#448 John's Top 10 for Immigration Lawyers [Dec 9, 2025]

Episode 448 covers the Top 10 Immigration Updates of the Week, including the U.S. National Defense Strategy's immigration impact, DOS social-media vetting, India visa interview delays, reduced EAD validity, USCIS biometrics restrictions, ICE detention numbers, H-1B enforcement expansion, proposed $5,000 arrest fees, Lozada issues, and this week's AI and service tips for immigration lawyers.

A fast, high-value briefing for practitioners.

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 Timestamps:
00:00 – Opening
00:33 – Episode Introduction
01:55 – The 2025 National Defense Strategy of the United States
04:30 – DOS to Expand Online Presence Screening & Vetting
05:44 – Work Permits: Proposal to Reduce Validity from 5 Years to 18 Months
07:44 – Class Certification: Detaining All EWI Entrants (Matter of Yajure-Hurtado)
08:06 – Mid-Roll Break
08:43 – USCIS Launches New Center to Strengthen Immigration Operations
10:13 – U.S. Border Patrol Proposes $5,000 "Rest Fee" for Illegal Crossers
10:38 – Department of Labor Expands H-1B Oversight & Enforcement Authority
11:42 – Case Strategy: Motion to Reopen for a Client
12:20 – AI Update: Year-to-Date Performance in Our CRM
16:26 – Service Tip: The Power of Proactive Communication & Responsiveness
18:01 – Outro

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