Podcasts about Immigration law

In Episode 440 of the Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox® Podcast, John sits down once again with immigration-tech leader Roman Zelichenko, founder of LaborLess and host of the GMI Rocket Podcast. Roman shares his on-the-ground view of the rapidly evolving immigration tech world — from AI tools and legal-tech startups to global mobility conferences and how law firms can stay ahead. Links to the full episode and resources are below: Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube   Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:33 Intro 03:31 Catching up with Roman 08:48 WERC Global Conference 11:01 Growth of AI Adoption in Immigration Companies 18:46 Impact of Case Management Software on Immigration Companies 34:15 Laborless.io 35:57 Growing Your Firm Without AI 41:25 Outro 42:22 Closing Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00–11:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets & DS-260 - Interview prep & follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here!  Check out eimmigration by Cerenade webinar [Keys to Building Resilience in Immigration Law for 2026]   Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox  

In this episode, John interviews New York immigration attorney Sarah Lachman, Esq., discussing her path from nonprofit work to running her own firm, the realities of removal defense in 2025, and how shifting policies are impacting clients, court strategy, and day-to-day law practice. Explore all Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox® Podcast links and resources below: Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube  Timestamps: 00:00 — Opening 00:33 — Intro 03:31 — Immigration Background 04:18 — Developing Her Own Law Practice 04:45 — Non-Profit Funding 05:25 — Types of Cases Handled by Lachman Law, LLC 09:39 — Updates from the AILA New York Chapter Conference 12:01 — Immigration Law Business Expansion 16:12 — Thoughts on the U4U Parole Program 18:47 — How to Contact Sarah Lachman, Esq. 19:44 — Closing Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00–11:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets & DS-260 - Interview prep & follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here! Check out eimmigration by Cerenade webinar [Keys to Building Resilience in Immigration Law for 2026]  Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox  

00:08  Michael Willrich is a Professor of History at Brandeis University. His latest book, a Pulitzer finalist, is American Anarchy: The Epic Struggle between Immigrant Radicals and the US Government at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century. The post Michael Willrich on Emma Goldman and the how the Federal Government used Immigration Law against the left appeared first on KPFA.

Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss a New York Times column by David Brooks. He says America's divisions will only heal when we abandon shallow labels and war metaphors, and instead see one another as fellow pilgrims on a journey. America's Catholic bishops issue a stern rebuke of the Trump administration's dehumanizing rhetoric and policies, which makes Phil wonder why evangelical leaders can't do the same. Then, Skye talks to Kentucky's Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, about why he's so popular in a state that Donald Trump won by 30 points, and how his party can begin to narrow the "God gap" with voters. Also this week—an A.I. vacuum cleaner has an existential crisis. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/143884054/   0:00 - Show Starts   3:32 - Theme Song   3:54 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month!   4:54 - Sponsor - AG1 - Heavily researched, thoroughly purity-tested, and filled with stuff you need. Get the AG1 welcome pack when you order from https://www.drinkag1.com/HOLYPOST   6:20 -  AI Roomba Has a Breakdown 16:08- David Brooks on Pilgrimage and Pluralism   45:50 - Catholic Bishops Critical on Immigration Law   50:12 - Sponsor - Brooklyn Bedding - Brooklyn Bedding is offering up to 25% off sitewide for our listeners! Go to https://www.brooklynbedding.com/HOLYPOST   51:15 -  Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST   52:21 - Interview   54:48 - What Went Wrong with Democrats?   1:03:42 - Fire with Fire Approach?   1:09:06 - Democrat's Aversion to Religious Language   1:13:30 - Pro-Life Democrats?   1:21:51 - How Will Democrats Change?   1:25:32 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: Roomba Butter Breakdown: https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/llm-robot-vacuum-existential-crisis   David Brooks Article on Pluralism: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/opinion/christian-nationalism.html   Catholic Bishops on Trump's Immigration Policies: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/us/bishops-trump-immigration.html   Other Resources: Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

In this weekly episode, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. shares his Top 10 insights and updates shaping immigration practice right now — from shocking USCIS enforcement to new BIA decisions and business immigration changes.

