Best Immigration Compliance Group Podcasts (2024)

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Gold Medals and the P-Visa: An Olympic Preview 20:43

7d ago20:43

20:43

Join us for a gnarly ride forward the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. In this episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we keep it stateside an examine why the P-1A is the visa that lets professional, international athletes be everywhere they want to be. EIG attorney, skateboard enthusiast, and P-1 visa expert, Sebastian Zavala, joins host Lau…

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New Obstacles for F-1 Visa Athletes 19:10

22d ago19:10

19:10

Could the rights of college athletes to monetize their personal brand, which consists of their name, image, and likeness potentially upend the F-1 visa class? Host Lauren Clarke is joined by Bloomberg Law Immigration reporter Andrew Kreighbaum for a deep dive on emerging risks to student visa eligibility. SHOW RESOURCE LINKS: Bloomberg Law reportin…

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Washington’s Cherry Trees: Cultural Exchange 24:13

1M ago24:13

24:13

In this Women's History Month episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we explore how immigration is not just about the movement of people, but also about the migration of ideas that enrich lives. Host, and EIG senior attorney, Lauren Clarke, is joined by Diana Parsell, author of the book, Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washing…

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The State of Legal Immigration with David J. Bier, Cato Institute 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

In an interview recorded on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke talked to David J. Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute about the state of America's legal immigration system. Mr. Bier recently testified at a hearing before the Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the United Sta…

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Domestic Visa Renewal Launch & the Latest Immigration News 21:01

3M ago21:01

21:01

The H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal pilot program launched on January 29, 2024. The Immigration Nerds - senior attorney and host, Lauren Clarke and senior managing attorney consular affairs, Diane Holcombe-Geddens - talk about the program and share valuable insight and process notes as the program gets underway. GUEST: Diane Holcombe-Geddens, Senior Man…

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"Welcome the Wretched" with Author and Immigration Lawyer César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández 24:00

3M ago24:00

24:00

Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke interviews César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández, author of the book, Welcome the Wretched: In Defense of the “Criminal Alien,” which explores the intersection of US immigration law and the criminal justice system. Also in this episode, news updates on USCIS policy guidance on student visas and fee increases for imm…

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Ep. 200: Inspiring Immigration Stories Of 2023 with Stuart Anderson 24:37

4M ago24:37

24:37

The Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke is joined by Stuart Anderson, executive director of the National Foundation for American Policy, to discuss his Forbes article, "The Most Inspiring Immigration Stories Of 2023." Hit play and learn about a teenage immigrant from Ethiopia who became one of America's top young scientists; a Mexican immigrant wh…

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From COP28: Climate Migration, A Global Challenge 36:25

5M ago36:25

36:25

Guest: Dan Restrepo & Erin Sikorsky, Climate Migration Council Host: Lauren Clarke & Hiba Anver Producer: Adam Belmar On this episode of the Immigration Nerds Podcast we discuss the issue of climate migration. Host Lauren Clarke is joined by Erickson Immigration Group Partner Hiba Anver and featured guests Dan Restrepo and Erin Sikorsky from the Cl…

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Realizing the Full Costs of the Green Card Backlog 22:40

5M ago22:40

22:40

On this episode of Immigration Nerd Podcast we discuss the US Green Card system backlog of 7.6 million individuals waiting for lawful permanent residency and a new report that predicts nearly $4 trillion in economic gains to the US economy over the next decade if the backlog was cleared. Bloomberg Law immigration reporter Andrew Kreighbaum joins ho…

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The Demographic Transition: An Overview of America’s Aging Population and Immigration’s Mediating Role 20:09

7M ago20:09

20:09

On this episode of Immigration Nerds we discuss the demographic crisis of the "graying of America" and the long-term economic challenges it poses to the United States. Host Lauren Clarks talks to Ben Gitis, Associate Director, Economy & Immigration, Bipartisan Policy Center, about their report highlighting the role of immigration in addressing this…

