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#427 Federal Court update w/ Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. [Sept. 2025] Oct 14, 2025

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In Episode 427 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Kevin A. Gregg, Esq. for the monthly federal court and BIA decision roundup.

Together, they dive into the September 2025 cases shaping U.S. immigration law — from the Fourth Circuit's major ruling redefining "material support" for terrorism, to the impact of Loper Bright on Chevron deference, and what these shifts mean for practitioners handling removal defense, asylum, and appellate work.

They also explore key developments in CAT protection, vacated convictions, and the importance of Article I immigration judges in a time of judicial upheaval.

📘 Whether you're a seasoned immigration litigator or a policy watcher, this is a must-listen for understanding where the law is headed next.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening (OBB) 00:33 Intro 01:33 eimmigration 04:20 Immigration Practice Updates: immigration judges 08:10 Ozurumba v. Bondi: Revisiting Material Support, Duress, and the Limits of Stare Decisis After Loper Bright 21:45 Hewitt v. United States: Vacated Conviction and the Scope of Statutory Relief Under the First Step Act 29:08 Fleurimond v. Bondi: Defining Specific Intent and Purpose in CAT Claims Involving Haitian Prison Conditions 31:48 Immigration Practice catch up 37:32 Closing Remarks 38:51 Outro

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#426 Mimi Alcocer, Esq., Crimmigration Oct 09, 2025

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In Episode 426 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. interviews Mimi Alcocer, a Texas immigration and criminal defense attorney with years of experience at the crossroads of crimmigration.

Mimi discusses her journey from Catholic Charities to launching her own solo practice, her work with public defenders across Texas, and the practical and constitutional impact of the Laken Riley Act (LRA) on immigrant defendants.

Together, John and Mimi explore how recent laws and political shifts have made the landscape tougher for practitioners and clients — and why protecting due process matters for everyone.

🔗 Tune in for an important discussion on justice, immigration, and the balance between safety

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Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening (OBB)00:33 – Introduction 01:19 – eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai 02:56 – How Mimi Got Into Immigration Law 07:11 – The Ups and Downs of Solo Immigration Practice 09:12 – Law Practice Management Tips 10:50 – Crimmigration Practice 12:08 – Alarming Detainment 17:31 – ILT Magazine Article: The Laken Riley Act 22:39 – Mandatory Detainment for EWI Under the Trump Administration 27:24 – Keeping Up with Immigration Law Studies 29:13 – How to Contact Mimi 29:49 – Closing (Outro)

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#425 John's Top 10 for Immigration Lawyers [Oct. 6, 2025] Oct 08, 2025

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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 Bumper (OBB) 00:33 – Intro 01:07 – eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai 03:11 – DACA Updates 04:39 – Kelly White — Associate Director, Public Engagement & Training (AILA) | AILA-DC Chair-Elect 2025–2026 05:51 – U.S. Consulate in Singapore Confirms H-1B1 Visa Not Subject to $100K Fee 06:59 – Trump Hit with First Lawsuit to Halt $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee 07:44 – "Freaky Friday" Memo — Charles Kuck & DHS Response 08:54 – Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to End Temporary Legal Protections for 300,000 Venezuelans 09:14 – Trump Administration Considers Cutting Refugee Cap to 7,500 — Prioritizing White South Africans 09:32 – E-Signatures & I-129 NOIDs — Jonathan Wasden (LinkedIn) 10:40 – Launch of Sora 12:53 – Outro

Show notes: (1) Kelly White -Associate Director - Public Engagement & Training AILA-DC Chair-Elect 2025-2026 (2) Acacia Justice (3) U.S. consulate in Singapore confirms H-1B1 visa not subject to $100k fee. (4) Trump Hit With First Lawsuit to Halt $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee (5) Freaky Friday Memo - Charle Kuck & DHS response (6) Supreme Court lets Trump administration end temporary legal protections for 300,000 Venezuelans (7) President Donald Trump is considering imposing a massive drop in the cap for refugee admissions from 125,000 to 7,500 and is expected to favor White South Africans over immigrants fleeing war or famine, according to people familiar with the matter. (8) E-signatures & I-129 NOIDs Jonathan Wasden LinkedIn

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#424 Roman Zelichenko, J.D., H-1B & Office Tech Oct 04, 2025

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In Episode 424 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Roman Zelichenko for their recurring monthly conversation.

This episode explores technology in immigration practice, marketing for law firms, and insights into H-1B trends, drawn from Roman's unique perspective as an entrepreneur at the intersection of immigration, tech, and business.

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Show Note: Roman Zelichenko's LinkedIn

Timestamps:

00:00 OBB

00:33 Intro

00:55 eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai

03:15 How H-1B Updates Affected Laborless.io

07:29 H-1B Fee Issue

10:54 AILA Marketplace Survey + Rise of Immigration Tech

12:45 Generative AI

16:35 Circle.so community page

23:09 Immigration Marketing Offers

27:20 Outro

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#423 John's Top 10 for Immigration Lawyers [Sept. 29, 2025] Oct 01, 2025

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Timestamps: 00:00 OBB

00:33 Intro

01:24 eimmigration AI session with visalaw.ai (https://hubs.ly/Q03JPL0B0))

03:52 DACA is back

Government Court Response

05:38 DACA Firearm Memo

07:14 OPT Site Visits

08:24 I-94 Based on Eastern Time

09:12 Gold Card Executive Order

10:05 US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America's highly skilled workforce

10:46 OPLA Central/South America Asylum changes?!