The Brirish home secretary Shabana Mahmood will unveil sweeping changes to the country's immigration laws later today. For more Anna Gross, Financial Times Political Correspondent.

In Belf's News Gallery, Greg Belfrage goes over all of the news trending today including representative Thomas Massey and the Epstein files, Michelle Obama, Charlotte, NC, Bishops and immigration laws, Texas A & M, Pope Leo and the cinema, and more...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 437, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. shares his Top 10 immigration updates and lessons from the week — covering everything from new USCIS policies to DOJ shakeups and practical tips for immigration attorneys. Highlights include: ⚖️ USCIS denials of U for You parole-based adjustments

On Episode 396 of Roqe, two timely conversations that reflect the global Iranian experience. Jian begins with Samin Pourkhalili (Samin Yoga), joining via Zoom from Missouri. Samin shares her journey from Tehran to India to the U.S., her rise as a global Farsi-language yoga instructor, and the tension between authenticity and the digital wellness industry. Later in the program, Jian hosts an in-studio discussion on the major immigration policy changes announced by the Canadian government just days ago — including reduced temporary visa intake, flatter PR levels, and new barriers for transitioning from study and work permits to permanent residency. Immigration consultants Vahid Babaei and Hesam Asadi break down what these changes mean for Iranians hoping to come to Canada, Iranians already here, and the broader paradox within the Iranian-Canadian community regarding immigration levels. This episode of Roqe is presented with the support of Quasar Homes.

In this solo training episode, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. breaks down the Top 3 USCIS memos every immigration lawyer must know — especially for family-based immigration practice. From conditional residence and adjustment of status to unlawful presence, John explains how each memo impacts your strategy, filings, and client outcomes. You'll learn:

In this monthly episode, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. sits down with Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. to break down key new immigration cases and developments from the federal courts. They discuss the latest in: - Notice and due process in Rivera-Valdes (9th Cir.) - Police reports and discretion in Maurice v. Bondi (1st Cir.) - Conspiracy and particularly serious crimes in Amos v. Att'y Gen. (3d Cir.) Plus, Kevin shares updates on habeas litigation trends and practical tips for removal defense attorneys.

In this episode of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. speaks with Jeffrey O'Brien, Esq., founder of O'Brien Immigration and Mobile Pathways, about leadership, technology, and access to justice in the immigration space. Jeffrey shares how he built a thriving removal and asylum law practice, how technology is reshaping client service and nonprofit impact, and why collaboration across the immigration bar is essential for systemic change. They also dive into: ⚖️ Modern challenges in immigration court

The actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, have divided the country. Many believe that the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration and violent crime is making the country safer. On the other side, there has been a resistance across the United States with communities standing up to ICE's intimidating tactics, which include anything from unmarked vehicles, masks concealing ICE agents' identities, to arrests outside courtrooms, and a lack of due process. This has led to controversy and legal challenges.  So do ICE's actions go too far? Or is ICE making our country a safer place to live? And are these ICE raids protected and legal? On this episode of Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Craig joins Professor Daniel Kanstroom, founder of the Boston College Immigration and Asylum Clinic, as they spotlight immigration law and ICE. Craig & Dan take a look at the legalities behind the actions of ICE, the constitutionality of ICE raids, the lack of due process, and the impact ICE is having on citizens and non-citizens of the United States.

