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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Opening Bumper (OBB) 00:33 – Introduction 05:18 – H-1B Proclamation Update 07:12 – Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers 07:53 – The "Trump Gold Card" Discussion 09:17 – DV Lottery: $1 Fee Addition 10:06 – Khalil AOS Discretion Denial & INA §237(a)(1)(H) 11:25 – Google Secretly Handed ICE Data on Pro-Palestine Student Activist 11:58 – Foreign H-2A Farmworkers Can Bypass New Visa Interview Rules 12:33 – Syria TPS Completed 15:27 – NIL Case: Judge Rules on U.S. Government NIL Visa Lawsuit 16:33 – Tax Changes for OPT & Hiring Abroad 17:16 – Law360 Report: Challenges in Hiring Legal Counsel 20:23 – Launch of the National Immigration Habeas Institute 22:00 – Outro

Show notes: (1) H-1B Proclamation a. H-1B FAQ b. White House Says Doctors May Exempt From H-1B Fee (2) Trump Card (3) DV Lottery: adding $1 fee (5) Khalil AOS Discretion denial + 237a1h (6) Google Secretly Handed ICE Data About Pro-Palestine Student Activist Google handed over Gmail account information to ICE before notifying the student or giving him an opportunity to challenge the subpoena. White House Clears New Immigrant Biometrics Collection Rule (7) Foreign H-2A Farmworkers Can Bypass New Visa Interview Rules (8) Syria TPS done (9) Lawsuits a. Consular Non-reviewability and CSPA b. NIL (10) Tax Changes for OPT/Hiring abroad Bills (11) Law360: Not being able to hire a lawyer (12) Launch of the National Immigration Habeas Institute

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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.

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(1) Prof. Virgil Wiebe Substack

(2) Prof. Virgil Wiebe LinkedIn

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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.

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Show Notes: (1) Helen Partlow's LinkedIn (2) Check out her magazine article in Issue 10 of the ILT Magazine

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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.

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Timestamps & Show Notes:

00:00 Intro

04:37 USCIS allowing Chart B: Visa bulletin Update (plus F2A jump forward): Link 1 | Link 2

06:04 USCIS Updates Case Processing Alert

08:07 L-1B Checks

09:12 1,000 287(g) Agreements and the Quiet Expansion of Local Immigration Enforcement

09:55 Circle.so Community

11:10 Under Trump administration, ICE scraps paperwork officers once had to do before immigration arrests

12:54 After High-Profile ICE Raid, Trump Reportedly Wants Korean Workers to Stay in U.S.

13:59 Trump signs executive order creating 'state sponsor of wrongful detention' designation 15:05 Iranian K-1 Visa Litigation – Plaintiff Onboarding

16:47 DOS Dept. Sect. of State on Charlie Kirk/Foreign support o violence

18:20 AILA PRACTICE PULSE 2025 (Formerly AILA Marketplace Study) [membership required to access link]

19:36 Outro

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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.

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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

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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.

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Shownotes:

1. DHS snubs Argentina delegation in "embarrassing" delay of visa deal
2. F-1 changes: Students can't get into basic college courses, dragging out time in school - Los Angeles Times
3. Judge blocks Trump administration's ending of legal protections for 1.1 million Venezuelans and Haitians
4. USCIS Policy Memorandum September 4, 2025 PM-602-0190 SUBJECT: Reaffirming Guidance on Public Charge Inadmissibility Determinations
5. Immigration policing

• a. USCIS to Add Special Agents with New Law Enforcement Authorities
• b. ICE's 287(g) Program Explodes to 900 Agreements Under Trump - See the data and support rigorous nonpartisan scholarship that doesn't take partisan money.
• c. Supreme Court allows immigration agents to resume 'roving patrols' in LA, siding with Trump
• d. Indefinite detention for EQI - Matter of Jonathan Javier YAJURE HURTADO
• e. US judge blocks Trump from using troops to fight crime in California 6. Immigration Court
• a. An Immigration Judge generally should not continue an individual hearing based on a respondent's speculative assertion that he or she may be eligible for a new form of relief from removal not previously raised. 29 I&N Dec. 195 (BIA 2025)
• I. DOJ Swears In 3 New Board Of Immigration Appeals Members https://www.justice.gov/eoir/media/1412501/dl?inlineSheila Gallow https://tracreports.org/immigration/reports/judgereports/00775ATD/index.html
• II. Marcos Gemoets (was catholic charities/private practice -superlawyers
• b. Kathleen Volkert
• c. Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges 7. DOS NIV 3rd country done

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In this episode of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. interviews Austin Duebel, Esq., an immigration attorney based in Pennsylvania with an international outlook.

Austin shares his perspective on practicing immigration law with a global lens, as well as insights from the AILA Rome District Conference. The conversation highlights the importance of international collaboration, professional development, and staying engaged with the global immigration law community.

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Shownotes:

• Austin Dubel's LinkedIn
• Rome District Conference (Sold Out!)

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This episode is part of the monthly Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast series with Roman Zelichenko, hosted by John Q. Khosravi, Esq.

Roman, a thought leader and entrepreneur in the immigration industry, brings his unique perspective from outside direct legal practice. Each month, he and John explore the latest industry trends, tech innovations, and big-picture ideas shaping the world of immigration law.

Whether it's new technology, emerging business models, or shifts in the way immigration professionals work, this series offers fresh insights for attorneys who want to think beyond casework and see the bigger picture.

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In this special edition of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. dives into timely immigration law updates and practice insights.

John breaks down important developments that affect both attorneys and their clients, offering analysis and practical tips to help lawyers navigate a rapidly changing legal landscape. While not intended as individual legal advice, this episode is designed to equip practitioners with clarity and perspective on current trends in immigration law.

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• Proposed Rule Comment Page (Ends Sept. 29, 2025)
• Proposed Rule

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