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EIG is a leading corporate immigration law firm, providing comprehensive business immigration, global migration, and compliance solutions that enable companies to hire the best and brightest talent worldwide. Founded in 1987 and immigration practice started in 1998, EIG has over 25 years of experience delivering its signature 'Perfect Plus' service — dedicated legal teams offering remarkable resul... more

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What is a plate of food supposed to do in a room full of diplomats? Make the room go quiet.

Craig Harnden was seven when he asked his mother what you call someone who cooks for a living. From packet cake mixes in a Bristol kitchen, he went on to Mic... more

What if the thing an immigration lawyer did all month was lunch?

Once a month, on a Sunday, a group of AILA DC attorneys and paralegals sits down at a restaurant chosen to match the book they have all just read — a Salvadoran kitchen for Jonathan Bl... more

The wage floor for H-2A got rewritten on August 3, 2026, and farm workers stand to lose up to $5.4 billion a year. The worker protection rule is rescinded, demand is at a record high, and a federal court just called the whole thing unlawful. LJ D'Arr... more

On June 30th, the Supreme Court struck down the president's birthright citizenship order 6–3 in Trump v. Barbara, with Chief Justice Roberts writing that children born to parents unlawfully or temporarily present here are citizens at birth. Six weeks... more

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Craig Harden
Head chef at the British Embassy in Washington, DC
British Embassy in Washington, DC
Episode: The Embassy Chef: Every Day's a Learning Day
Ariel Rawls
Attorney at Grossman Young & Hammond, organizer of AILA DC's Belonging Book Club
Grossman Young & Hammond; AILA DC
Episode: The Belonging Book Club
LJ D'Arrigo
Immigration attorney specializing in agricultural law
Harris Beach Murtha, Albany NY
Episode: H-2A Wage Bombshell
Jack Chin
Edward L. Barrett, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Legal Education at UC Davis School of Law
UC Davis School of Law
Episode: What the Birth Tourism Order Means at the Visa Window
Dan Berger
Partner at Green & Spiegel; academic fellow at Cornell Law School
Green & Spiegel; Cornell Law School
Episode: Duration of Status: What Changes September 15
Luis Zaldivar
Business Engagement Director at the American Business Immigration Coalition
American Business Immigration Coalition
Episode: The TPS Deadline Chaos — What It Actually Means
Alex Knapp
Forbes Senior Editor who co-edited the Forbes 250 list
Forbes
Episode: Forbes 250: Inside America's Most Successful Living Immigrants List
Rob Taylor
News and nerding chief, Ericsson Immigration Group partner
Ericsson Immigration Group
Episode: Who’s Watching the Pool? The J-1 Visa and America's Lifeguard Problem
Mark Overmann
Executive Director, Alliance for International Exchange
Alliance for International Exchange
Episode: Who’s Watching the Pool? The J-1 Visa and America's Lifeguard Problem

Hosts

Lauren Clarke
Managing Attorney at Ericsson Immigration Group; host and commentator on immigration policy and business impact
Rob Taylor
Partner at Ericsson Immigration Group; news-focused co-host with emphasis on policy updates and practical implications

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Good info go HR professionals

    Great info!!! Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clbdancer27
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    onesongglory115
    United States8 years ago
  • Great Production

    Very good sound quality and great to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harisa Lagji
    United States8 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 States8 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 States8 years ago

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Great source for understanding how policy shifts impact real-world hiring and talent strategy.
The host brings clarity to complex topics and invites strong guests from the field.
Shows depth and reliable immigration coverage with expert guests.
High production quality and insightful policy context.
Consistently practical and timely for employers and practitioners.

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The Belonging Book Club
Q: How do you choose books and handle disagreements within the group?
Books are voted on by the membership, with a majority deciding the reads; the club has navigated differing perspectives politely, sometimes sparking debates about endings or representations, but always returning to constructive dialogue and shared experiences.
The Belonging Book Club
Q: How big is the Belonging Book Club and who participates?
There is a core group of about six to eight regulars with a broader online network of around 50 members; attendees come from nonprofits, private firms, solo practitioners, paralegals, and other legal-adjacent roles, reflecting a wide mix of lived immigration experiences.
The Belonging Book Club
Q: Whose idea was it to start the Belonging Book Club and what did you hope it would achieve beyond a Happy Hour?
It started from a committee meeting in 2024 with a former member proposing a book-club format to foster genuine dialogue, accessibility, and a sense of belonging beyond traditional networking; the aim was to create a daylight space where people could talk openly as humans, not just professionals.
The TPS Deadline Chaos — What It Actually Means
Q: What is topping the news feed today?
Rob outlines international and domestic updates, including the USMCA status, new USCIS TPS guidance, and global fee changes, emphasizing how these feed into the broader TPS discussion.
Forbes 250: Inside America's Most Successful Living Immigrants List
Q: What are some standout examples that illustrate the broader intent behind the list beyond financial success?
Examples include athletes who achieved lasting impact, Nobel laureates, and entrepreneurs who built enduring institutions; the emphasis is on multi-faceted success and reinvention, not only monetary wealth.

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

A high-signal, policy-forward show that blends brisk news briefings with deep-dive legal and practical analysis on U.S. immigration. Episodes cover birthright citizenship, duration of status changes, TPS dynamics, the H-1B program, cross-border hiring, and visa bottlenecks, often anchored by guest experts and practitioners who translate complex policy into actionable guidance for employers, attorneys, and students. Noteworthy elements include a steady stream of technical guests (lawyers, academics, think-tank voices) and timely, scenario-based discussions that connect policy shifts to real-world outcomes for businesses and individuals. The show frequently weaves strategic business implications with legal context, offering listeners practica... more

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