Did you know that immigrant labor is critical to our food system, and most of the food that gets to our plates was grown, harvested and processed by the hands of immigrants? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Daniel Costa, JD, attorney, and Director of Immigration Law and Policy Research at the Economic Policy institute. Costa explains details of immigration policy, our dependence on immigrants for economic growth, and policies that affect immigrants' quality of life. Costa was featured on the Investigate Midwest webinar on immigrant labor in the food system:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbqm6J1jAEA. If you'd like to comment on immigrant work visas, go to the Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/10/2025-17390/agency-information-collection-activities-comment-request-revision-of-h-2a-temporary-agricultural, and if you'd like to better understand how Trump's anti-immigrant policies could collapse the U.S. food industry, see this recent article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/17/how-many-immigrants-food-industry-workersRelated Websites: https://www.epi.org/people/daniel-costa/

The actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE, have divided the country. Many believe that the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration and violent crime is making the country safer. On the other side, there has been a resistance across the United States with communities standing up to ICE's intimidating tactics, which include anything from unmarked vehicles, masks concealing ICE agents' identities, to arrests outside courtrooms, and a lack of due process. This has led to controversy and legal challenges.  So do ICE's actions go too far? Or is ICE making our country a safer place to live? And are these ICE raids protected and legal? On this episode of Lawyer 2 Lawyer, Craig joins Professor Daniel Kanstroom, founder of the Boston College Immigration and Asylum Clinic, as they spotlight immigration law and ICE. Craig & Dan take a look at the legalities behind the actions of ICE, the constitutionality of ICE raids, the lack of due process, and the impact ICE is having on citizens and non-citizens of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast with John Q. Khosravi, Esq. covers the latest immigration law updates, USCIS trends, and practice tips. Recorded live every Monday, this series keeps attorneys sharp and informed. Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:33 Intro 01:29 eImmigration's Free Checklist 03:10 $1,000 Fee for Parole 03:56 H-2B and Government Shutdown 04:30 FOIA Asking for Physical Address 05:40 Biometrics Regulation Update 07:07 Embassy Delays and Congressional Help 09:09 ILT Community Page 09:57 Matter of C-I-G-M- & L-V-S-G- 10:52 H-1B Exception Website Address 11:29 Trump Administration Shakes Up ICE Leadership Across the Country in Major Overhaul (AP Sources) 12:06 Trump Ties Student Loan Relief to Immigration Agenda in New Rule 12:57 CEAC Website Fixed 13:15 Added Country of Nationality Requirement on EOIR Website 13:30 No Expedited Removal at Pre-Clearance Stations — AILA Doc. No. 25102700 14:27 Outro 15:13 Closing Show Notes: (1) 25 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Immigration Law Software (2) H-2B and Government Shutdown (3) Matter of C-I-G-M- & L-V-S-G- (4) Trump administration shakes up ICE leadership across the country in major overhaul, AP sources say (5) Trump ties student loan relief to immigration agenda in new rule (6) No expedited removal at pre-clearance stations AILA Doc. No. 25102700 (7) CBP Liaison Meeting Notes Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox  

In this episode, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. sits down with Ruby Powers, Esq., founder of Powers Law Group, to talk about leadership, technology, and scaling a law firm in today's immigration landscape. Ruby shares her experiences with AI adoption, remote teams, and strategic growth, offering practical advice for immigration lawyers building efficient, future-ready practices.

This week's Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast with John Q. Khosravi, Esq. covers the latest immigration law updates, USCIS trends, and practice tips. Recorded live every Monday, this series keeps attorneys sharp and informed. Timestamps: 00:00 — Opening (OBB) 00:32 — Intro 01:39 — eImmigration's Free Checklist: 25 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Immigration Law Software 02:48 — Visa Restrictions on Central American Nationals Working with the CCP to Undermine Rule of Law in Central America 04:23 — Visa Power: How China Is Buying Its Way Into America's Heart09:23 — New EOIR Judges 09:50 — FAM B-1 Updates on Sports (9 FAM 402.2 — AILA Doc 25102202 for Details) 11:24 — Photos When Leaving (Even if LPR or Canadian) 11:49 — Client Detained by ICE After I-601A Approval — No Safe Period 12:49 — DOS Wait Time 13:46 — Brego Garcia Gang Member to Detention Facility 14:25 — Redacted USCIS FOIA 16:03 — Outro Show notes: 1. Central America visa restrictions for Chinese cooperation - Twitter Post2. Newsweek EB-5 Article 3. NEW EOIR Judges 4. FAM B-1 Updates on sports 9 FAM 402.2 — AILA DOC 25102202 for details 5. Photos when leaving even if LPR or Canadian 6. Client detained by ICE after I-601a approval. No safe period Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine! Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

