Statutes of Liberty

Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP

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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, regardless of race or birthplace, to achieve their highest potential. Join us as we unravel the ins and outs of American immigration policy, from the issues of today to the historic basis for laws already in place.

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    Episode 7: Keeping Current on EB-1

    This episode discusses current trends and challenges in EB-1 and EB-2 NIW immigration petitions, focusing on increased scrutiny and documentation requirements under the new administration.

    ·20m
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    Episode 30: EB-5 Litigation Victory!

    This episode discusses a major federal court victory in EB-5 Regional Center Program litigation, featuring attorneys from Clasco Immigration Law Partners who served as co-counsel.

    ·21m
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    Episode 29: EB-5 Regional Centers Reopened

    This episode discusses the delay in implementing the EB-5 Regional Center Program reauthorization due to the Immigration Service unexpectedly decertifying all existing regional centers.

    ·23m
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    Episode 27: Avoiding Status Violations in the Side Gig Economy (Rerecord)

    This episode discusses immigration status violations and how to avoid them in the growing gig economy, covering topics like work authorization requirements for side hustles, self-employment, volunteering, and new developments like NCAA name, image, and likeness rules affecting student-athletes.

    ·30m
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    Episode 14: What is Legal Immigration?

    This episode discusses legal immigration in the U.S.

    ·30m
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    Bonus Episode: Update From Washington: Employer’s Preview of Immigration Restrictions From The Administration

    This episode provides employers with an update on new immigration restrictions from the administration, including an executive order extending visa bans and previewing upcoming regulatory changes.

    ·57m
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    Bonus Episode: Extraordinary Cases in Extraordinary Times: O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 NIW

    This webinar discusses how COVID-19 affects processing times and procedures for extraordinary ability visas like EB-1, EB-2 NIW, and O-1, with immigration law experts providing updates on USCIS changes.

    ·59m
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    Bonus Episode: Suing for a Solution: Litigation Options for Immigrants

    This webinar episode discusses litigation options for immigrants, featuring experts from the Immigration Lawyers Association's litigation task force.

    ·45m
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    Bonus Episode: Pursuing Litigation to Overcome Denials and Delays for Employers

    This webinar discusses how employers can pursue litigation options to address increasing denials and delays in business immigration processes like H-1B and green card petitions.

    ·58m
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    Episode 12: Avoiding Status Violations in the Side Gig Economy

    This episode discusses the legal complexities of what constitutes work for immigrants in the U.S., focusing on avoiding status violations in side gigs and unauthorized employment.

    ·26m
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    Bonus Episode: 2019 H-1B Lottery How to Plan for Proposed Changes

    This bonus episode discusses the 2019 H-1B lottery process, focusing on what remains unchanged, including the filing deadline between April 1st and 5th, and strategies for timely submission amid high application volumes.

    ·1h
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    Episode 11: EB-5 Investors Do's and Don'ts of Source of Funds

    This episode discusses the do's and don'ts of source of funds for EB-5 investors, emphasizing the importance of consulting an attorney early in the process.

    ·32m
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    Episode 9: What Do Indian Investors Look for in an EB-5 Project

    This episode discusses what Indian investors should look for in EB-5 projects, addressing common misconceptions and project-related issues with legal experts and industry guests.

    ·34m
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    Episode 8: EB-1 for Physicians

    This episode discusses the EB-1 visa classification for physicians, covering the differences between extraordinary ability and outstanding researcher subcategories, including requirements like job offers and self-petition options.

    ·32m
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    Episode 6: EB-5 Emerging Market: India

    This episode discusses the growing interest of Indian investors in the EB-5 immigration program, exploring historical reasons such as seeking better opportunities and education for their children in the United States.

    ·16m
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    Episode 13: Immigration Options for Startups and Entrepreneurs

    This episode discusses the immigration challenges and legal pathways for entrepreneurs and startup founders seeking to establish businesses in the United States.

    ·23m
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    Episode 26: EB-1 Visa in Pop Culture: Beth Harmon from the Queen’s Gambit

    This episode discusses a hypothetical EB-1 visa application for Beth Harmon from The Queen's Gambit, exploring how immigration attorneys would approach her case as a chess prodigy.

    ·26m
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    Episode 25: The International Entrepreneur Rule is Back!

    This episode discusses the revival of the International Entrepreneur Rule under the Biden administration, explaining eligibility criteria like ownership stakes and investments for startup founders and key employees.

    ·24m
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    Bonus Episode: Worksite Compliance in the Time of COVID-19

    This bonus episode is a webinar recording discussing worksite compliance issues related to COVID-19, featuring immigration law attorneys Elise Feilkowski and Drew Zeltner.

    ·1h 2m
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    Episode 24: Strategies for Resolving EB-5 Problems Series - Part 3: Litigation Options

    This episode discusses litigation options for resolving EB-5 immigration project and regional center problems when other methods fail, featuring insights from legal experts.

    ·22m
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    Episode 23: Strategies for Resolving EB-5 Problems Series - Part 2: Regional Center Headaches

    This episode discusses USCIS procedures for terminating EB-5 regional centers, legal defense strategies, and impacts on investors.