11:30 Trump administration fires more immigration judges

11:52 Issues for Iranian cases

15:01 Circle.so community page (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h4z5l7)

16:08 BIA Matter of L-A-L-T-

17:00 ChatGPT errors of L-1 case

20:02 AOS Approval Notices

Show Notes:

1. DACA is Back!

- Greg Siskin LinkedIn Post

- Government Court Response

- DACA Firearm Memo (Sept. 26, 2025)

2. OPT Site Visits (Robert Webber LinkedIn Post)

3. I-94 Based on Eastern Time (Jath Shao LinkedIn Post)

4. Gold Card Executive Order

5. US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America's highly skilled workforce

6. Trump administration fires more immigration judges

7. BIA Matter of L-A-L-T-, 29 I&N Dec. 269 (BIA 2025)

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#422 Rita Sostrin, Esq., H-1B, O-1 & the Future of Immigration Practice Sep 29, 2025

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In Episode 422 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes back Rita Sostrin, Esq., one of the leading immigration attorneys in the field.

They dive into the current H-1B and O-1 landscape, the challenges attorneys and clients are facing, and how the future of immigration practice may evolve with AI, pricing pressures, and client management strategies.

🔗 Tune in for this insightful conversation with Rita Sostrin, Esq.

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Show note: Rita Sostrin's LinkedIn Timestamps: 00:33 Intro 04:04 H-1B Season Cap 06:26 H-1B Change of Status - Change of Employer 08:29 CBP announcing updates via social media 09:27 Recent Handling H-1B cases 14:03 O visa alternative for H-1B 16:07 Circle.so community page 16:43 Issues on Dual Representation for O-1 23:21 O-1 handling firm fees and costs 25:48 Systems to streamline cases 27:21 Document collection for O-1 & EB-1 cases 31:33 Contact Rita Sustain, Esq. 31:46 Outro

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#421 John's Top 10 for Immigration Lawyers [Sept. 22, 2025] Sep 23, 2025

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00:00 – Opening Bumper (OBB) 00:33 – Introduction 05:18 – H-1B Proclamation Update 07:12 – Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers 07:53 – The "Trump Gold Card" Discussion 09:17 – DV Lottery: $1 Fee Addition 10:06 – Khalil AOS Discretion Denial & INA §237(a)(1)(H) 11:25 – Google Secretly Handed ICE Data on Pro-Palestine Student Activist 11:58 – Foreign H-2A Farmworkers Can Bypass New Visa Interview Rules 12:33 – Syria TPS Completed 15:27 – NIL Case: Judge Rules on U.S. Government NIL Visa Lawsuit 16:33 – Tax Changes for OPT & Hiring Abroad 17:16 – Law360 Report: Challenges in Hiring Legal Counsel 20:23 – Launch of the National Immigration Habeas Institute 22:00 – Outro

Show notes: (1) H-1B Proclamation a. H-1B FAQ b. White House Says Doctors May Exempt From H-1B Fee (2) Trump Card (3) DV Lottery: adding $1 fee (5) Khalil AOS Discretion denial + 237a1h (6) Google Secretly Handed ICE Data About Pro-Palestine Student Activist Google handed over Gmail account information to ICE before notifying the student or giving him an opportunity to challenge the subpoena. White House Clears New Immigrant Biometrics Collection Rule (7) Foreign H-2A Farmworkers Can Bypass New Visa Interview Rules (8) Syria TPS done (9) Lawsuits a. Consular Non-reviewability and CSPA b. NIL (10) Tax Changes for OPT/Hiring abroad Bills (11) Law360: Not being able to hire a lawyer (12) Launch of the National Immigration Habeas Institute

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#420 Prof. Virgil Wiebe Sep 20, 2025

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In Episode 420 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox® Podcast, host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. welcomes Professor Virgil Wiebe for an engaging conversation on immigration and refugee law.

Prof. Wiebe shares his perspective from years in academia and advocacy, reflecting on the challenges facing immigrants, the role of law schools in shaping future practitioners, and the intersections between immigration and human rights.

This episode provides valuable insights for attorneys, scholars, and students interested in the broader landscape of immigration law.

🔗 Tune in now for a thoughtful discussion with Prof. Virgil Wiebe.

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(1) Prof. Virgil Wiebe Substack

(2) Prof. Virgil Wiebe LinkedIn

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#419 Helen Partlow, Esq., Dhanasar II, Talent-Based Practice & More Sep 19, 2025

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Host John Q. Khosravi, Esq. sits down with Helen Partlow, Esq. to unpack "Dhanasar II"—a stricter, evolving approach to EB-2 NIW adjudications—and how it's reshaping evidence strategy. Helen also shares practical tips for building and running a talent-based practice (NIW and related categories), from crafting a clear proposed endeavor to curating credible achievements, handling RFEs, and long-term portfolio building.

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Show Notes: (1) Helen Partlow's LinkedIn (2) Check out her magazine article in Issue 10 of the ILT Magazine

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#418 John's Top 10 for Immigration Lawyers [Sept. 15, 2025] Sep 17, 2025

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Timestamps & Show Notes:

00:00 Intro

04:37 USCIS allowing Chart B: Visa bulletin Update (plus F2A jump forward): Link 1 | Link 2

06:04 USCIS Updates Case Processing Alert

08:07 L-1B Checks

09:12 1,000 287(g) Agreements and the Quiet Expansion of Local Immigration Enforcement

09:55 Circle.so Community

11:10 Under Trump administration, ICE scraps paperwork officers once had to do before immigration arrests

12:54 After High-Profile ICE Raid, Trump Reportedly Wants Korean Workers to Stay in U.S.

13:59 Trump signs executive order creating 'state sponsor of wrongful detention' designation 15:05 Iranian K-1 Visa Litigation – Plaintiff Onboarding

16:47 DOS Dept. Sect. of State on Charlie Kirk/Foreign support o violence

18:20 AILA PRACTICE PULSE 2025 (Formerly AILA Marketplace Study) [membership required to access link]

19:36 Outro

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