This week's Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast with John Q. Khosravi, Esq. covers the latest immigration law updates, USCIS trends, and practice tips. Recorded live every Monday, this series keeps attorneys sharp and informed. Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 03:39 – Government Shutdown Update 04:17 – USCIS Adds $1,000 Parole Fee for DACA 05:01 – 9th Cir. Pushback on “Imperial Judiciary” Criticism 05:45 – Ninth Circuit Upholds Injunction Protecting Counsel for Unaccompanied Minors 06:25 – U.S. Revokes Visas Over Charlie Kirk-Linked Event07:53 – Supreme Court Declines Challenge to H-4 EAD Program (Spouses of H-1B Holders) 08:27 – No New AAO Decisions 09:19 – USCIS Policy Manual Update: Marriage Cases 12:52 – H-1B Site Update 13:27 – 3rd Cir.: No Duty to Warn Clients of Criminal Liability 14:07 – Outro 15:00 – Closing Show Notes: New Parole Fee 9th Circ. Flouting 'Imperial Judiciary' Warning, Judges Assert Ninth Circuit rejects government's latest attempt to overturn the preliminary injunction (PI) keeping legal representation for unaccompanied children in place!  U.S. revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech The Supreme Court just declined to hear the challenge to the H-4 EAD program, thereby letting stand the D.C. Circuit's ruling that protects work authorization for certain spouses of H-1B visa holders USCIS policy manual update on Marriage Reminder about foreign divorces  USCIS H-1B website updated with $100k fee info 3rd Circ. Says No Duty To Inform Criminal Clients Of Liability Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube   Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

Applying for asylum in the United States in 2025? Immigration policies have changed, and it's critical to understand the new rules if you want to maximize your chances of approval.  

Tara dives into a wide-ranging discussion on immigration and public safety, spotlighting a fatal semi-truck crash in Indiana involving an illegal immigrant with a suspended license. The conversation explores systemic gaps in enforcement, the risks posed by untrained drivers, and how policy decisions under previous administrations may have contributed. The discussion then pivots to historical survival, the role of wine and fermentation in preserving vitamin C, and how modern alcohol and drug use intersects with constitutional rights, including the Second Amendment. A mix of current events, historical context, and cultural reflection creates a thought-provoking and sometimes surprising episode.

In Episode 429 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. sits down with Nick Pardini, financial analyst and founder of Davos Global, to discuss investment-based immigration, global economic trends, and what investors should know before pursuing E-2 and EB-5 visas. Nick shares his deep insight into emerging markets, foreign investment flows, and how U.S. immigration policy intersects with global finance. Together, John and Nick explore how attorneys can better serve investor clients by understanding both the legal framework and economic realities shaping investment migration today.

John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Joel Yadidian, General Manager of eimmigration by Cerenade, to discuss the latest AI-powered innovations transforming how immigration professionals manage their cases. Joel breaks down powerful new tools inside eImmigration, including:

Anna Lekas Miller talks about the effects of the new ICE immigration policies along with her book Love Across Borders, which explores the human stories and the consequences of couples with mixed citizenships falling in love. The post Anna Lekas Miller On the Impacts of Immigration Laws on Families appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

In Episode 428 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. shares the Top 10 things he learned last week in immigration law — including a lawyer's lawsuit against DHS, new H-1B visa restrictions, the decline in the immigrant population, updates in consular processing, and a major BIA ruling on judicial independence. John also shares key practice management insights on contracts, client communication, and using AI tools to improve your firm's systems.

