field that has long been dominated by the American duopoly of Visa and Mastercard. In other words, India can scale up and compete.It is unfortunate that India has not built up its own Big Tech behind a firewall as has been done behind the Great Firewall of China. But it is not too late. Is it possible for India-based cloud service providers to replace US Big Tech like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure? Yes, there is at least one player in that market: Zoho.Second, what are the tariffs on Big Tech exports to India these days? What if India were to decide to impose a 50% tax on revenue generated in India through advertisement or through sales of services, mirroring the US's punitive taxes on Indian goods exports? Let me hasten to add that I am not suggesting this, it is merely a hypothetical argument.There could also be non-tariff barriers as China has implemented, but not India: data locality laws, forced use of local partners, data privacy laws like the EU's GDPR, anti-monopoly laws like the EU's Digital Markets Act, strict application of IPR laws like 3(k) that absolutely prohibits the patenting of software, and so on. India too can play legalistic games. This is a reason US agri-products do not pass muster: genetically modified seeds, and milk from cows fed with cattle feed from blood, offal and ground-up body parts.Similarly, in the ‘information' industry, India is likely to become the largest English-reading country in the world. I keep getting come-hither emails from the New York Times offering me $1 a month deals on their product: they want Indian customers. There are all these American media companies present in India, untrammelled by content controls or taxes. What if India were to give a choice to Bloomberg, Reuters, NYTimes, WaPo, NPR et al: 50% tax, or exit?This attack on peddlers of fake information and manufacturing consent I do suggest, and I have been suggesting for years. It would make no difference whatsoever to India if these media outlets were ejected, and they surely could cover India (well, basically what they do is to demean India) just as well from abroad. Out with them: good riddance to bad rubbish.What India needs to doI believe India needs to play the long game. It has to use its shatrubodha to realize that the US is not its enemy: in Chanakyan terms, the US is the Far Emperor. The enemy is China, or more precisely the Chinese Empire. Han China is just a rump on their south-eastern coast, but it is their conquered (and restive) colonies such as Tibet, Xinjiang, Manchuria and Inner Mongolia, that give them their current heft.But the historical trends are against China. It has in the past had stable governments for long periods, based on strong (and brutal) imperial power. Then comes the inevitable collapse, when the center falls apart, and there is absolute chaos. It is quite possible, given various trends, including demographic changes, that this may happen to China by 2050.On the other hand, (mostly thanks, I acknowledge, to China's manufacturing growth), the center of gravity of the world economy has been steadily shifting towards Asia. The momentum might swing towards India if China stumbles, but in any case the era of Atlantic dominance is probably gone for good. That was, of course, only a historical anomaly. Asia has always dominated: see Angus Maddison's magisterial history of the world economy, referred to below as well.I am reminded of the old story of the king berating his court poet for calling him “the new moon” and the emperor “the full moon”. The poet escaped being punished by pointing out that the new moon is waxing and the full moon is waning.This is the long game India has to keep in mind. Things are coming together for India to a great extent: in particular the demographic dividend, improved infrastructure, fiscal prudence, and the increasing centrality of the Indian Ocean as the locus of trade and commerce.India can attempt to gain competitive advantage in all three ways outlined above:* Cost-leadership. With a large market (assuming companies are willing to invest at scale), a low-cost labor force, and with a proven track-record of frugal innovation, India could well aim to be a cost-leader in selected areas of manufacturing. But this requires government intervention in loosening monetary policy and in reducing barriers to ease of doing business* Customer-intimacy. What works in highly value-conscious India could well work in other developing countries. For instance, the economic environment in ASEAN is largely similar to India's, and so Indian products should appeal to their residents; similarly with East Africa. Thus the Indian Ocean Rim with its huge (and in Africa's case, rapidly growing) population should be a natural fit for Indian products* Innovation. This is the hardest part, and it requires a new mindset in education and industry, to take risks and work at the bleeding edge of technology. In general, Indians have been content to replicate others' innovations at lower cost or do jugaad (which cannot scale up). To do real, disruptive innovation, first