    ·26m
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    Episode 32: EB-1B for Early-Career Scholars

    This episode explains the EB-1B visa requirements for professors and researchers, focusing on demonstrating outstanding achievements and employer sponsorship.

    ·14m
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    Episode 22: Strategies for Resolving EB-5 Problems Series - Part 1: Project Problems

    This episode is the first part of a three-part series discussing common problems encountered by EB-5 projects, focusing on delays, changes in business plans, and their impact on investors.

    ·20m
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    Bonus Episode: Immigration in the Tme of COVID-19

    This webinar discusses how COVID-19 is impacting immigration systems, including government operations, travel, H-1B caps, and employment-related visa changes.

    ·1h 15m
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    Episode 31: H-1B Layoff Information for Employees

    This episode provides detailed legal guidance for H-1B visa employees facing or worried about layoffs, covering immediate actions, medium-term visa solutions, and long-term green card impacts.

    ·28m
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    Bonus Episode: Litigation Literacy: Options for Universities, Hospitals, and Research Institutions

    This webinar discusses litigation strategies and legal options for universities, hospitals, and research institutions, featuring experts from immigration law and litigation backgrounds.

    ·51m
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    Episode 10: The Best, Brightest, and Backlogged

    This episode discusses the backlog affecting EB-1 and EB-2 employment-based visa categories and its impact on filing strategies for applicants worldwide.

    ·31m
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    Episode 20: EB-5 Visa Program During COVID-19

    This episode discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted EB-5 visa investors and projects, including the effects of executive orders and future expectations.

    ·30m
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    Episode 19: International Holiday Travel During COVID-19 Pandemic

    This episode discusses how international holiday travel during the COVID-19 pandemic differs from previous years, focusing on embassy closures, visa processing challenges, and the fluid global situation.

    ·30m
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    Episode 18: 2020 Post-Election Immigration Breakdown

    Immigration attorneys discuss the impact of Trump administration restrictions and anticipate changes under the incoming Biden administration.

    ·29m
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    Episode 28: Introduction to the EB-1 Visa

    This episode provides an overview of the EB-1 visa, focusing on the EB-1A category for individuals of extraordinary ability, including eligibility and preparation tips.

    ·19m
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    Episode 17: Legal Immigration: Unprecedented Restrictions and How We're Helping

    This episode discusses how the Trump administration has implemented unprecedented restrictions on legal immigration, with lawyers from Clasco Immigration Law Partners analyzing recent developments and their efforts to counter these policies.

    ·25m
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    Bonus Episode: 2020 H-1B Lottery Navigating the New Changes

    This bonus episode provides an immigration law webinar update on navigating the 2020 H-1B lottery and new filing changes.

    ·59m
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    Episode 16: The Latest on E-2 Visa with Citizenship-by-Investment

    This episode explains the E-2 visa for foreign investors and how citizenship-by-investment programs in countries like Grenada, Turkey, and Montenegro can help nationals from non-treaty countries qualify for it.

    ·21m
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    Episode 15: Who Can Travel to the U.S. Right Now?

    This episode discusses current U.S.

    ·26m
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    Bonus Episode: Overcoming EB-5 Denials and Delays through Litigation

    This webinar features immigration attorneys discussing legal strategies for EB-5 investors facing visa denials or delays through litigation in federal courts.

    ·45m
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    Episode 5: 2018 H-1B Series - Employee Concerns

    This episode discusses common issues and procedural changes facing H-1B visa employees, including increased anxiety and reduced deference in petition reviews.

    ·24m
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    Bonus Episode: Impact of New EB-5 Regulations on Regional Centers, Developers, and Investors Webinar

    This webinar discusses the long-awaited new EB-5 regulations and their impact on regional centers, developers, and investors, led by immigration law experts from Clasco.

    ·1h 3m
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    Episode 3: 2018 H-1B Series - Recent Trends

    This episode discusses recent trends in H-1B visa processing, including increased RFEs for specialty occupations and level one jobs, scrutiny of practical training for students, and anticipated regulatory changes under the current administration.

    ·19m·1 clip
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    Episode 21: What Happens When a US Green Card Holder Gets Stuck Abroad

    This episode discusses residency requirements and re-entry options for US green card holders who have been stuck abroad for extended periods, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    ·32m
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    Bonus Episode: Citizenship by Investment and E-2: A U.S. Immigration Strategy for High Net Worth Individuals

    This webinar explains how high net worth individuals can use citizenship by investment programs combined with E-2 visa applications as a strategic approach to U.S.

    ·1h 1m
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    Episode 4: 2018 H-1B Series - Employer Concerns

    This episode of Statutes of Liberty focuses on H-1B visa concerns for employers, discussing changes from the Buy American, Hire American executive order and a 2017 premium processing freeze.

    ·21m·2 clips
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    Episode 2: Avoiding the EB-5 China Backlog with a Grenada Citizenship and E-2 Visa

    This episode discusses the EB-5 visa backlog for Chinese investors and introduces the E-2 visa as an alternative solution, explaining how it works despite China's lack of a bilateral investment treaty with the U.S.

    ·12m·1 clip
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    Introduction Episode: Statues of Liberty An Immigration Podcast by Klasko Immigration Law Partners

    Feb 1, 2018·2m