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In Episode 427 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. for the monthly federal court and BIA decision roundup. Together, they dive into the September 2025 cases shaping U.S. immigration law — from the Fourth Circuit's major ruling redefining “material support” for terrorism, to the impact of Loper Bright on Chevron deference, and what these shifts mean for practitioners handling removal defense, asylum, and appellate work. They also explore key developments in CAT protection, vacated convictions, and the importance of Article I immigration judges in a time of judicial upheaval.

In Episode 426 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. interviews Mimi Alcocer, a Texas immigration and criminal defense attorney with years of experience at the crossroads of crimmigration. Mimi discusses her journey from Catholic Charities to launching her own solo practice, her work with public defenders across Texas, and the practical and constitutional impact of the Laken Riley Act (LRA) on immigrant defendants. Together, John and Mimi explore how recent laws and political shifts have made the landscape tougher for practitioners and clients — and why protecting due process matters for everyone.

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This week's Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast with John Q. Khosravi, Esq. covers the latest immigration law updates, USCIS trends, and practice tips. Recorded live every Monday, this series keeps attorneys sharp and informed. Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening Bumper (OBB) 00:33 – Intro 01:07 – eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai 03:11 – DACA Updates 04:39 – Kelly White — Associate Director, Public Engagement & Training (AILA) | AILA-DC Chair-Elect 2025–2026 05:51 – U.S. Consulate in Singapore Confirms H-1B1 Visa Not Subject to $100K Fee 06:59 – Trump Hit with First Lawsuit to Halt $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee 07:44 – “Freaky Friday” Memo — Charles Kuck & DHS Response 08:54 – Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End Temporary Legal Protections for 300,000 Venezuelans 09:14 – Trump Administration Considers Cutting Refugee Cap to 7,500 — Prioritizing White South Africans 09:32 – E-Signatures & I-129 NOIDs — Jonathan Wasden (LinkedIn) 10:40 – Launch of Sora 12:53 – Outro Show notes: (1) Kelly White -Associate Director - Public Engagement & Training AILA-DC Chair-Elect 2025-2026 (2) Acacia Justice (3) U.S. consulate in Singapore confirms H-1B1 visa not subject to $100k fee.  (4) Trump Hit With First Lawsuit to Halt $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee  (5) Freaky Friday Memo - Charle Kuck & DHS response (6) Supreme Court lets Trump administration end temporary legal protections for 300,000 Venezuelans (7) President Donald Trump is considering imposing a massive drop in the cap for refugee admissions from 125,000 to 7,500 and is expected to favor White South Africans over immigrants fleeing war or famine, according to people familiar with the matter. (8) E-signatures & I-129 NOIDs Jonathan Wasden LinkedIn Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox  

This week, we're covering the new H-1B visa fee, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC's) closure of disparate impact cases, and recent key labor appointments. New Fee for H-1B Visas Employers must now pay $100,000 for each first-time H-1B petition filed on or after September 21, 2025. Current visa holders are not affected. Exceptions may apply, but details are limited. EEOC Shuts Down Disparate Impact Cases The EEOC has closed nearly all disparate impact cases following a recent executive order. These claims can still be pursued in court. The agency will also dissolve its Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics, although EEO-1 reporting requirements appear unchanged. Key Labor Roles Confirmed The Senate has confirmed Daniel Aronowitz as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration. Additionally, the Senate has confirmed over 100 other labor-related appointments—including 11 top labor positions—restoring a quorum at both the EEOC and the Merit Systems Protection Board. Visit our site for this week's Other Highlights and links: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw407 Download our Wage & Hour Guide for Employers app: https://www.ebglaw.com/wage-hour-guide-for-employers-app. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday: https://www.ebglaw.com/eltw-subscribe Visit http://www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com This podcast is presented by Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. All rights are reserved. This audio recording includes information about legal issues and legal developments. Such materials are for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments. These informational materials are not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice on any particular set of facts or circumstances, and these materials are not a substitute for the advice of competent counsel. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants. No attorney-client relationship has been created by this audio recording. This audio recording may be considered attorney advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.    

