#415 John’s Top 10 for Immigration Lawyers –What Mattered This Week Sept. 8
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
Release Date: 09/11/2025
#440 AI, Immigration Tech & the Future of Law Practice w/ Roman Zelichenko, J.D.
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
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: | | | 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...
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#439 Removal Defense, U4U Parole Issues & AILA NY Conf. with Sarah Lachman, Esq.
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
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: | | | 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 —...
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#438 John's Top 10 This Week for Immigration Lawyers [Nov. 18, 2025]
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
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. 🎧 Tune in for actionable updates, firm management insights, and practical takeaways for immigration practitioners. | | | Timestamps: 00:00 — Opening 00:33 — Introduction 04:36 — ICE picks up applicant at enforcement field office during adjustment of status 07:22 — DHS announces it will rescind the 2022 Public Charge update 08:57 — California revokes 17,000...
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#437 John's Top 10 This Week for Immigration Lawyers [Nov. 10, 2025]
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
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 📜 DOJ firing immigration judges with defense backgrounds 🧾 Public charge rule returning under the State Department 📉 Asylum fee implementation paused by court order 💼 And how to build a “7-Star System” for your firm 🎧 Plus, John introduces a new Consular Processing Course (live December...
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#436 Top 3 USCIS Family-Based Memos You Need To Know!
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
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: 📑 The I-751 Divorce & Waiver Memo (2009) ⚖️ The Adjustment of Status for Visa Waiver Entrants Memo (2013) 🚫 The Unlawful Presence & 3/10-Year Bar Memo (2009) Each is essential reading for attorneys who want to avoid pitfalls and...
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#435 Federal Court update w/ Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. [Oct. 2025]
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
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. 🎧 A must-listen for immigration practitioners tracking circuit splits and evolving due process...
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#434 Jeffrey O’Brien, Esq. on Law, Leadership, and Mobile Pathways
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
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 💻 Tech tools supporting immigrant communities 🤝...
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#433 John's Top 10 This Week for Immigration Lawyers [Nov. 3, 2025]
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 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...
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#432 Ruby Powers, Esq. [Oct. 2025] Conferences & Firm Operations
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
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. 🎧 A must-listen for attorneys who want to lead smarter and grow stronger. | | | Timestamps: 00:00 Opening (OBB) 00:33 Intro 01:54 eimmigration’s Free Checklist: 03:23 Conferences 03:50 Tech Summit AILA Fall...
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#431 John’s Top 10 for Immigration Lawyers [Oct. 27, 2025]
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 (OBB) 00:32 — Intro 01:39 — eImmigration’s Free Checklist: 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...
info_outlineThis 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:
- DHS snubs Argentina delegation in "embarrassing" delay of visa deal
- F-1 changes: Students can’t get into basic college courses, dragging out time in school - Los Angeles Times
- Judge blocks Trump administration’s ending of legal protections for 1.1 million Venezuelans and Haitians
- USCIS Policy Memorandum September 4, 2025 PM-602-0190 SUBJECT: Reaffirming Guidance on Public Charge Inadmissibility Determinations
- 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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