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Episode 27: Avoiding Status Violations in the Side Gig Economy (Rerecord)
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William (Bill) Stock, Michele Madera, and Andrew (Drew) Zeltner sit down and discuss common questions and scenarios foreign nationals in the U.S. encounter about which side hustles might cause issues with status violations. This is an updated version of an episode published in February 2019 (Episode 12: Avoiding Status Violations in the Side Gig Ec…
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Episode 26: EB-1 Visa in Pop Culture: Beth Harmon from the Queen’s Gambit
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What does it take to qualify for an EB-1 visa? The Klasko EB-1 team discusses the criteria that might qualify the fictional main character from Netflix’s hit miniseries The Queen’s Gambit, Beth Harmon. The series follows Beth as she rises to the top of the competitive chess field. EB-1 attorney Allie Dempsey and EB-1 team editor Steve Miller, with …
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Episode 25: The International Entrepreneur Rule is Back!
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The Biden Administration brought an Obama-era program back to life that was nearly another casualty of Trump’s restrictive immigration actions. Biden reversed Trump’s elimination of the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER - also known as International Entrepreneur Parole or the “Startup Visa”) in May 2021 in the hopes of fostering economic develop…
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Episode 24: Strategies for Resolving EB-5 Problems Series - Part 3: Litigation Options
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The third and final episode in a three-part series about problems in the EB-5 investor program and how we assist our clients in resolving the problems, this episode covers litigation options. If we are not able to resolve investors’ problems, project problems or regional center issues, judicial review in federal court might be the answer. The Klask…
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Episode 23: Strategies for Resolving EB-5 Problems Series - Part 2: Regional Center Headaches
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The second in a three-part series about problems in the EB-5 immigrant investor program and how we assist our clients in resolving the problems, this episode covers issues relating to regional centers. When the USCIS attempts to terminate a regional center, there are methods to defend against those actions. The Klasko EB-5 team is adept at successf…
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Episode 22: Strategies for Resolving EB-5 Problems Series - Part 1: Project Problems
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The first in a three-part series about problems in the EB-5 immigrant investor program and how we assist our clients in resolving the problems, this episode covers issues specifically related to investment projects. Between COVID, the slow economy, delays and fraud in the program, many projects have encountered problems that affect immigrant invest…
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Episode 21: What Happens When a US Green Card Holder Gets Stuck Abroad
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Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic and many US green card holders are facing a difficult dilemma: risk losing their permanent resident status (and green card) or defy travel restrictions and put their and others’ health at risk. There are options to re-enter the US to maintain permanent resident status, of course with many considerations fo…
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Episode 20: EB-5 Visa Program During COVID-19
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COVID-19 has impacted U.S. immigration significantly in 2020 and will continue to affect immigration well into 2021. In addition, a new presidential administration is moving into the White House in less than two weeks. In this episode, Anu, Ron, and Karuna discuss how EB-5 has been affected by the pandemic and the administration’s restrictions, and…
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Episode 19: International Holiday Travel During COVID-19 Pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, with many countries implementing second or third lockdowns to contain virus surges. The holiday season often means people travel all over the world to visit family abroad. Not only is spreading the virus a concern but what travel challenges will there be from an immigration perspective? Karuna Simbeck sits do…
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Episode 18: 2020 Post-Election Immigration Breakdown
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Now that the 2020 presidential election is over, we have a new administration coming to the White House in January 2021. President-elect Biden has a lot on his plate on day one. With a raging pandemic, and a divided country, where does immigration policy fall on his list of priorities? What can he do to unwind Trump’s four years of restrictive acti…
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Episode 17: Legal Immigration: Unprecedented Restrictions and How We're Helping
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In this second episode of a two-part series, Ron, Anu, and Drew dive deeper into the different ways the Trump administration has waged a coordinated attack on the legal immigration system. In part one (Episode 14: What is Legal Immigration?), they covered the different legal pathways for immigration, focusing on the employment-based options. Over t…
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Episode 16: The Latest on E-2 Visa with Citizenship-by-Investment
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Since COVID-19, most immigrant and nonimmigrant U.S. visas have been suspended, however, E-2 visas are NOT included in the bans, which make them a very lucrative option for many foreign national investors. In late 2017, Ron Klasko pioneered an innovative solution to help Chinese investors deal with the growing EB-5 quota backlog: an E-2 visa with a…
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Episode 15: Who Can Travel to the U.S. Right Now?
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The president’s proclamation in June 2020 banned much of immigration-related travel and many visas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Are all of these bans necessary to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus? Who can actually travel to the U.S. right now? What visas are banned, and what are the exemptions to the ban? Klasko Immigration Law Partners Mi…
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Episode 14: What is Legal Immigration?