In Episode 424 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Roman Zelichenko for their recurring monthly conversation. This episode explores technology in immigration practice, marketing for law firms, and insights into H-1B trends, drawn from Roman's unique perspective as an entrepreneur at the intersection of immigration, tech, and business.  

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This week's Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast with John Q. Khosravi, Esq. covers the latest immigration law updates, USCIS trends, and practice tips. Recorded live every Monday, this series keeps attorneys sharp and informed. Timestamps: 00:00 OBB 00:33 Intro 01:24 eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai (https://hubs.ly/Q03JPL0B0)) 03:52 DACA is back Government Court Response 05:38 DACA Firearm Memo  07:14  OPT Site Visits  08:24 I-94 Based on Eastern Time  09:12 Gold Card Executive Order 10:05 US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America's highly skilled workforce 10:46 OPLA Central/South America Asylum changes?! 11:30 Trump administration fires more immigration judges 11:52 Issues for Iranian cases 15:01 Circle.so community page (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h4z5l7) 16:08 BIA Matter of L-A-L-T- 17:00 ChatGPT errors of L-1 case 20:02 AOS Approval Notices   Show Notes: 1. DACA is Back! - Greg Siskin LinkedIn Post - Government Court Response - DACA Firearm Memo (Sept. 26, 2025)  2. OPT Site Visits (Robert Webber LinkedIn Post) 3. I-94 Based on Eastern Time (Jath Shao LinkedIn Post) 4. Gold Card Executive Order 5. US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America's highly skilled workforce  6. Trump administration fires more immigration judges  7. BIA Matter of L-A-L-T-, 29 I&N Dec. 269 (BIA 2025) 

In Episode 422 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Rita Sostrin, Esq., one of the leading immigration attorneys in the field. They dive into the current H-1B and O-1 landscape, the challenges attorneys and clients are facing, and how the future of immigration practice may evolve with AI, pricing pressures, and client management strategies.

