Inside Immigration with Nadia Yakoob

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Episode 10: Legal Issues to Consider When Setting up a Company in the US. Oct 18, 2019

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Many foreign nationals have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to apply their skills, education, talent and hard work to building their own business. If you want to start a company in the United States, this episode of Inside Immigration covers topics such as selecting the right legal structure for your business, where to incorporate, and the latest rules on engaging independent contractors in California. Nadia interviews seasoned corporate attorney, Jonathan Saben, who has over a decade of experience helping startups, emerging companies, and nonprofits for his insights on how companies can set themselves up for growth.

Episode 9: What to Expect During Removal Proceedings: An Interview with a former Immigration Judge Aug 26, 2019

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There are nearly one million people in removal proceedings (also known as deportation proceedings) across the United States at this time. The consequences of a removal order are serious: notably a ten-year bar to return. It's important for foreign nationals and their lawyers to understand what to expect during this process and how to effectively advocate for themselves. In this episode of Inside Immigration, former Immigration Judge Carol King of the San Francisco Immigration Court talks with me about how removal proceedings work, some common mistakes applicants and their attorneys makes, and tips for presenting your case in the best way possible.

Episode 8: Marriage to a U.S. Citizen: A Path to Permanent Residence in the United States Jul 31, 2019

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Meet Jen and Simo in this episode of Inside Immigration who describe their first meeting in Italy five years ago, and Simo's journey to permanent residence and citizenship in the United States after they got married. They talk about their decision to apply for Simo's immigrant visa at the US Consulate in Italy instead of adjustment of status in the United States, and some of the issues Simo faced when he traveled internationally, had his biometrics done, and applied for a California driver's license.

Episode 7: What is Asylum? Interview with former US asylum officer, Kusia Hreshchyshyn Jul 02, 2019

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Asylum is a form of legal protection in the United States for individuals who are fleeing harm in their home country and who are afraid to return there. In this episode of Inside Immigration, I interview former asylum officer, Kusia Hreshchyshyn, about the requirements for asylum, how to apply, and what to expect at the interview and after.

Episode 6: How to Handle an Arrest or Conviction in the U.S. as a non-US citizen Jun 18, 2019

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If you are arrested, charged or convicted of a criminal offense in the United States, and you are a not a US citizen, then you have to think about the possible immigration consequences of the charge and conviction. In this episode, I interview a criminal defense attorney with nearly 20 years of experience, Julia Jayne, about what to expect during the criminal process from arrest to final conviction and how your criminal defense attorney works with your immigration attorney to minimize the immigration consequences of your criminal record.

Episode 5: Visas for Individuals of Extraordinary Ability May 21, 2019

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In this episode of Inside Immigration, I talk about the O-1 Visa for individuals of extraordinary ability. This visa is perfect for individuals who are rising stars or established experts in their field and will be working in their area of expertise in the United States. I will go over the eligibility requirements for classification as an individual of extraordinary ability. This is one of my favorite visas to work on.

Episode 4: Working as an International Student (F-1) in the United States May 21, 2019

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In this episode of Inside Immigration, I cover the different options for work authorization as an international student in F-1 status: Curricular Practical Training, "CPT," for those who want to work in a job related to their studies part-time while in college or full-time in the summer; Optical Practical Training, "OPT," for those finishing their college education; and STEM OPT, an extension for those with OPT who graduated with a STEM degree.

Episode 3: Visas for Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Investors May 21, 2019

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In this podcast, I talk about the L-1 Intracompany Transferee and E-2 Investor visas. Both of these are great options for working and living in the United States if you are employed by an international company with a presence in the United States, want to expand your company's operations to the United States, or want to start a business in the Unites States.

Episode 2: Visas for Australians, Canadians, Chileans, Mexicans and Singaporeans. May 21, 2019

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In this episode of Inside Immigration, I discuss the visas for nationals of certain countries with which the United States has agreements. I cover the E-3 Visa for Australians, the TN Visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and the H-1B1 visa for nationals of Chile and Singapore.

Episode 1: H-1B Visa for High-Skilled Workers - An Overview May 21, 2019

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This episode of Inside Immigration covers the most common employment-based visa in the United States: the H-1B visa, which is for high-skilled workers. I will go over the eligibility requirements, the annual visa lottery, and how long you can remain in the US in H-1B status.

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