Immigration Nerds
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Natalie Ram | Collecting DNA at the Border: A Thin Line Between Security and Privacy
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02/13/20 • 25 min
In January, the government began collecting DNA from detainees at the border to ensure that families are who they say they are, but how may this act of security, result in encroaching upon our private lives.
Helping us this week is Natalie Ram, Associate Professor of Law at the University of Maryland. Natalie is a top scholar on the intersection of genetic privacy and the law, publishing groundbreaking research in Harvard Law Review, Stanford Law, Columbia and many more.
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Kate Rice | An Unlikely Alliance: How the Refugee Crisis Unites Partisan Groups in Conservative America
Immigration Nerds
02/27/20 • 19 min
Author and Refugee Resettlement Coordinator Kate Rice joins the podcast.
Link to Kate's Book: How The Refugee Crisis Unites Americans
We discuss refugee resettlement and the surprising way it unifies the left with the right, the secular with the religious, particularly in the Bible Belt and other red states.
Get Involved Below:
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services https://www.lirs.org/
World Relief https://worldrelief.org/
Church World Service https://cwsglobal.org/
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants https://refugees.org/
International Rescue Committee https://help.rescue.org/.
Episcopal Migration Ministries https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/
UNHCR UN High Commissioner for Refugees https://give.unrefugees.org/
American Business Immigrant Coalition ABIC.US
Maine Business Immigrant Coalition https://mainebic.org/
Texas Business Immigration Coalition https://www.texasbic.biz/
BREAKING NEWS: Temporary Immigration Suspension
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04/21/20 • 2 min
"In light of the attack from the Invisible Enemy, as well as the need to protect the jobs of our GREAT American Citizens, I will be signing an Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States!" That was tweeted by President Trump, shortly after 10pm Monday, last night.
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02/20/20 • 15 min
In this episode, we identify the unlikely driving force that helps pull the levers of migration, public health outbreaks. Pandemics, like the novel coronavirus, can initiate and influence the movement of citizens around the world.
To help us navigate the uncertainty, we talk to Dr. Erin Sorrell, a member of the Center for Global Health Science and Security as well as an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Georgetown University.
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H-2A Visas and Worker Protections
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09/19/24 • 21 min
The labor shortage facing America’s farmers and ranchers is persistent and costly. The H-2A visa program for temporary agricultural workers is a critical option for this business. Host Lauren Clarke is joined by immigration attorney L.J. D'Arrigo to explain the H-2A program's purpose, requirements, and challenges for both employers and workers. Plus, get the latest on DOL’s recent regulatory changes and ongoing litigation.
GUEST: Leonard J. D'Arrigo / Harris Beach
HOST: Lauren Clarke, Erickson Immigration Group Managing Attorney
NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor, Partner & Shareholder
PRODUCER: Adam Belmar
SHOW RESOURCE LINKS:
- Biden’s New H-2A Rule Expands Protections and Increases Oversight for Migrant Workers, American Immigration Council
- Georgia sues Biden administration over plan to expand farmworker rights, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Josh Doherty | Ayuda: Support for Immigrants in Need
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11/21/19 • 19 min
Ayuda is a non-profit service provider that offers immigration and family law assistance, in addition to social and language access support for low-income immigrants in the US. They specialize in services for “Dreamers,” survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, as well as LGBTQ immigrants. Josh shares more about their growing initiatives and the driving motivations behind their mission.
New Obstacles for F-1 Visa Athletes
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04/05/24 • 19 min
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 reporting by Andrew Kreighbaum
International Student-Athlete Participation
GUEST: Andrew Kreighbaum, Immigration Reporter, Bloomberg Law
HOST: Lauren Clarke
NEWS NERD: Rob Taylor
PRODUCER: Adam Belmar
High-Risk Areas | Global Travel Restrictions
Immigration Nerds
03/17/20 • 4 min
A brief list of the travel restriction status of major countries.
United States - 0:56
China - 1:15
South Korea - 1:34
Japan - 2:02
France - 2:20
Germany - 2:59
Italy - 3:09
Bob Leonard | Why Rural America Needs Immigrants
Immigration Nerds
08/05/21 • 26 min
Former University of Mexico Anthropology professor, New York Times contributor, and author of the “Deep Midwest” Bob Leonard joins.
We discuss:
- Rural America economic growth problem
- The career opportunity for immigrants
- Skills needed
- Bridging social and cultural differences
Africa, Australia and New Zealand | Global Travel Restrictions
Immigration Nerds
03/17/20 • 3 min
A brief list of the travel restriction status of major countries in Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Kenya - 0:54
Ghana - 1:17
Morocco - 1:29
Namibia - 1:59
South Africa - 2:09
Australia - 2:26
New Zealand - 2:48
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FAQ
How many episodes does Immigration Nerds have?
Immigration Nerds currently has 216 episodes available.
What topics does Immigration Nerds cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Immigration Nerds?
The episode title 'Natalie Ram | Collecting DNA at the Border: A Thin Line Between Security and Privacy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Immigration Nerds?
The average episode length on Immigration Nerds is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Immigration Nerds released?
Episodes of Immigration Nerds are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Immigration Nerds?
The first episode of Immigration Nerds was released on Jun 18, 2018.
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