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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 21 MIN

#491 The New I-864 Credit Check Rule & the End of Grace Periods w/ John Q. Khosravi, Esq.

from The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy · host ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com

Immigration attorney John Q. Khosravi, Esq. breaks down a packed week of immigration law changes on episode 491 of The Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox Podcast covering a surprise new I-864 edition that requires sponsors to unlock their credit reports for USCIS, the elimination of the 60-day work visa grace period, a federal contempt ruling against DHS over the removal of asylum-seeking minors, a wrongful deportation of a U.S. citizen, a major DACA advance parole ruling on the 3/10-year bar, DACA renewal delays, a massive marriage fraud bust, faster RFI turnaround times affecting I-751 divorce waiver strategy, and more, plus a practical AI tip for A/B testing your firm's marketing. Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 00:33 - Intro 02:36 – New Form I-864 Edition: Credit Report Authorization & Filing Deadlines 05:19 – Consular Processing Delays: Why You Must Follow Up With Embassies 06:00 – State Department to Close Smaller Consulates 06:22 – DHS Held in Contempt Over Deporting 107 Asylum-Seeking Minors 06:44 – U.S. Citizen Wrongfully Deported 07:00 – Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders & Birth Tourism Crackdown 07:49 – Courts Block Travel Ban — But State Dept Halts Visa Processing Anyway 08:21 – Diversity Visa Lottery Lawsuit & Risk for This Year's Winners 08:51 – Grace Period Eliminated for Terminated Work Visa Holders 09:40 – New Public Charge Bond System at DOS & USCIS 10:15 – DACA Advance Parole & the 3/10-Year Bar Ruling 11:15 – DACA Renewal Delays & "Last In, First Out" Processing 11:40 – Massive Marriage Fraud Bust (1,000+ Couples) 12:33 – BIA's New 10-Day Rule to Secure Counsel 12:54 – Faster I-864 RFIs (33 Days) & I-751 Divorce Waiver Strategy 14:56 – ILT's Private Community for Immigration Lawyers 15:28 – Using AI to A/B Test Newsletter Subject Lines 17:12 – Reflecting on the State of Immigration Law 18:56 – Why Consistent Marketing Matters for Your Firm 21:18 – Closing Thoughts eimmigration Website: get.eimmigration.com Heroes Spotlight nomination page: heroes.eimmigration.com Deadline for nomination: September 25 Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

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