Inside Immigration with Nadia Yakoob
by Nadia Yakoob
Nadia Yakoob has over 20 years of experience in US immigration law and is an immigrant herself. She understands the need for information that is clear and concise. She created Inside Immigration to provide foreign nationals with accurate and expert information on obtaining temporary visas, permanent residence and citizenship for the US.
Episodes
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Episode 20: Creative Expression of the Immigrant Experience: A Discussion with Poet Renzo Del Castillo
In this episode, we look at expressing the immigrant experience through creative work, such as poetry and writing. I invited Renzo del Castillo, author of a collection of poems titled Still, to discuss how he used poetry to process his experiences immigrating to the United States. Writing about…
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Episode 19: Immigration and Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Lorraine Ehlers-Flint
Moving to a new country can be stressful, even if we are excited about the change. In this episode of Inside Immigration, I invited Dr. Lorraine Ehlers-Flint, a psychologist and immigrant, to discuss the impact of immigration on mental health and ways to improve mental well-being.
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Episode 18: Understanding the monthly Visa Bulletin
In this episode, I discuss the monthly Visa Bulletin, which is issued by the U.S Department of State every month and provides information on which immigrant visa applications the government is working on. I go over the various categories of immigrant visas, the annual limits to the green cards...
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Episode 17: Interning in the United States
In this episode, I discuss the J-1 visa for interns and trainees. The J-1 can be used for a variety of cultural exchange programs, and provides a pathway for foreign nationals to visit the United States to teach, study, conduct research, or receive on the job training. I spoke with a Senior...
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Episode 16: Facing A Layoff? A Discussion of Visa Options
In this episode, we discuss options for foreign nationals on temporary employment-based visas whose employment has been terminated or who are concerned about possible termination. For common employment-based visas, including the H-1B, E, L, O and TN, employees have 60 calendar days from the last...
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Episode 15: Becoming a US Citizen
In this episode, I discuss the process and requirements for becoming a United States citizen through naturalization. For lawful permanent residents, there are several advantages to becoming a US citizen, including access to federal benefits, protection from deportation, ability to live and work...
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Episode 14: Green Cards Based on Extraordinary Ability
In this episode, I discuss the requirements for getting a green card based on extraordinary ability. I invited a former client to share his experience with this process, including tips for when to get started, building a portfolio of evidence, deciding between self or employer sponsorship, and...
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Episode 13: Testing the Labor Market For Employment-Based Green Cards
In this episode, we will discuss how employers should test the US labor market in order to sponsor a foreign national worker for permanent residence ("green card"). I interview a former DOL attorney who worked at the agency for over 30 years before retiring to get his expert insights on the most...
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Episode 12: A Deep Dive into DACA
DACA was introduced by the Obama administration in June 2012 as a temporary program until Congress could pass a law that would provide a pathway to citizenship for foreign nationals who had been brought to the United States as young children and who had been living here without authorization...
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Episode 11: Finding an Employer Open to Visa Sponsorship
Many foreign nationals seeking employment in the United States are nervous about discussing the need for visa sponsorship. I wanted to get the inside scoop on how job-seekers can make their applications and profiles stand out, and overcome employer resistance to visa sponsorship. I decided to...
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Episode 10: Legal Issues to Consider When Setting up a Company in the US.
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…
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Episode 9: What to Expect During Removal Proceedings: An Interview with a former Immigration Judge
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...
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Episode 8: Marriage to a U.S. Citizen: A Path to Permanent Residence in the United States
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...
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Episode 7: What is Asylum? Interview with former US asylum officer, Kusia Hreshchyshyn
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…
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Episode 6: How to Handle an Arrest or Conviction in the U.S. as a non-US citizen
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...
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Episode 5: Visas for Individuals of Extraordinary Ability
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...
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Episode 4: Working as an International Student (F-1) in the United States
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...
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Episode 3: Visas for Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Investors
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...
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Episode 2: Visas for Australians, Canadians, Chileans, Mexicans and Singaporeans.
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.
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Episode 1: H-1B Visa for High-Skilled Workers - An Overview
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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Nadia Yakoob has over 20 years of experience in US immigration law and is an immigrant herself. She understands the need for information that is clear and concise. She created Inside Immigration to provide foreign nationals with accurate and expert information on obtaining temporary visas, permanent residence and citizenship for the US.
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