An EB-1B visa petition can be very intimidating, especially for scholars, professors, and researchers still early in their careers. However, the category’s ambiguous requirements can be used to the benefit of a foreign national early in their career. In this episode, Klasko EB-1 attorneys Anu Nair, Allie Dempsey, and Nigel James discuss how they would advise clients on strengthening their cases for success when applying for an EB-1B Outstanding Researcher or Professor. Klasko’s distinguished EB-...
Sep 24, 2024•14 min•Season 4Ep. 32
With a large wave of layoffs reported in November 2022, many H-1B visa holders worry about what their next steps should be. In this podcast episode, Anu Nair speaks with partner Bill Stock and senior associate Maria Mihaylova to discuss the potential impact of recent layoffs occurring in the different industries and how they affect H-1B employees. As concerns rise for H-1B employees, Klasko attorneys address these pressing questions on what you need to know in the case of an H-1B layoff . How lo...
Nov 29, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Ron Klasko and Dan Lundy, both partners with Klasko Immigration Law Partners, talk with Anu Nair about a major litigation victory on which they were co-counsel. The litigation is significant because USCIS had put restrictions on the EB-5 regional center program that went beyond what Congress intended when it reinstated the program in March 2022, which would have killed the program for years. Anu Nair asks Ron Klasko and Dan Lundy to explain the importance and the details of the settlement and wh...
Sep 06, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 30
On Friday, June 24, 2022, a federal district court judge ordered a nationwide preliminary injunction, which has since reopened the EB-5 regional center program for regional centers. In this episode, Klasko EB-5 attorneys discuss the latest updates to the EB-5 regional center program and what that means for investors, developers, and brokers. They will also address what role they played in this litigation and give advice on next steps for EB-5 clients. Attorneys Ron Klasko, Dan Lundy, and Allison...
Jul 14, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Do you have an exceptional or extraordinary ability in science, medicine, arts, business, or in another common field? If so, the EB-1 visa may be for you. During this episode, Klasko’s EB-1 attorney team discusses the fundamentals of EB-1, gives an overview on how to prepare for a successful EB-1 petition, and covers ways to increase your chances of approval. Klasko’s EB-1 attorney team Anu Nair, Allie Dempsey, and Nigel James answer these need-to-know questions before starting your EB-1 applica...
Jul 08, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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 Economy.) In this episode, the Klasko attorneys give updated guidance as well as cover the recent changes for student athletes regarding name, image, an...
Aug 10, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 27
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 EB-1 practice partner Anu Nair, discuss the EB-1 visa qualifying criteria and how they might craft a hypothetical EB-1 petition for Beth Harmon. In r...
Jun 16, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 26
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 development and job growth in the United States. The rule provides an additional path for international entrepreneurs to grow their companies in the U.S., pr...
Jun 04, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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 Klasko EB-5 team is a recognized leader in successfully resolving EB-5 problems through different litigation options. Klasko EB-5 immigration attorneys, Ro...
May 20, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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 successfully resolving complicated issues the regional center might encounter if the USCIS gives notice of intent to terminate. The firm has been able to pres...
Apr 21, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 investors. The Klasko EB-5 team is adept at successfully resolving issues involving project delays, changes, job shortages, and fraud. Klasko EB-5 immigrati...
Mar 15, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 22
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 for specific situations. Klasko employment-based attorneys Bill Stock and Oliver Yang discuss the options and factors to consider: Can a green card hold...
Mar 03, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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 what might be expected from Biden’s administration. The Klasko investment immigration attorneys will answer the following: How have investors been im...
Jan 11, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 down with Elise Fialkowski and Jessica DeNisi to discuss the complicated logistics of international holiday travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Karuna,...
Dec 22, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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 actions? What can we expect Biden to implement in his first term as president? And can Trump pass any more restrictions in his final weeks as a lame-duck ...
Dec 21, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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 the last four years, the administration has set a goal of reducing legal immigration by 50%. In some ways, they have been successful and in other way...
Oct 15, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 17
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 citizenship-by-investment in a 3rd qualifying country. Since unveiling this solution, Klasko Immigration Law Partners has successfully assisted many ...
Sep 21, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 16
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 Michele Madera and Bill Stock answer these questions and discuss the latest news on immigration-related travel to the U.S. and the current litigation ch...
Sep 09, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 15
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 and insufficient numbers, it can take years and, for some, decades to legally live and work in the United States. In this first episode of two, Ron Kla...
Sep 02, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 14
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, the likely effects on employment-based temporary visa holders, and what employers can do to prevent harmful impacts on their workforce. To view this w...
Jul 01, 2020•57 min
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- [email protected] Andrew J. Zeltner- [email protected] For the latest business and employment based immigration updates, follow Klasko Immigration on Facebook , LinkedIn , and Twitter . Sig...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min
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 those with extraordinary ability, as well as in green card petitions for those with Extraordinary Ability, for Outstanding Professors and Researchers,...
May 07, 2020•59 min
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 the H-1B lottery and this years’ results To view this webinar recording, please click here. Speakers on this bonus episode are: William A. Stock- wsto...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 15 min
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 options available, there is still one to consider: litigation. Mandamus to expedite Employment Authorization Document (EAD) adjudications H-1B litigation ...
Mar 25, 2020•51 min
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 high net worth individuals from countries without bilateral investment treaties with the U.S. to achieve their U.S. immigration goals by obtaining ci...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
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 often contradicting regulations and law. Quota backlogs require years — sometimes decades — of visa renewals with expenses mounting. Skilled foreign nat...
Mar 11, 2020•45 min
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 webinar recording that took place on January 16, 2020. To view the webinar recording, please click here . Speakers on this episode are: William A. Stock...
Mar 04, 2020•59 min
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 strategy in unprecedented times. There is an option available to employers when all else fails: file a complaint in federal court. Employers have typi...
Feb 03, 2020•58 min
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 and recommendations. When foreign nationals are facing years of adjudication in a program designed to last 3 to 5 years, it may be time to sue in fede...
Jan 27, 2020•45 min
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 21, 2019. In a July 29, 2019 live webinar, members of the renowned Klasko EB-5 Team offered insights and analysis of the new regulations and how they ...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min