of all the services mindset should transition to a product mindset (sorry, Raghuram Rajan). Second, the quality of human capital must be improved. Third, there should be patient risk capital. Fourth, there should be entrepreneurs willing to try risky things. All of these are difficult, but doable.And what is the end point of this game? Leverage. The ability to compel others to buy from you.China has demonstrated this through its skill at being a cost-leader in industry after industry, often hollowing out entire nations through means both fair and foul. These means include far-sighted industrial policy including the acquisition of skills, technology, and raw materials, as well as hidden subsidies that support massive scaling, which ends up driving competing firms elsewhere out of business. India can learn a few lessons from them. One possible lesson is building capabilities, as David Teece of UC Berkeley suggested in 1997, that can span multiple products, sectors and even industries: the classic example is that of Nikon, whose optics strength helps it span industries such as photography, printing, and photolithography for chip manufacturing. Here is an interesting snapshot of China's capabilities today.2025 is, in a sense, a point of inflection for India just as the crisis in 1991 was. India had been content to plod along at the Nehruvian Rate of Growth of 2-3%, believing this was all it could achieve, as a ‘wounded civilization'. From that to a 6-7% growth rate is a leap, but it is not enough, nor is it testing the boundaries of what India can accomplish.1991 was the crisis that turned into an opportunity by accident. 2025 is a crisis that can be carefully and thoughtfully turned into an opportunity.The Idi Amin syndrome and the 1000 Talents program with AIThere is a key area where an American error may well be a windfall for India. This is based on the currently fashionable H1-B bashing which is really a race-bashing of Indians, and which has been taken up with gusto by certain MAGA folks. Once again, I suspect the baleful influence of Whitehall behind it, but whatever the reason, it looks like Indians are going to have a hard time settling down in the US.There are over a million Indians on H1-Bs, a large number of them software engineers, let us assume for convenience there are 250,000 of them. Given country caps of exactly 9800 a year, they have no realistic chance of getting a Green Card in the near future, and given the increasingly fraught nature of life there for brown people, they may leave the US, and possibly return to India..I call this the Idi Amin syndrome. In 1972, the dictator of Uganda went on a rampage against Indian-origin people in his country, and forcibly expelled 80,000 of them, because they were dominating the economy. There were unintended consequences: those who were ejected mostly went to the US and UK, and they have in many cases done well. But Uganda's economy virtually collapsed.That's a salutary experience. I am by no means saying that the US economy would collapse, but am pointing to the resilience of the Indians who were expelled. If, similarly, Trump forces a large number of Indians to return to India, that might well be a case of short-term pain and long-term gain: urvashi-shapam upakaram, as in the Malayalam phrase.Their return would be akin to what happened in China and Taiwan with their successful effort to attract their diaspora back. The Chinese program was called 1000 Talents, and they scoured the globe for academics and researchers of Chinese origin, and brought them back with attractive incentives and large budgets. They had a major role in energizing the Chinese economy.Similarly, Taiwan with Hsinchu University attracted high-quality talent, among which was the founder of TSMC, the globally dominant chip giant.And here is Trump offering to India on a platter at least 100,000 software engineers, especially at a time when generativeAI is decimating low-end jobs everywhere. They can work on some very compelling projects that could revolutionize Indian education, up-skilling and so on, and I am not at liberty to discuss them. Suffice to say that these could turbo-charge the Indian software industry and get it away from mundane, routine body-shopping type jobs.ConclusionThe Trump tariff tantrum is definitely a short-term problem for India, but it can be turned around, and turned into an opportunity, if only the country plays its cards right and focuses on building long-term comparative advantages and accepting the gift of a mis-step by Trump in geo-economics.In geo-politics, India and the US need each other to contain China, and so that part, being so obvious, will be taken care of more or less by default.Thus, overall, the old SWOT analysis: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. On balance, I am of the opinion that the threats contain in them the germs of opportunities. It is up to Indians to figure out how to take advantage of them. This is your game to win or lose, India!4150 words, 9 Aug 2025 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com/subscribe

