Immigration Nerds

Discover how a Sri Lankan immigrant's love for his mother's cooking sparked a culinary revolution in Sydney. Shaun Christie-David's Colombo Social isn't just serving up delicious dishes – it's changing lives. From empowering refugees to bridging cultural divides, learn how food is becoming a powerful force for social change in Australia. This is the third episode of Immigration Nerd’s special series: Food of Immigrants where we celebrate cultural heritage and fostering community understanding through food. GUEST: Shaun Chistie-David, Chief Executive Officer – Plate it Forward [https://plateitforward.org.au/] HOST: Lauren Clarke, PRODUCER: Adam Belmar

In this special episode of the Immigration Nerds Podcast, host Lauren Clarke welcomes renowned UCLA law professor Hiroshi Motomura for an in-depth discussion on the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Hart-Celler Act. Professor Motomura provides a detailed analysis of this landmark legislation, explaining how it fundamentally changed U.S. immigration policy by abolishing the discriminatory national origins quota system and establishing a new framework based on family reunification and attracting skilled labor. He describes the act as a "sea change" in American immigration law and frames it within the broader context of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. This special episode offers listeners a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of a pivotal moment in U.S. immigration history and its lasting effects on American society. GUEST:  Hiroshi Motomura, Susan Westerberg Prager Distinguished Professor of Law, UCLA School of Law HOST: Lauren Clarke PRODUCER: Adam Belmar SHOW RESOURCE LINKS: * Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 (Hart–Celler Act) [https://www.lbjlibrary.org/news-and-press/media-kits/immigration-and-nationality-act] * Hiroshi Motomura / UCLA School of Law [https://law.ucla.edu/faculty/faculty-profiles/hiroshi-motomura]

In October 2023, President Biden issued the "Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence" with special actions related to immigration and the advancement of AI. This newest episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast looks at how President Biden's Executive Order is impacting immigration, the progress for the implementation of these actions and the deadlines being met, and, perhaps, most importantly, what challenges confront the adaptation of immigration policies to rapidly evolving AI technologies. Immigration Nerds Host Lauren Clarke is joined by special guest Sophie Alcorn for a review on AI and immigration.   GUEST: Sophie Alcorn, Founder, Alcorn Immigration Law and Host, The Sophie Alcorn Podcast HOST: Lauren Clarke, Erickson Immigration Group Senior Attorney NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor, Erickson Immigration Group Partner & Shareholder PRODUCER: Adam Belmar SHOW RESOURCE LINKS: * Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. 10/30/23 [https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence/]

In this episode of Immigration Nerds, host Lauren Clarke and Erickson Immigration Group attorneys Andy Finkle and Kai Bostock discuss three major immigration policy changes announced in June 2024. They break down President Biden's executive orders on asylum seekers, new work visa processes for DACA recipients, and a parole program for undocumented spouses of US citizens. (This episode was recorded before the Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference.) Guests: Andy Finkle, Senior Managing Attorney, EIG and Kai Bostock, Associate Attorney, EIG Host: Lauren Clarke Producer: Adam Belmar SHOW RESOURCE LINKS: * White House FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together [https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/06/18/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-actions-to-keep-families-together/] * White House FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Secure the Border [https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/06/04/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-actions-to-secure-the-border/]

In this episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we hear the inspiring story of two expats from Somaliland who are transforming lives through education. Asha Farah, founder of the Burao Academy of Science & Technology, and Yasmin Mirreh, EIG Senior Attorney and volunteer and advocate, talk about how STEM education has become a beacon of hope for Somali youth. Learn how their transnational community leverages the power of immigration to create opportunities and foster global connections. Be inspired by the academy's remarkable achievements in STEM education and its impact on students, families, and the future of Somaliland. Don't miss this powerful episode that celebrates the potential of education and the resilience of the human spirit. Tune in to Immigration Nerds now! HOST: Lauren Clarke GUESTS: Yasmin Mirreh, Senior Attorney, International Practice, EIG; Asha Farah, Co-Founder, Burao Academy of Science and Technology located in Somaliland NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor PRODUCER: Adam Belmar SHOW RESOURCE LINKS: * Burao Academy of Science and Technology located in Somaliland [https://www.buraoacademy.org/] * Somaliland Professionals Association of America (SLPA) [https://myslpa.org/]