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Constitutional Challenges in Immigration Enforcement
Federal judges in Georgia and Texas challenge the process of anti-discrimination enforcement by questioning the constitutionality of administrative law judges' authority.
In two separate cases involving SpaceX and Walmart, the courts weigh in on whether administrative law judges can render decisions without adequate oversight from the President or Attorney General. Join Immigration Nerds host, Lauren Clarke, and legal expert Cyrus D. Mehta as they explore the potential implications of these rulings on immigration enforcement and corporate accountability in the latest episode of the Immigration Nerds Podcast.
GUEST: Cyrus Mehta, managing partner at Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners
HOST: Lauren Clarke, EIG Senior Attorney
NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor, EIG Partner and Shareholder
PRODUCER: Adam Belmar
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Walmart Prevails on Claims DOJ’s Judges Are Unconstitutional
SpaceX Wins Anti-Migrant Bias Case | The Dallas Express
SpaceX, Walmart Court Wins Imperil US Immigration Bias Cases | Bloomberg LAW -
Gold Medals and the P-Visa: An Olympic Preview
Join us for a gnarly ride forward the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In this episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we keep it stateside an examine why the P-1A is the visa that lets professional, international athletes be everywhere they want to be. EIG attorney, skateboard enthusiast, and P-1 visa expert, Sebastian Zavala, joins host Lauren Clarke for a medal-worthy episode.
GUEST: Sebastian Zavala, Associate Attorney, EIG LAW
HOST: Lauren Clarke, EIG Senior Attorney
NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor, EIG Partner & Shareholder
PRODUCER: Adam Belmar
SHOW RESOURCE LINKS:
LA28 Olympic Games: Opening Ceremony July 14, 2028
P-1A Visas
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New Obstacles for F-1 Visa Athletes
Could the rights of college athletes to monetize their personal brand, which consists of their name, image, and likeness potentially upend the F-1 visa class? Host Lauren Clarke is joined by Bloomberg Law Immigration reporter Andrew Kreighbaum for a deep dive on emerging risks to student visa eligibility.
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Bloomberg Law reporting by Andrew Kreighbaum
International Student-Athlete Participation
GUEST: Andrew Kreighbaum, Immigration Reporter, Bloomberg Law
HOST: Lauren Clarke
NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor
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Washington’s Cherry Trees: Cultural Exchange
In this Women's History Month episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we explore how immigration is not just about the movement of people, but also about the migration of ideas that enrich lives. Host, and EIG senior attorney, Lauren Clarke, is joined by Diana Parsell, author of the book, Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washington's Cherry Trees, for an inspiring look at a beautiful symbol of cultural exchange and an enduring connection between the people of Japan and America.
Guest: Diana P. Parsell, Author of the book, Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washington's Cherry Trees
News Nerd: Rob Taylor, EIG Partner & Shareholder
Host: Lauren Clarke
Producer: Adam Belmar
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Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washington's Cherry Trees by Diana P. Parsell (Author) More About Eliza Scidmore Washington D.C.'s Cherry Blossom Festival Eliza Scidmore: Trailblazer bringing Japanese cherry trees to US | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News -
The State of Legal Immigration with David J. Bier, Cato Institute
In an interview recorded on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke talked to David J. Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute about the state of America's legal immigration system.
Mr. Bier recently testified at a hearing before the Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the United States House of Representatives. In that testimony and on this episode of the Immigration Nerds, Bier discusses the the parole sponsorship program, illegal encounters at the border, and his analysis of what legal immigration should look like in the United States.
GUEST: David J. Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies | Cato Institute
HOST: Lauren Clarke, Senior Attorney, Erickson Immigration Group
NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor, Partner & Shareholder, Erickson Immigration Group
PRODUCER: Adam Belmar
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Immigration Hearing of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability for United States House of Representatives January 17, 2024 -
Domestic Visa Renewal Launch & the Latest Immigration News
The H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal pilot program launched on January 29, 2024. The Immigration Nerds - senior attorney and host, Lauren Clarke and senior managing attorney consular affairs, Diane Holcombe-Geddens - talk about the program and share valuable insight and process notes as the program gets underway.
GUEST: Diane Holcombe-Geddens, Senior Managing Attorney, Consular Affairs, EIG
HOST: Lauren Clarke, Erickson Immigration Group, Senior Attorney
NEWS: Rob Taylor, Erickson Immigration Group Partner
PRODUCER: Adam Belmar
SHOW RESOURCE LINKS: Domestic Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas for Certain Applicants