Are you a physician with DACA or a foreign medical graduate ready to begin your residency in the U.S.? This episode is for you. Immigration attorney Hillary Walsh breaks down the Physicians National Interest Waiver (PNIW) a powerful and often overlooked option to bypass traditional employment-based green card routes. Discover how doctors like you can self-petition, serve in high-need areas, and take one of the most direct paths to legal residency.Whether you're just graduating from med school, heading into residency, or already working in underserved communities, this episode offers hope, clarity, and a path forward. If you or someone you love is a physician ready to live and serve freely in the U.S., listen now this may be the breakthrough you've been waiting for.Timestamps:[01:01] What is the Physician's National Interest Waiver? [02:55] PERM vs. National Interest Waiver [04:32] Requirements to Qualify for the Waiver [07:40] Who's Eligible & Final Encouragement

This is your complete EB-5 visa walkthrough tailored for South Korean investors! Atty. Miatrai Brown explains the updated requirements for 2025, from investment amounts to processing times and what Korean nationals should know to maximize approval chances.

In this video, I chat with Priyanka, founder of Documitra — a one-stop solution for all documentation needs for NRIs. We cover everything you need to know about the OCI application process, including: ✅ How to handle Renunciation of Indian Citizenship ✅ Key differences between E-Visa vs OCI ✅ Apostille document requirements ✅ Must-have documents when relocating to India ✅ Common mistakes to avoid during the OCI process Documitra helps NRIs with services like:

Heute vor 25 Jahren wurde die erste deutsche sogenannte Greencard vergeben. Dabei handelte es sich um eine auf fünf Jahre befristete Aufenthalts- und Arbeitserlaubnis für hochqualifizierte ausländische Fachkräfte der Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie.

Amidst the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, green card holders are getting caught in the middle. Stories persist of people with lawful permanent residency being detained and denied re-entry into the country, despite the law seemingly being on their side. As fear and concerns continue to grow, so does the conversation around what some call the “right” and “wrong” ways to enter the country. But what does it really mean to go through the process the “right” way? Reset hears from a local immigration lawyer and two Chicagoans about their experience getting a green card. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

Looking to relocate from South Africa to the U.S.? The EB-5 investor visa might be your path to permanent residency. In this Podcast, Atty. Miatrai Brown explains how South African citizens can qualify, invest, and succeed in the EB-5 process step-by-step.  

IANR 2530 072625 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere'smthe guest line-up for Sat, July 26, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 6 years of Podcasts and havehad thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm Kranti Kiran Reddy is the Managing Director and CEO of Janapriya Upscale, a 40-year old Hyderabad, India based real-estate development company started by his father. The company has set its sights on real-estate ventures in the US and just this week launched the 125,000 sf Fulshear Central retail complex which features 3 buildings and a central landscaped courtyard. What makes thisproject appealing is that it offers investors a possibility to get their EB5 visa, which can eventually lead to a Green Card. Kranti joins us today to explain more details of the development and future plans for Janapriya Upscale.4:50 pm After a nail-biting election first round among a field of 5 candidates in May, Sanjay Singhal comfortably coasted to a win in the June 7 run-off against Nasir Hussain and became the Sugar Land City Council member forDistrict 2 for a three-year term. It was a vindication for Singhal's organizing the protest last September against a proposed natural gas power plant on Hwy. 99. Sanjay, a graduate of IIT Delhi in electrical engineering, and retiredafter 33 years with the oilfield services company Schlumberger, now hopes to serve his city with many improvements. We asked him to join us today and expand on these plans.5:20 pm We all can think of many inventions and discoveries that have changed our world, from the wheel to the cell phone. We turned to Ashok Rao, a serial entrepreneur and the restauranteur who owns Song Kran Thai restaurant in Uptown Park - to research out six compelling epochsin time that have affected the way we live. So far, in the History Talks series, he has related the history of the Tulip Bubble, Ethylene, Windmill Power and Gold. He is back again today with the fifth episode of the fascinating History Talksseries, a topic that will invigorate you – The History of Coffee.Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.      TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 17 years. Plus, our entire 44 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

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India is among the top countries applying for EB-5 visas! If you're an Indian citizen dreaming of a U.S. Green Card, this EB-5 visa Podcast is for you. Learn about investment thresholds, direct vs. regional center programs, and timelines to expect in 2025.  

Under the Trump administration, green card holders have found themselves under increased scrutiny. Many were surprised to learn that their status did not guarantee seamless entry into the U.S. anymore. The administration's focus on ensuring that green card holders are genuinely residing in the U.S. has led to stricter enforcement of residency requirements.In this episode, Mona and Rebecca discuss the perception of "abandonment”,  as the administration targets those using their green card as a multi-entry visas rather than establishing the U.S. as their primary residence. Mona and Rebecca discuss what documents to bring (and what form they should be in!), what one might be asked, and what exactly the current administration is looking for. They also delve into the advantages of the Re-Entry Permit. Whether you're entering for the first time or returning after a long stay abroad, Mona and Rebecca have answers!

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez (D-San Fernando) introduces her first bill in the 2025-26 legislative session, AB 495 – The Family Safety Plan Act, which will provide support to immigrant and mixed-status families by ensuring safety plans are in place in the event of immigration enforcement actions.“The threats from the federal administration have led to fear in many communities including mine,” said Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez. “We must do everything we can to safeguard families from separation and ensure children are supported. AB 495 is a critical tool that will preserve California's families.”Forty-five percent of California children have at least one immigrant parent. An estimated 1 million children in California have at least one undocumented parent, and approximately 133,000 children in California public schools are undocumented. This bill protects children in immigrant families by ensuring that families have safety plans in place in case of immigration enforcement actions.Assemblywoman Rodriguez represents the 43rd Assembly District, which includes the City of San Fernando and communities across the Northeast San Fernando Valley, including Arleta, Sun Valley, Sylmar, Pacoima, Panorama City, North Hollywood, Lake View Terrace, Valley Glen, Mission Hills and North Hills.

Do you have DACA and dream of getting a green card? This episode is for you. Hillary Walsh sits down with attorney Maya, an expert in employment-based immigration, to talk about real and often overlooked alternatives to permanent residency — no marriage required.If you work in healthcare, education, technology, service industries, or even in the religious sector, you might have a legal pathway available.Listen in and discover the opportunities no one may have told you about.You don't need to be married to get status — you need a plan.

Humanitarian Parole is a temporary measure that grants individuals entry into the United States based on urgent humanitarian needs or significant public benefits. Examples include seeking life-saving medical treatment unavailable in their home country or escaping severe political or social instability.   

Sumado a las denuncias de condiciones de detención inhumanas, abogados de inmigrantes detenidos en el 'Alcatraz de los caimanes', denuncian que no han podido tener contacto con sus clientes.En otras noticias: Continúan las labores de rescate en Texas mientras está abierto el debate de si la tragedia podría haberse evitado.Un nuevo grupo de rescatistas mexicanos se unió a las labores de rescate y búsqueda de desaparecidos en Texas.En Nuevo México las lluvias torrenciales provocaron inundaciones repentinas que por ahora dejan un saldo de 3 personas muertas.El presidente Donald Trump vuelve a cambiar el discurso con respecto a los trabajadores inmigrantes en el sector agrícola. Ahora aseguró que no habrá ningún tipo de amnistía para ellos.  

Planning an international trip as a U.S. green card holder? CBP is stepping up scrutiny at ports of entry—even for brief trips. In this episode, NPZ Law Group shares 5 essential reminders for maintaining your status, avoiding red flags, and preparing for a smooth reentry this summer.Need advice? Contact NPZ Law Group at info@visaserve.com or call 201-670-0006 ext. 104.

Is birthright citizenship at risk in 2025? In this podcast, we break down the current legal challenges to the 14th Amendment, explore proposals from political leaders, and discuss how these developments could impact families with U.S.-born children especially immigrants. Whether you're expecting a baby in the U.S. or already have a child born here, this is crucial information you can't afford to miss.  

A basic overview of the PERM-based green card process is discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recorded 02.Jul.2025. Included in this topic are the Labor Certification (ETA 9089 form), I-140 immigrant petition, and I-485 application to adjust status.

Thinking of moving to the U.S. through investment? This Podcast breaks down the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program specifically for Ghanaian nationals. Learn how to get a U.S. Green Card by investing in America from investment amounts to processing timelines, eligibility, and common mistakes to avoid. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or investor in Ghana, this is your step-by-step roadmap for U.S. residency.  

Top 10 Reasons Your Marriage or Fiancé Green Card Could Be Denied

Avoiding common mistakes is critical to a successful H-1B visa petition. In this Podcast, Atty. Miatrai Brown breaks down the top errors applicants and employers make and how to fix them before filing. Whether you're applying for the first time or assisting an employee, one small mistake can cause a denial. Learn what NOT to do and how to boost your chances in 2025's competitive H-1B lottery season.

If you're applying for a marriage green card through adjustment of status in the U.S., this video breaks down the latest 2025 processing timelines. Immigration lawyer John Khosravi of JQK Law explains why newer cases are being approved faster, what delays older cases face, and how the visa bulletin affects spouses of green card holders. Whether you're adjusting status after a fiancé visa or filing as a married couple, this update will help you understand what to expect and how to avoid surprises.