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Discussing DACA with the American Immigration Lawyers Association 22:18

7M ago22:18

22:18

Hit play for the very latest news and analysis on DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, a federal judge in Texas once again ruled that DACA is unlawful. What does this latest ruling mean for Dreamers right now? What is the Major QuestIons doctrine? And how might it impact the opinions of the US …

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TPS for African Countries, featuring Nils Kinuani, Human Rights Advocate & Immigration Coordinator for the Congolese Community of Washington Metropolitan (CCWM) 18:07

8M ago18:07

18:07

Temporary protected status is back in the news. DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has recently extended TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, and other countries. On this episode of the Immigration Nerds, host Lauren Clarke has details on all the TPS headlines plus a powerful interview with Nils Kinuani, a human rights advocate leading a campaign for TPS for Cong…

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Immigration Nerds Spotlight Women in the Law: Betsy Fisher, U.S. Director, Talent Beyond Boundaries 49:15

9M ago49:15

49:15

This August, Erickson Immigration Group hosted a very special Women in the Law event with Betsy Fisher, the U.S. Director of Talent Beyond Boundaries. Host Lauren Clarke and EIG partner Hiba Mona Anver share Hiba's previously recorded conversation with Betsy, as she shares insights from her career as a woman in the law, and highlights from her work…

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Food of Immigrants: Diplomacy by the Dish 20:21

9M ago20:21

20:21

We invite you to join us around the table to meet the immigrant chefs who celebrate their culture, share diverse cuisine, and nourish our communities. In our inaugural episode of this Immigration Nerds series, Food of Immigrants, host Lauren Clarke takes you to meet Chef Maziar Farivar and his brother Shahab Farivar, the owners of the Peacock Café …

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How Do We Get to "Dreamland"? Talking to Author Dr. Carly Goodman about America's Immigration Lottery 25:04

10M ago25:04

25:04

Immigration can be a gamble. For some the winning ticket comes via the United States Diversity Visa Lottery. Join Immigration Nerds host, and Erickson Immigration Group senior attorney, Lauren Clarke for a fascinating conversation with the author of the book, Dreamland - America's Immigration Lottery in an Age of Restriction, Carly Beth Goodman, Ph…

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U.S. H-1B Visa Holders Wooed by Canada 27:28

10M ago27:28

27:28

The Immigration Nerds is back with the details on Canada’s aggressive new approach to attracting high skilled workers from right here in the United States. Immigration Nerds host and Erickson Immigration Group Senior Attorney Lauren Clarke talks to Justin Storch, Associate Attorney, International Practice, and Jesse Root, International Practice Pro…

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Getting Ready for Summer Travel 15:45

10M ago15:45

15:45

The summer travel season is here, and for foreign nationals, there are special considerations that must be taken in advance of any international travel. In this episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, Erickson Immigration Group partner, Alejandra Zapatero joins host Lauren Clarke for a Nerds-worthy conversation about how to make sure your summer …

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I-9 Verification Deadline & Compliance 19:43

11M ago19:43

19:43

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared July 31, 2023, as the end date for COVID-related I-9 verification flexibilities. They have also mandated that all I-9s verified using those temporary flexibilities must now be reverified in-person by August 30, 2023. Hit play for a detailed explanation of everything I-9 and how employers and employe…

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Australia's New Pathway 22:49

11M ago22:49

22:49

The Australian government is expanding pathways to permanent residency through a new visa program for highly skilled foreign workers. Hit play to get details on changes in the occupation lists, how it impacts visa eligibility, and the new role for labor market testing. Erickson Immigration Group senior manager for Australia, Martin Russell, joins h…

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Being a Digital Nomad in 2023 & the Latest Immigration News 28:23

12M ago28:23

28:23

What does it mean to be a digital nomad in the year 2023? Is taking your job with you as you travel the world more than just a trend? Veteran digital nomad Josh Andrews joins the podcast from Medellin, Colombia, to help define terms and share perspectives on the lifestyle and its promise. Hit play to hear if digital nomading is right for you and wh…

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Canada's Immigration Opportunity with Ruairi Spillane, CEO of Moving2Canada 20:51

12M ago20:51

20:51

In this latest episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we nerd out on the immigration policies of Canada, a nation whose population grew by over one million people for the first time ever last year and is expecting to welcome another 1.5 million permanent residents by the end of 2025. So who better to discuss Canadian immigration with than a Cana…

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H-1B Hot Topics with AILA Director of Government Relations, Shev Dalal-Dheini 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

In this week's episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we invite you to hit play for all the facts surrounding the hottest topics for H-1B visa holders right now: cap selection, grace periods, and domestic visa renewals. Host and EIG Senior Attorney Lauren Clarke is joined for a far-reaching discussion by Shev Dalal-Dheini, Director of Government…

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Rivermouth, A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration with Author Alejandra Oliva 24:45

1y ago24:45

24:45

In this week's Immigration Nerds podcast episode, host Lauren Clarke speaks with Alejandra Oliva, author of the new book, Rivermouth — A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration. In Rivermouth, Oliva focuses on the physical spaces that make up different phases of immigration and looks at how language and opportunity move through each of them; fr…

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APAC Opportunities for Highly Skilled Migrants with EIG's Singapore and Australia Experts 19:32

1y ago19:32

19:32

This week, the Immigration Nerds features a conversation between Lauren Clarke, senior attorney at Erickson Immigration Group, and EIG Senior Manager Martin Russell in Australia and Immigration Manager, Erdiana Kamarudin, in Singapore. The team explores how new workforce planning and hiring policies in the APAC region are creating opportunities for…

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Title 42, the Future of Asylum, the latest Immigration News with David J. Bier of the Cato Institute 27:13

1y ago27:13

27:13

Immigration Nerds host Lauren Clarke, a senior attorney at Erickson Immigration Group, helps us understand the facts and context of the soon-expiring Title 42 policy created decades ago to address public health and social welfare but most recently used during the pandemic to regulate the border. Our guest, David J. Bier, Associate Director of Immig…

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Uniting for Ukraine with Ilya Somin, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School Professor 21:05

1y ago21:05

21:05

The podcast from the smartest nerds in the know on immigration is back! The Immigration Nerds Podcast has relaunched with show host Lauren Clarke—a senior attorney at Erickson Immigration Group, an immigrant, and the kind of nerd who makes the details easier to understand. Are you interested in the American response to the refugee crisis in Ukraine…

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Celebrating the Growth of the 'Immigration Nerds' Podcast 23:42

2y ago23:42

23:42

This week's Immigration Nerds episode is a special one as we celebrate the growth of our podcast to become a must-listen in our industry and a top-rated immigration podcast. But how did we get here? In early 2018, Hiba Anver, now an EIG partner, and host/producer Ian Gaines, then an immigration paralegal, imagined a podcast that would shine a spotl…

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Top Covid Resilient Countries to Travel to This Summer 8:03

2y ago8:03

8:03

As the summer approaches many countries across the board are opening up to accommodate the expected influx of tourism as the weather gets warmer. And with that in mind, Bloomberg created a ranking system called the covid resilience index to help guide you along the way. The system aggregates each country’s lockdown severity, vaccinated travel route…

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Aaron Karnell | Title 42 : Border security, public opinion, and public health consistency 17:14

2y ago17:14

17:14

On May 23, 2022, the controversial Trump administration policy known as Title 42 is scheduled to officially end. The end of Title 42 follows the CDC announcement that the policy measure is no longer necessary based on current COVID-19 public health conditions. In this week's Immigration Nerds podcast, we talk to Aaron Karnell, Erickson Immigration …

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Elizabeth Schmelzel | Women in Law : Finding Purpose 42:23

2y ago42:23

42:23

Cair Coalition's Senior Attorney Elizabeth Schmelzel joins EIG 's Partner Hiba Anver. They discuss: How international travel expanded her notions of hard work, survival, and compassion experienced worldwide Working in a career that allows you to live out your values The empathy needed to represent clients in immigration detention, and tend to their…

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Lauren Clarke | What To Expect Post H-1B Selection 18:33

2y ago18:33

18:33

Erickson Immigration Group's Senior Attorney Lauren Clarke joins this week. We walk through the H-1B post-selection process, what to expect, how to prepare, and provide the information necessary to be successful after receiving a determination. A quick guide to help applicants navigate their way through each round.…

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Sarah Paoletti | Champion of Human Rights and Immigrant Justice 29:06

2y ago29:06

29:06

Sarah Paoletti is a Practice Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she founded and directs the Transnational Legal Clinic. Prof. Paoletti is a founding member of the Board of Directors of Centro de los Derechos del Migrante, Inc., a binational migrant worker rights organization with offices in the U.S. and Mexico, and…

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Michael Jin | Japanese American Migration: Identity, Loyalty, and Nationalism during Wartime 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

University of Illinois-Chicago History Professor and Author Michael R. Jin joins the podcast. His latest book Citizens, Immigrants, and the Stateless: A Japanese American Diaspora in the Pacific captures the lives of more than 50,000 U.S.- born Japanese American Migrants across the U.S. and Japanese colonial borders pre and post-WWII. Actions taken…

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Aaron Karnell | War in Ukraine and Refugees: The State Department’s Role 26:05

2y ago26:05

26:05

Today we discuss the State Department's role during a war crisis and the resulting visa implications that follow. US Embassy's role in facilitating humanitarian parole to Ukrainian refugees Nonimmigrant visa implications How USRAP handles refugees State Department role in managing surge capacity Erickson Immigration Groups' Senior Attorney, Consula…

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Krish O'Mara Vignarajah | Assisting Refugees During A Crisis 8:24

2y ago8:24

8:24

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is a non-profit organization that welcomes and supports refugees and migrants entering the United States. It is one of nine refugee resettlement agencies working with the Office of Refugee Resettlement[2] and one of only two that serves unaccompanied refugee minors. With more than 1 million refugees fleeing …

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Kahn Branch | Black History Month: Exporting Black Expression Abroad 17:07

2y ago17:07

17:07

Kahn Branch is a Corporate Immigration Legal writer for Erickson Immigration Group. This year we wanted to take an outward-facing scope during black history month, in particular examining the exportation of the Black experience abroad. We take a look at a few notable figures in American history, who used the challenging conditions of their homeland…

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Doris Meissner | Biden's Year in Review: Immigration Record Assessment 26:01

2y ago26:01

26:01

Doris Meissner is the former Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) under President Bill Clinton, heading the program from 1993 to 2000. And now the Senior Fellow and Director of the U.S. Immigration Policy Program at the Migration Policy Institute. We discuss: Immigration's social and structural changes over the last 30 y…

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Masha Rumer | Parenting with an Accent 32:58

2y ago32:58

32:58

Today we are joined by Masha Rumer, Author of the new book “Parenting with an Accent”. This book encapsulates many things, it's part memoir, part interview series, and part academic research highlighting the findings from social science and migration experts. Masha explores how immigrants honor their heritage, navigate setbacks and chart new paths …

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Evan Taparata | Refugee Policy Pre and Post WWII 31:07

2y ago31:07

31:07

Evan Taparata is a postdoctoral fellow at the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History at Harvard University. Evan is currently authoring his latest book “State of Refuge: The Origins of Refugee Law and Policy in the United States”. In this edition, he explores the origins of American refugee law in the years after World War II and how…

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Thank You Jerry Erickson 11:25

2+ y ago11:25

11:25

Thank you Jerry for the opportunities you provided all of us, the joy and leadership you brought to the company. We will carry on the legacy you worked so hard to build. You will be truly missed.By Erickson Immigration Group

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Martin Russell | Novak Djokovic Australian Covid Saga 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

24:39

Welcome to Immigration Nerds, this week's episode centers around the rapidly evolving visa saga between Tennis star Novak Djokovic and Australia, in advance of the Australian Open. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 12th, and since then, the decision has been made to cancel Djokovic’s visa for a second time for entering the country wit…

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Bilal Zouheir | Immigrant Led Stories in Film: An Expert's Guide 22:13

2+ y ago22:13

22:13

Happy New Year, we're kicking off the year with a light conversation. Namely Immigrant led stories in film, and where we can find them. Luckily, Bilal Zouheir joins to navigate us through that journey. Bilal holds an MBA and started his business as a film curator, founding uprootedmovies.com, the internet's first immigrant cinema website. He also r…

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(Revisited) Nils Kinuani | Build Back Better - Immigration Reform (12/10/21) 20:25

2+ y ago20:25

20:25

As the Build Back Better Act approaches its deadline, we like to recap its status till now, with a previous episode from our catalog, to refresh what's at stake. Enjoy this previous recording. We'll be back after the holidays. Today we examine the Biden administration's Build Back Better Act, $100 billion dollars of which is sought to be allocated …

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Kent Weber | Chinese Exclusion and U.S. Empire in Cuba and Hawaiʻi 30:39

2+ y ago30:39

30:39

After our Build Back Better episode, we find it important to reflect back to our history of US immigration and how it affects sentiments on migration today. Namely, examining historically overlooked regions such as Hawaii and Cuba, the precedents established, and how we can move forward today. Visiting Assistant Professor of History & Race and Ethn…

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Nils Kinuani | Build Back Better - Immigration Reform (12/10/21) 20:25

2+ y ago20:25

20:25

Today we examine the Biden administration's Build Back Better Act, $100 billion dollars of which is sought to be allocated to immigration reform. Please note that this act has already passed the House but at the time of this recording on 12/10/21 it has not yet passed the Senate and is not officially enacted. We’ll walk through the key immigration …

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Sarah Amendola | USCIS Automatic Work Authorizations Policy Change 17:05

2+ y ago17:05

17:05

On November 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security entered into a settlement with plaintiffs, significantly changing USCIS policy regarding work authorization for qualified H-4 and L-2 status holders. On November 12, 2021, USCIS updated its Policy Manual to reflect these changes. USCIS and CBP are working to reflect these changes on For…

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Rose Cahn | Immigrant Post-Conviction Relief Project 34:18

2+ y ago34:18

34:18

Joining today is Senior Staff Attorney for Immigrant legal Resource Center, Rose Cahn. Rose oversees the resource center’s pro bono Immigrant Post-Conviction Relief Project, coauthors many manuals at the cusp of criminal and immigration law, and was instrumental in drafting California Penal Code § 1473.7, a landmark piece of legislation that create…

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Maunica Sthanki | Women in Law 46:52

2+ y ago46:52

46:52

This September Erickson Immigration Group hosted their Women in Law event, which highlights the contributions and stories of pivotal women who work in immigration law. This event was led by EIG’s Erickson Immigration Group’s Partner, Hiba Anver. In this conversation, Policy and Advocacy Strategist, Maunica Sthanki joins Hiba to share her story. The…

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Dr. Parag Khanna | A Data-Driven Prediction of the Migration and Social Trends Tomorrow 27:35

2+ y ago27:35

27:35

Global Strategy Advisor and best-selling author Dr. Parag Khanna joins Immigration Nerds. Dr. Parag is the Founder & Managing Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario-based strategic advisory firm, a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, and Author of the latest book titled “MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us” (2021). FutureMap has developed…

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Ari Shaw Ingrid Eagly | LGBT ASYLUM Cases in the US and Recommendations for Better Tracking 23:32

2+ y ago23:32

23:32

Today, Ari Shaw Director of International Programs at the Williams Institute, and Ingrid Eagly Law Professor at UCLA joins Immigration Nerds. The Williams Institute conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. In March earlier this year, the team completed a comprehensive research paper titled LGBT …

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