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There is a disconnect for many people on the difference between legal immigration and illegal immigration. Polls indicate that most Americans are in favor of preserving each of the individual categories of legal immigration. However, these legal pathways are extremely cumbersome to successfully navigate. On top of that, because of outdated quotas a…
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Bonus Episode: Update From Washington: Employer’s Preview of Immigration Restrictions From The Administration
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We anticipate a presidential proclamation that temporarily bars entry from abroad of certain employees on temporary visas, and a later rulemaking to take away existing work authorization options while narrowing visa categories. Join nationally-recognized partners from Klasko Immigration Law Partners for a briefing on the scope of the proclamation, …
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Bonus Episode: Worksite Compliance in the Time of COVID-19
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Our team will provide the latest updates regarding worksite compliance in the time of COVID-19 including guidance regarding new I-9 completion rules, remote work, E-Verify and enforcement. To view this webinar recording, please click here. Speakers on this bonus episode are: Elise A. Fialkowski- efialkowski@klaskolaw.com Andrew J. Zeltner- azeltner…
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Bonus Episode: Extraordinary Cases in Extraordinary Times: O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW
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While COVID-19 has captured everyone’s attention, immigration adjudications continue in the visa categories for exceptional and extraordinary contributors in science, medicine, the arts, business, and other fields. Klasko’s EB-1 Team leaders discusses current issues, RFE trends, and documentation strategies in petitions for O-1 temporary visas for …
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Bonus Episode: Immigration in the Tme of COVID-19
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Breaking immigration management concerns for companies, universities, hospitals and research organizations. Topics will include: Update on immigration agencies and travel issues globally Identifying compliance concerns when working from home or remotely Handling changes of employment, leaves, furloughs and other employment status changes Update on …
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Bonus Episode: Litigation Literacy: Options for Universities, Hospitals, and Research Institutions
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Universities, hospitals, and research institutions face unique challenges when managing immigration issues for international students and exchange visitors. The current immigration environment has produced unprecedented delays, denials, and restrictive policies, which have adversely affected student enrollment. When it seems as if there are no opti…
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Bonus Episode: Citizenship by Investment and E-2: A U.S. Immigration Strategy for High Net Worth Individuals
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The EB-5 program experienced the most significant changes in at least 10 years with new regulations taking effect on November 21, 2019. With increased investment amounts, restricted targeted employment areas and lengthy quota backlogs, the EB-5 visa has lost its luster for many foreign nationals. A few years ago, Ron Klasko developed a strategy for…
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Bonus Episode: Suing for a Solution: Litigation Options for Immigrants
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Immigrants legally working and living in the U.S. are facing unprecedented challenges put in place by the current administration. Adjudication delays have reached unprecedented levels, and denial and RFE rates are increasing at an alarming rate. Acquiring visas and work authorization is a moving target, with administration policies and practices of…
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Bonus Episode: 2020 H-1B Lottery Navigating the New Changes
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The H-1B visa program will see big changes in 2020, with the impending rollout of the new H-1B electronic registration process for this year’s H-1B lottery. What does that mean for employers? The experienced employment based Klasko immigration attorneys discussed this change, plus covered annual filing trends and offered strategic advice in this we…
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Bonus Episode: Pursuing Litigation to Overcome Denials and Delays for Employers
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Companies that sponsor or hire foreign national employees are facing unreasonable adjudication delays, inconsistent decisions, and increased denials at an unprecedented rate. Previous solutions, like motions and administrative appeals, do not offer an effective solution. Employers are frustrated, but also uncertain, with developing the appropriate …
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Bonus Episode: Overcoming EB-5 Denials and Delays through Litigation
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EB-5 investors are facing unique issues and challenges concerning their futures in the U.S. “Normal” processing times for I-526 have surpassed 45 months, and I-829 processing times are around 40 months. Depending on the investor’s birthplace, phase in the EB-5 process, and if there are dependents’ ages to be considered, there are different options …
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Bonus Episode: Impact of New EB-5 Regulations on Regional Centers, Developers, and Investors Webinar
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The much-anticipated EB-5 regulations have finally become a reality. As anticipated, the new regulations have increased the required minimum investment amounts, restricted TEA designations, created new rules for priority date retention, and clarified USCIS procedures for removing conditional permanent residency. The effective date will be November …
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Episode 13: Immigration Options for Startups and Entrepreneurs
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In the second part of this two-part series for entrepreneurial foreign nationals, Bill Stock, Michele Madera, and Lisa Felix discuss the visa options for entrepreneurs and startups have when trying to launch a business in the United States. The key points covered are: Specific visas designed for startups and entrepreneurs How to creatively use visa…