Final Fantasy and Magic: the Gathering finally had their baby. Time to head to the teat and suck our fantasy dreams out of it. We're not reviewing all of it. But the listeners have their selections that they are paying attention to along with their thoughts on why. Let's get into it and see what cards and calling all commander players. (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:02:20) - White Cards (00:32:05) - Blue Cards (00:44:15) - Black Cards (01:08:20) - Red Cards (01:16:20) - Green Cards (01:30:40) - Multicolor Cards (02:00:50) - Colorless Cards (02:09:15) - Closing Thoughts Look for links to deck lists on our lists-from-the-pod channel on Discord. ------------------- ------------------- Music this episode comes courtesy of: Makeup and Vanity Set –

In this episode, Stanford Law Professor Evelyn Douek, a First Amendment scholar and permanent U.S. resident, expands on her recent Atlantic essay, “Can I Teach the First Amendment If I Only Have a Green Card?” She reflects on the paradox of teaching constitutional protections for free speech while watching the U.S. government detain or revoke visas for foreign students and other non-citizen residents engaged in protest or student journalism. Douek joins fellow Stanford Law professor Pamela Karlan to explore what these developments could mean for the future of American universities, long known for drawing global talent. Their conversation highlights the growing tension between the nation's commitment to free expression and policies that penalize dissent by non-citizens.Links:Evelyn Douek  >>> Stanford Law page“Can I Teach the First Amendment If I Only Have a Green Card?” >>> The Atlantic pageModerated Content podcast >>>  Stanford Law pageConnect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X(00:00:00) Introduction and Exercising First Amendment Rights(00:01:53) Writing the Essay(00:02:27) Teaching the First Amendment(00:15:25) Freedom of Speech and Religion(00:16:11) Challenges of Teaching the First Amendment

The H-1B visa program has seen important changes and if you're applying or hiring foreign talent, you need to be prepared. In this video, Atty. Miatrai Brown breaks down the latest 2025 updates on the H-1B process, lottery rules, employer responsibilities, and compliance tips.  

Are you preparing for your naturalization interview? Don't leave your U.S. citizenship to chance. In this video, immigration attorney John Khosravi breaks down what really happens at the Form N-400 interview and how to avoid common mistakes that could delay or even ruin your case.

Federal authorities say they will continue to detain Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil. The AP's Jennifer King reports.

In this video, we share a real-life case study of a Mexican national who entered the U.S. on a visitor visa and later applied for a green card as the parent of a U.S. citizen. We walk through the timeline, legal issues, and important factors involved in these types of cases like showing there was no intent to immigrate at entry, understanding the 90-day rule, and navigating the adjustment of status process.

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If you're married to a green card holder (lawful permanent resident) and wondering how long it takes to get a marriage-based green card, this video breaks it all down. We explain the full green card process for spouses of green card holders, including current I-130 processing times, visa bulletin updates, consular processing delays, and how adjustment of status works if you're in the U.S. We also share important tips and what you can do to avoid unnecessary delays. Watch now to get realistic timelines and expert insights on what to expect during this long immigration journey.

In this video, you'll learn: ✅ Who is affected (and who's not) ✅ What visa types are restricted ✅ New evidence standards (like DNA) ✅ Exceptions for U.S. citizen relatives, dual nationals, and persecuted minorities ✅ Real impact on families, students, and professionals