We're at an interesting and dynamic point in time for immigration law, with Supreme Court rulings and presidential executive orders reshaping the field and challenging the system's status quo.  The administrative area of immigration law is especially difficult for legal professionals. In an immigration hearing, the judge is essentially on the same “team” as the prosecutor, and because immigration policies are largely under the federal executive branch, the rules seem to shift every four years with a new presidential term.  Guest Nikki Mehrpoo is a former judge, a scholar, and the first and only California dual certified legal specialist in immigration and Workers' Compensation law. She is a lawyer as well as a professor of law at West Los Angeles College. She recently created the  MedLegal Professor, a project dedicated to the ethical use of AI technologies in the field of law and medicine.  In this timely episode of Paralegal Voice, Mehrpoo unpacks recent Supreme Court rulings, executive orders, and even the use of AI facial recognition that are reshaping the field of immigration law. As a legal professional, what we think we know may be subject to change day by day, ruling by ruling.  Mentioned in This Episode: Previous appearance on Paralegal Voice, “Digging Into California Workers' Compensation (Plus, Career Advice From a True Pro)”  LAPA Noem v. Perdomo, SCOTUSblog coverage “Immigration Officers Intensify Arrests in Courthouse Hallways on a Fast Track to Deportation,” Associated Press “ICE Awards Clearview AI $9.2M Facial Recognition Contract,” Biometric Update “Nevada Judge Takes Creative and Unusual Approach to Combat AI-Generated Fictitious Citations,” LawNext “The EU Artificial Intelligence Act” Clearview AI NALA, The Paralegal Association NALA Conference & Expo 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're at an interesting and dynamic point in time for immigration law, with Supreme Court rulings and presidential executive orders reshaping the field and challenging the system's status quo.  The administrative area of immigration law is especially difficult for legal professionals. In an immigration hearing, the judge is essentially on the same “team” as the prosecutor, and because immigration policies are largely under the federal executive branch, the rules seem to shift every four years with a new presidential term.  Guest Nikki Mehrpoo is a former judge, a scholar, and the first and only California dual certified legal specialist in immigration and Workers' Compensation law. She is a lawyer as well as a professor of law at West Los Angeles College. She recently created the  MedLegal Professor, a project dedicated to the ethical use of AI technologies in the field of law and medicine.  In this timely episode of Paralegal Voice, Mehrpoo unpacks recent Supreme Court rulings, executive orders, and even the use of AI facial recognition that are reshaping the field of immigration law. As a legal professional, what we think we know may be subject to change day by day, ruling by ruling.  Mentioned in This Episode: Previous appearance on Paralegal Voice, “Digging Into California Workers' Compensation (Plus, Career Advice From a True Pro)”  LAPA Noem v. Perdomo, SCOTUSblog coverage “Immigration Officers Intensify Arrests in Courthouse Hallways on a Fast Track to Deportation,” Associated Press “ICE Awards Clearview AI $9.2M Facial Recognition Contract,” Biometric Update “Nevada Judge Takes Creative and Unusual Approach to Combat AI-Generated Fictitious Citations,” LawNext “The EU Artificial Intelligence Act” Clearview AI NALA, The Paralegal Association NALA Conference & Expo 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As an attorney that has spent most of their career defending trucking companies, there have only been a handful of times that it seemed a potential piece of legislation might radically change the way I practice law. Most of these were in the late 1990's and early 2000's when there was a concerted effort to institute massive Tort Reforms - particularly in the area of medical malpractice - that would have ripple-effects throughout the courts. But even when it seemed like the sea-change might be on the horizon, there was still a horizon, a distance between proposing an idea and instituting it that allowed stakeholders to prepare themselves. But for my guest today, both she and her clients are required to navigate a legal-landscape that almost ceases to shift beneath their feet. Saja Raoof is a Business Immigration Attorney whose passion for the field began with an internship at the National Immigration Project in Boston during her first year of law school.She would go on to intern for the American Civil Liberties Union and since 2006 her practice has focused on Business Immigration Law where her clients have included engineering and architecture firms, startups, overseas companies, nonprofits, as well as all of their highly talented foreign national employees.In this week's episode of Legal Grounds, we discuss her own immigration story, how it informs the way she helps her clients, and the effects of navigating the Kafkaesque system of immigration law. It is a fascinating & necessary conversation that attorneys of any stripe need to hear. 

This week's Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast with John Q. Khosravi, Esq. covers the latest immigration law updates, USCIS trends, and practice tips. Recorded live every Monday, this series keeps attorneys sharp and informed.

In Episode 420 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes Professor Virgil Wiebe for an engaging conversation on immigration and refugee law. Prof. Wiebe shares his perspective from years in academia and advocacy, reflecting on the challenges facing immigrants, the role of law schools in shaping future practitioners, and the intersections between immigration and human rights. This episode provides valuable insights for attorneys, scholars, and students interested in the broader landscape of immigration law.

Host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. sits down with Helen Partlow, Esq. to unpack “Dhanasar II”—a stricter, evolving approach to EB-2 NIW adjudications—and how it's reshaping evidence strategy. Helen also shares practical tips for building and running a talent-based practice (NIW and related categories), from crafting a clear proposed endeavor to curating credible achievements, handling RFEs, and long-term portfolio building.

Immigrant rights advocates are warning of increased racial profiling and more aggressive Immigration and Customs Enforcement tactics in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to temporarily lift a federal judge's order that barred the agency from detaining people without probable cause. Concerns intensified after the Department of Homeland Security announced on social media that law enforcement would “flood the zone” in Los Angeles. We look at what's happening on the ground and where the law stands. Guests: Ahilan Arulanantham, law professor and faculty co-director, Center for Immigration Law and Policy, UCLA School of Law - former Legal Director ACLU of Southern California Andrea Castillo, staff writer covering immigration, LA Times Marissa Montes, professor of law and director, Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, Loyola Law School Rob Bonta, California Attorney General Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast with John Q. Khosravi, Esq. covers the latest immigration law updates, USCIS trends, and practice tips. Recorded live every Monday, this series keeps attorneys sharp and informed.

As families prepare to send their kids back to school this year, some parents must face a new worry: will their children make it home safely, or will they be there to greet them, at the end of the day? Trump's immigration crackdown is taking a toll on families across America, particularly under new guidance that allows ICE to arrest people in places where they were formerly prohibited from doing so—like schools, healthcare facilities, and places of worship. How will this impact students and families across the nation—and what can we do to fight back?Helping us to sort out these questions and set the record straight is our very special guest, Kevin R. Johnson: Kevin R. Johnson is the former dean and a Professor of Law at UC Davis.  He is also Professor of Chicana/o Studies and Director of the Aoki Center for Critical Race and Nation Studies at UC Davis. He has published extensively on immigration law and civil rights. He is the author of How Did You Get to Be Mexican? A White/Brown Man's Search for Identity (1999) and Immigration Law and the US-Mexico Border (2011). Johnson blogs regularly on immigration law and policy developments at ImmigrationProf, and is quoted regularly by the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and other local, state, national and international news outlets. Check out this episode's landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.Support the show

In this episode of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. interviews  David K.S. Kim, Esq., Former I.J., a respected immigration attorney recognized for his practical knowledge and willingness to share valuable insights. David reflects on his years of practice, offering perspective on complex immigration challenges and how attorneys can better navigate them. This conversation is packed with real-world lessons, professional advice, and candid reflections for immigration lawyers.

In this episode of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. is joined by Ruby Powers, Esq. for a conversation on immigration law, practice, and professional growth. Show note: Ruby Power's LinkedIn

In an unsigned order, the Supreme Court lifted a restriction on ICE from conducting indiscriminate stops and raids in Los Angeles that have been decried as racial profiling. Lindsay Nash, professor of law at Cardozo Law, co-director of the Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic and co-director of the Center for Immigration Innovation, offers legal analysis of the ruling, and other immigration and deportation-related news.

In this episode of Passing Judgment, Jessica Levinson unpacks two recent Supreme Court emergency decisions. First, she discusses the Court's move to allow ICE raids in Los Angeles to proceed, highlighting the legal debate over what constitutes reasonable suspicion for immigration enforcement. Next, she examines a ruling permitting President Trump to fire an FTC commissioner, raising questions about presidential authority over executive agencies.Jessica then dives into a major Federal Circuit Court decision striking down President Trump's expansive tariffs, explaining why the court found he lacked statutory authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). With the Trump administration seeking Supreme Court review, Jessica explores what these rulings mean for executive power, immigration, and international trade.Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:1. 1. Supreme Court Emergency Docket Decisions: Jessica opens the episode with a breakdown of two new decisions from the Supreme Court's “emergency docket.” These aren't full decisions on the merits, but rather interim rulings that signal how the Court may eventually decide, and have real practical effects in the meantime.2. The Federal Circuit Court's Landmark Ruling on Tariffs: Jessica explains a recent and highly significant Federal Circuit Court decision regarding President Trump's use of reciprocal tariffs. The court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose sweeping tariffs as he did.3. The Core Legal Issue: Presidential Authority Under the IEEPA: A central theme is whether the IEEPA grants the president power to impose tariffs. The court found it does not, highlighting that the statute's language does not include terms like "tariff," "duty," or "tax," distinguishing it from other statutes where Congress has explicitly delegated tariff authority.Follow Our Host: @LevinsonJessica

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