The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy

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:

1. New Parole Fee
2. 9th Circ. Flouting 'Imperial Judiciary' Warning, Judges Assert
3. Ninth Circuit rejects government's latest attempt to overturn the preliminary injunction (PI) keeping legal representation for unaccompanied children in place!
4. U.S. revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech
5. 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
6. USCIS policy manual update on Marriage
7. Reminder about foreign divorces
8. USCIS H-1B website updated with $100k fee info
9. 3rd Circ. Says No Duty To Inform Criminal Clients Of Liability

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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:

💡 Intelligent Form Intakes – with multilingual translations across 13+ languages 🤖 Report AI – natural-language reporting that lets you "talk" to your data 📲 WhatsApp integration – centralizing client communication in one platform 💻 Browser-based eFiling – now for both Mac and PC users

They also explore how Cerenade's "Keep Calm with Immigration" mission is helping attorneys and caseworkers stay productive, efficient, and client-focused in a fast-changing legal world.

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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.

💼 Whether you're an immigration attorney, an EB-5 professional, or simply interested in global mobility, this episode is packed with practical insights and big-picture perspective.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening (OBB) 00:33 – Introduction 04:09 – Background 05:57 – Finance Analyst 09:42 – Does Having a YouTube Channel Contribute to Business Growth? 10:43 – The American Class Hierarchy 22:53 – Overlaps on the Pyramid 23:16 – Risk Factors of the System 24:58 – Ivy League Class 28:43 – Counter-Elite Class 30:33 – Establishment Elite 34:31 – Iranian History Class 39:57 – Issues on Compatibility Between Social Classes 40:53 – Major Shifts in Life Perspective Based on Social Class 43:39 – How to Contact Nicholas Pardini 44:23 – Outro 46:07 – Closing

Show Notes:

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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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Timestamps: 00:00 Opening (OBB) 00:33 Intro 03:55 Immigration attorney critical of ICE receives temporary restraining order preventing search of his phone 05:37 Confirmed: The illegal population really is declining – CIS deep dive into government data supports earlier estimate 07:14 Consular processing update: Double system 08:05 Matter of J-H-M-H-, respondent (Decided October 7, 2025, 29 I&N Dec. 278, BIA 2025) 08:49 H-1B visa update: New restrictions proposed by White House – Newsweek 10:25 News: Illegal migrant trucker with "No Name Given" on NY driver's license 11:15 Trump administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges 11:47 ICE arrests unlawful 12:39 Email address for company Google aliases 13:47 Using ChatGPT to improve contracts for clients 16:23 Closing remarks 17:02 Outro

Show Notes:

(1) Immigration Attorney Critical Of ICE Receives Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Search Of His Phone (2) Confirmed: The Illegal Population Really Is Declining CIS deep dive into government data supports earlier estimate (3) Matter of J-H-M-H-, Respondent, Decided October 7, 2025, 29 I&N Dec. 278 (BIA 2025) (4) H-1B Visa Update: New Restrictions Proposed by White House - Newsweek (5) No first name coming up in the news Illegal migrant trucker with 'No Name Given' on NY driver's (6) Trump administration taps Army Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges (7) ICE arrests unlawful

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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.

📘 Whether you're a seasoned immigration litigator or a policy watcher, this is a must-listen for understanding where the law is headed next.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening (OBB) 00:33 Intro 01:33 eimmigration 04:20 Immigration Practice Updates: immigration judges 08:10 Ozurumba v. Bondi: Revisiting Material Support, Duress, and the Limits of Stare Decisis After Loper Bright 21:45 Hewitt v. United States: Vacated Conviction and the Scope of Statutory Relief Under the First Step Act 29:08 Fleurimond v. Bondi: Defining Specific Intent and Purpose in CAT Claims Involving Haitian Prison Conditions 31:48 Immigration Practice catch up 37:32 Closing Remarks 38:51 Outro

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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.

🔗 Tune in for an important discussion on justice, immigration, and the balance between safety

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Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening (OBB)00:33 – Introduction 01:19 – eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai 02:56 – How Mimi Got Into Immigration Law 07:11 – The Ups and Downs of Solo Immigration Practice 09:12 – Law Practice Management Tips 10:50 – Crimmigration Practice 12:08 – Alarming Detainment 17:31 – ILT Magazine Article: The Laken Riley Act 22:39 – Mandatory Detainment for EWI Under the Trump Administration 27:24 – Keeping Up with Immigration Law Studies 29:13 – How to Contact Mimi 29:49 – Closing (Outro)

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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

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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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Show Note: Roman Zelichenko's LinkedIn

Timestamps:

00:00 OBB

00:33 Intro

00:55 eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai

03:15 How H-1B Updates Affected Laborless.io

07:29 H-1B Fee Issue

10:54 AILA Marketplace Survey + Rise of Immigration Tech

12:45 Generative AI

16:35 Circle.so community page

23:09 Immigration Marketing Offers

27:20 Outro

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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)

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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.

🔗 Tune in for this insightful conversation with Rita Sostrin, Esq.

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Show note: Rita Sostrin's LinkedIn Timestamps: 00:33 Intro 04:04 H-1B Season Cap 06:26 H-1B Change of Status - Change of Employer 08:29 CBP announcing updates via social media 09:27 Recent Handling H-1B cases 14:03 O visa alternative for H-1B 16:07 Circle.so community page 16:43 Issues on Dual Representation for O-1 23:21 O-1 handling firm fees and costs 25:48 Systems to streamline cases 27:21 Document collection for O-1 & EB-1 cases 31:33 Contact Rita Sustain, Esq. 31:46 Outro

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