Jared Leto accused of hitting on underaged girls, the grossest thing Diddy's ever done, Detroit Tigers keep rolling, Elon v. Trump, ICE v. LA, blackmailed with AI nudes, and everyone's being scammed. Mike Wolters joins the show today. Eli Zaret joins the show.  Drew watched baseball with his best friend Kirk Gibson, while Maz was nowhere to be seen. The Detroit Tigers win their series vs the Chicago Cubs.  Some Tiger named Jahmani Jones had a huge HR Friday night during a game Eli couldn't watch.  Texas Tech lost the Women's College World Series to rival Texas despite paying a player over a million bucks via NIL.  Rob Manfred admits Donald Trump reinstated Pete Rose, Detroit Lions C Frank Ragnow retires, Derek Carr saved the New Orleans Saints $20 million by taking $10 million, Aaron Rodgers returns to NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Indiana Pacers amazing postseason run continues in the NBA Finals, Don Nelson's receiving the Chuck Daly award, The film Upside of Anger stole Eli's book.  Ozempic and other GLP-1s have helped a lot of people lose weight BUT make sure you tell them working out helped. Actor and singer Jared Leto is having his #metoo moment. Nine women have accused him of misconduct. Diddy's trial still had some bombshells including the grossest thing Diddy's ever done. He's having trouble staying awake in court. Dave Chappelle's impersonation of Diddy is the best. Elon Musk v. Donald Trump is pretty much done now that Elon has deleted his Jeffrey Epstein tweet. Massive protests have erupted in Los Angeles due to ICE raids. Donald Trump is sending in the National Guard. A Kentucky teen took his own life after being blackmailed with AI generated nude pictures.  Toll Payment text scams are so common now that the highway signs are warning people. Lori Vallow's lawyer got kicked out of court which isn't that surprising when you realize she's representing herself. This cop cam featuring a Majorie Taylor Green look-alike had a surprise ending. ABC suspended reporter Terry Moran for his late night Stephen Miller twitter tirade. Christiane Amanpour said she's scared to come to the United States... while visiting the United States. Riley Gaines and Simone Biles are beefing over High School softball. Hannah Kobayashi's Green Card husband has broken his silence after she broke her promise to pay him. The University of Michigan payed undercover investigators to spy on pro-Palestinian students. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Is the H-1B visa still worth it in 2025? Absolutely. In this episode, we dive into how the H-1B visa continues to be a game changer—opening doors for skilled workers around the globe while fueling U.S. innovation and talent growth. We explore the latest policy updates, employer benefits, and what foreign professionals need to know to thrive in America's job market today. Whether you're an HR executive, tech founder, or international talent, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Planning international travel as a U.S. green card holder? You could face increased scrutiny upon return—even if your trip is under a year. In this episode, NPZ Law Group highlights the latest enforcement actions at ports of entry and explains how to protect your permanent resident status when traveling abroad.

An R-1 Visa allows foreign nationals to enter the United States temporarily to work in a religious capacity. This visa is designed for individuals employed by nonprofit religious organizations (or organizations affiliated with nonprofit religious organizations) in the U.S. to carry out religious duties.   

An overview of employment-based green card options in the EB1 category is offered by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in this podcast recommended for U.S. employers of foreign nationals. Topics include Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor / Researcher, and Multinational Executive.

Securing a job with visa sponsorship as an immigrant might be difficult, but with the appropriate strategy and preparation, it is possible. This article aims to provide valuable tips and guidance for immigrants seeking employment opportunities that offer visa sponsorship. 

The process of bringing a foreign spouse to the U.S. can be complex and daunting. It's a path filled with paperwork, waiting, and sometimes, uncertainty. But don't worry, today we're here to simplify the process of sponsoring your foreign spouse for immigration to the U.S. using marriage-based visas, namely the CR1 and IR1 visas.   

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America's Political Prisoner Mahmoud Khalil—Columbia student, green card holder, and husband to a U.S. citizen—has been detained for nearly three months without being charged with a single crime. His “crime”? Leading peaceful pro-Palestinian protests and refusing to cover his face. While his wife Noor Abdallah gave birth to their son alone, Mahmoud sat in ICE detention in Louisiana.Hawk discusses the heartbreaking and outrageous story of Khalil's arrest, the shadowy role of Canary Mission, and the disturbing involvement of officials like Marco Rubio and Columbia professor Shai Davidai. He explores how dissent is being criminalized in real time under the Trump administration—and how Canary Mission's blacklisting of activists is being used to feed arrests.Hawk highlights the courageous voice of Mahmoud's wife Noor Abdallah, legal updates on Mahmoud's case, and the broader implications for First Amendment rights, academic freedom, and the silencing of Palestinian solidarity.This is a story of political imprisonment, media complicity, and systemic injustice. It's also a story of resilience, love, and the quiet strength of a family fighting back. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk- Support Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com- Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole- Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social- Connect on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Podcasts Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.com- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTBSimplecast: https://hawk-droppings.simplecast.com- Hawk Podcasts RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/pPVtxSNJ

The K-1 Fiancé Visa process can be complex and overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with the details required to ensure a successful application. Today we'll talk about some frequently asked questions covering common mistakes applicants make during the K-1 visa process and how to avoid them.   