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Episode 12: Avoiding Status Violations in the Side Gig Economy
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Bill Stock, Michele Madera, and Lisa Felix sit down and discuss common questions from foreign nationals around which side hustles might cause issues with status violation - for those in the United States on temporary visas like Fs, Hs, Bs, etc. Can I develop an app in my dorm room? Can I sell my car? Can I invest in real estate? Can I volunteer my …
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Bonus Episode: 2019 H-1B Lottery How to Plan for Proposed Changes
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This bonus episode consists of an audio recording from a previous live broadcast of a webinar for Klasko clients. To receive future invitations to Klasko webinars, please sign up for our email alerts here. To view the webinar recording, click here. While headlines are focused on the polarized discussion over the wall at the southern border to curb …
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Episode 11: EB-5 Investors Do's and Don'ts of Source of Funds
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Documenting the lawful source of funds used for an EB-5 investment is a critical part of the petition. In this podcast, Anu Nair and Karuna Simbeck focus on the ways USCIS wants to see documentation, how much time it takes to properly prepare the petition, and common mistakes to avoid. They address the myths and misconceptions that circulate when d…
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Episode 10: The Best, Brightest, and Backlogged
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What is the backlog and who does it affect? What is the visa bulletin and why are there so many charts? What does this mean for the future? Steve Miller, Feige Grundman, and Lisa Felix answer all of these questions in relation to those seeking the coveted EB-1 visa, and its path to permanent residency in the U.S. They explain what to look for in th…
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Episode 9: What Do Indian Investors Look for in an EB-5 Project
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There has been an abrupt and dramatic shift in the EB-5 market with Chinese investors waiting over ten years in line for a visa, and Indian foreign nationals facing immigration roadblocks at every other turn, including the H-1B and EB-1 visa options. This has led to a spike in Indian investors’ interest in the EB-5 visa program in the last year and…
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Episode 8: EB-1 for Physicians
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Immigrant doctors can face special challenges when planning a future career in the U.S. In this podcast, associate attorney Feige Grundman and technical editor Steve Miller tackle those challenges with tips and strategies for the brightest minds in medicine. The Klasko EB-1 Team has developed an approach that amplifies the comparable evidence claus…
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Episode 7: Keeping Current on EB-1
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The EB-1 team, Lisa Felix, Feige Grundman, and Steve Miller, sit down to talk about the current trends when filing EB-1, EB-2 and NIW petitions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP
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Episode 6: EB-5 Emerging Market: India
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Anu Nair, a partner at Klasko Immigration Law Partners, chats with associates Karuna Simbeck and Devang Patel about the second largest country for investors into the EB-5 program: India. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or on our website at www.klaskolaw.com.Got an immigration question? Email it to podcast@klaskolaw.com. See omnystudio.com/liste…
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Episode 5: 2018 H-1B Series - Employee Concerns
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This is the final part of a three-part series on 2018 H-1B cap season. Klasko associate Devang Patel chats with Bill Stock and Michele Madera to talk through common concerns for employees that already have or are hoping to obtain an H-1B visa. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on our website at www.klaskolaw.com. There will be more episodes com…
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Episode 4: 2018 H-1B Series - Employer Concerns
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In this episode, part two of a three part series, associate Devang Patel sits down with partners Bill Stock and Michele Madera to talk about concerns for employers of H-1B workers as we dive into 2018 H-1B cap season. You can also watch a recent webinar from Klasko on this topic here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to make sure you don't miss p…
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Episode 3: 2018 H-1B Series - Recent Trends
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In this episode, part one of a three part series, associate Devang Patel sits down with partners Bill Stock and Michele Madera to talk about recent trends they've seen as H-1B cap season draws near. You can also watch a recent webinar from Klasko on this topic here. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to make sure you don't miss part two of the seri…
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Introduction Episode: Statues of Liberty An Immigration Podcast by Klasko Immigration Law Partners
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Welcome to Statutes of Liberty: An Immigration Podcast by Klasko Immigration Law Partners. The United States is many things: a great melting pot, a nation of immigrants, a land of opportunity. Millions have journeyed here seeking freedom and the chance for a better life. Belief in the American ideal means providing opportunities for everyone, regar…
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Episode 2: Avoiding the EB-5 China Backlog with a Grenada Citizenship and E-2 Visa
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Klasko associate, Oliver Yang sits down with managing partner Ron Klasko to talk about a new visa option that may help some Chinese investors avoid the 10 year EB-5 quota backlog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.โดย Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP