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 Heart
09:23 — 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 Post
2. 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
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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
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 Event
07:53 – 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
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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.
🔗 Tune in now to hear the full conversation.
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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.
🔗 Tune in for the latest immigration law updates and practical takeaways for attorneys.
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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.
🔗 Tune in for this month’s discussion with Roman.
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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!
- 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)
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)
🔗 Tune in for this week’s update.
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