Bill would protect immigrant children from President-elect Donald Trump's stated plan for mass deportationsTorrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, introduced Assembly Bill 49, a bill that would protect immigrant children from actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who enter school sites or child care facilities. The bill would prohibit school or child care employees from allowing ICE officers to enter a school site or child care facility for any purpose without providing valid identification, a written statement of purpose, a valid judicial warrant, and approval from the school district's superintendent or director of the child care center. The bill also would require that if an ICE official meets the requirements to enter a school site or child care facility, their access would be restricted to school or child care facilities where students or children are not present."All children have a constitutional right to attend public schools, regardless of immigration status," stated Assemblymember Muratsuchi. "Unfortunately, the threat of federal immigration officials coming onto school grounds to detain undocumented students or family members casts a shadow of fear over all California students. Students cannot learn if they are living in fear of being deported or separated from their family members. This bill is necessary because children should not be afraid to come to school, and parents should not be afraid to send their children to school."As during his first term, there is an increased fear of raids by ICE officials at schools and child care centers as President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to deport millions of undocumented immigrants across the United States. President-elect Trump has also threatened to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. According to the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction's office, this closure would risk around $8 billion in federal funds for California programs serving students with disabilities and low-income students.Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi represents California's 66th Assembly District, which includes El Segundo, Gardena, Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro and Torrance. Muratsuchi is Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Aerospace, and a member of the Committees on Budget, Budget Subcommittee on Education, Higher Education, Natural Resources, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies. 

RFK Jr. roasted Senator Patty Murray during a committee hearing today. A green card holder was detained at SeaTac airport while returning from a trip from the Philippines. But there’s a major detail the media is leaving out. UW is increasing its security after the recent antisemitic protests on campus. // Hawaiian airlines has a new policy that might irk flyers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was on fire at Senate hearing today. // A radical Evergreen college professor mimicked James Comey with his own ‘86 47’ post on social media.

¿Te imaginas el Mega match pero en la Casa Blanca? En este episodio del podcast Shakti y Eliú hablan sobre la propuesta de este reality show donde los inmigrantes competirían para obetener la ciudadania americana. También de la cancelación del TPS para venezolanos, el barco que chocó en Brooklyn, y un Fuck, Marry, Kill con programas de television venezolanos. únete a nuestro PATREON

In this powerful episode of Barely Famous, Kail sits down with viral immigration attorney and content creator Kathleen Martinez, known for her unapologetically pink brand and bold advocacy for immigrant rights. Together, they dive into the harsh realities and common myths surrounding the U.S. immigration system; from the true cost of green cards to the emotional and financial toll of mass deportation.Kathleen opens up about her journey from being pushed out of a conservative law firm to founding a successful, women-led virtual immigration practice with over 45 employees. She shares eye-opening truths about why legal immigration isn't as “simple” as people think, the dangers of misinformation, and how her viral content is changing minds; even among her most unexpected followers.Whether you're curious about how U.S. immigration law really works, want to better understand asylum cases, or simply love hearing stories of empowered women breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, this episode is packed with education, inspiration, and raw honesty.Follow Kathleen: @immigrationlawyer on TikTok & InstagramLearn more: KathleenMartinezLaw.comFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Quince: Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to quince.com/famousBoll And Branch: Now's your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll and Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at bollandbranch.com/barelyfamousIQ Bar: To get 20% off IQ Bar and free shipping text FAMOUS to 64000Better Help: for 10% off your first month visit betterhelp.com/barelyTo find the right home for you head to apartments.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AM Update for 3/26: An accidental group chat invite sparks a media frenzy, but intel officials insist no classified intel was leaked in Trump's successful strike on the Houthis. DOJ prosecutors filing new documents alleging former Columbia University agitator Mahmoud Khalil lied on his green card application. Reporter Julie Kelly brings an exclusive deep dive on Judge Boasberg's background, analyzing signs of political bias. President Trump grants a full pardon Hunter Biden's former best friend.Done with Debt: https://www.DoneWithDebt.com & tell them Megyn sent you!Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYNto speak with a strategist for FREE today

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe were on Capitol Hill Tuesday for what was supposed to be a routine annual hearing in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Except it ended up being anything but routine, coming one day after The Atlantic published a damning report about how top Trump officials shared imminent battle plans in a private group chat on Signal. President Donald Trump and other top White House officials spent the day insisting no classified information was shared in that group chat. Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, explains why their claims are hard to believe.And later in the show, Wall Street Journal National Security reporter Alex Ward talks about why Signal-gate is such a big deal.And in headlines: Russia and Ukraine agree to a partial ceasefire, the Department of Homeland Security said it has stopped processing some Green Card applications, and some Florida lawmakers have a solution to fill jobs vacated by deported migrants: child labor!Show Notes:Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8Support victims of the fire – votesaveamerica.com/reliefWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday