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Artwork for Immigration Nerds

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Can America's immigration system handle the 2026 FIFA World Cup? With 3 million daily travelers expected and visa wait times stretching hundreds of days in key countries, we're facing unprecedented challenges.

Ryan Propis from the US Travel Associa... more

Host Lauren Clarke dives into major H-1B developments with immigration reporter Andrew Kreighbaum from Bloomberg Law. They discuss the Trump administration's proposed weighted selection rule that cleared White House review, which could fundamentally ... more

Host Lauren Clarke and immigration policy analyst Cecilia Esterline from the Niskanen Center break down the latest USCIS data on the Immigration Nerds. With an 18% drop in case completions and I-90 applications seeing 938% longer processing times, th... more

American farms are facing an unprecedented workforce crisis as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) programs for multiple countries terminate this August, threatening to remove an estimated 76,000 agricultural workers from the labor force. But what does ... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Propis
VP of Security and Facilitation at US Travel Association
US Travel Association
Episode: The Beautiful Game Meets Border Security: FIFA World Cup 2026
Andrew Kreighbaum
Immigration reporter at Bloomberg Law
Bloomberg Law
Episode: How New H-1B Rules Could Reshape Foreign Worker Entry to the US
Cecilia Esterline
Senior Immigration Policy Analyst at the Niskanen Center.
Niskanen Center
Episode: USCIS By The Numbers When Policy Meets Administrative Reality
LJ D'Arrigo
Immigration attorney with deep experience in agricultural labor law
Harris Beach law firm
Episode: August 5th Cliff: How Humanitarian Parole and TPS Terminations Are Reshaping American Agriculture
Rajani LaRocca
Physician, award-winning author, and naturalized US citizen
Episode: An Independence Day Reflection: The Journey to American Citizenship
Amanda Bergson-Shilcock
Senior Fellow at the National Skills Coalition
National Skills Coalition
Episode: Immigration Solutions for America's Care Workforce Crisis
Adrian Miller
Two-time James Beard Award winner and food historian
Episode: Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History
Debra Chang
Chef and recipe developer who adapted historical recipes for modern kitchens
Episode: Asian Heritage Chefs in White House History
Dr. Tara Watson
Economist specializing in US social policy with expertise in immigration economics.
Brookings Institution
Episode: How Immigration Impacts the Solvency and Sustainability of Social Security

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Lauren Clarke
Managing Attorney at Erickson Immigration Group and host of the podcast, Lauren Clarke is an immigration attorney with a deep understanding of the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. She regularly engages with both legal and socially relevant immigration topics, providing insights and facilitating discussions with various experts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Good info go HR professionals

    Great info!!! Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clbdancer27
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Presents information in clear manner and is fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    onesongglory115
    United States7 years ago
  • Great Production

    Very good sound quality and great to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harisa Lagji
    United States7 years ago
  • Immigration’s pulse

    This podcast manages to present the latest in policy or legal changes in immigration and the possible implications in a way that in a practical and sensible way. Not only is one of the brightest young legal minds in the industry running the podcast, but there is a parade of well known and well respected experts sitting down and gracing his podcast. A must for all those interested in having an intelligent, well informed conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Friedbrain703
    United States7 years ago
  • The host

    Ian is very articulate and almost reaches out and forces people to subscribe with his narrative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drake rogers
    United States7 years ago

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The quality of the guests and their firsthand experiences resonates positively, fostering a sense of community and connection among listeners interested in immigration matters.
Listeners appreciate the clear and engaging discussion of complex immigration topics, often noting the podcast as a key resource for reliable information.
Many reviews highlight the informative content that breaks down legal intricacies into understandable segments, making it accessible for a wider audience.

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An Independence Day Reflection: The Journey to American Citizenship
Q: Can you talk more about the significance of that choice, particularly as you experienced as a teenager?
LaRocca reflects on the value of choosing citizenship, emphasizing that the effort behind that choice makes it more meaningful compared to inherited citizenship.
An Independence Day Reflection: The Journey to American Citizenship
Q: What inspired you to share this personal story through children's literature?
Rajani LaRocca was inspired to write about her naturalization journey after bonding with fellow writers who are also naturalized citizens, realizing there was a lack of children's books on this topic.
USCIS By The Numbers When Policy Meets Administrative Reality
Q: What is the cost to individuals or the labor market of the trends we are seeing?
Cecilia notes that enforcement policies on irregular immigration could lead to individuals losing work authorization and ultimately impact the U.S. economy negatively.
USCIS By The Numbers When Policy Meets Administrative Reality
Q: Are the increased processing times an intended feature of the administration's goals?
Cecilia argues that the backlogs are an unintended consequence of rapidly changing policies, despite not serving enforcement interests either.
USCIS By The Numbers When Policy Meets Administrative Reality
Q: How much of the decline in case completions can we attribute to the policy changes?
Cecilia explains that the decline is due to a combination of factors, including the transition period after a new administration takes charge but warns it signals worse conditions ahead.

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What is Immigration Nerds about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on immigration issues, the content offers insights into various aspects of the U.S. immigration system, policies, and personal stories that highlight the immigrant experience. There is a strong emphasis on the complexities of immigration law, especially concerning skilled workers and their journeys, alongside the broader implications of current immigration policies on families and industries. Unique elements include a blend of personal anecdotes, legal analysis, and expert interviews, providing listeners with both relatable stories and technical information relevant to immigration and its impact on society.

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Which podcasts are similar to Immigration Nerds?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Immigration Nerds:

1. The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
2. This Week in Immigration
3. The NPR Politics Podcast
4. The Ezra Klein Show
5. Immigration Review

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Immigration Nerds launched 7 years ago and published 200 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Immigration Nerds include:

1. Ryan Propis
2. Andrew Kreighbaum
3. Cecilia Esterline
4. LJ D'Arrigo
5. Rajani LaRocca
6. Amanda Bergson-Shilcock
7. Adrian Miller
8. Debra Chang

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