{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#446 The New Reality of Employment Immigration w\/ Bob Webber, Esq.","description":"In Episode 446, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. sits down with Bob Webber, Esq. for a candid breakdown of the state of employment-based immigration going into 2026. From Trump-era shifts to visa backlogs, AI disruption, declining F-1 numbers, stricter NIW standards, and rising USCIS fees \u2014 Bob explains why this is the most challenging landscape the field has seen in decades. A must-watch for immigration lawyers navigating H-1Bs, PERM, EB categories, consultation demand, and practice strategy during a rapidly changing political and economic climate.  Spotify |  iTunes |  YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps 00:00 \u2014 Opening 00:33 \u2014 Introduction 04:36 \u2014 How Bob Webber Entered Employment-Based Immigration 05:22 \u2014 Impact of the Trump Administration on Immigration Law 06:45 \u2014 Three Categories Affecting Employment-Based Immigration 06:59 \u2014 Quotas 08:14 \u2014 Economic Factors 09:58 \u2014 How AI Is Changing Employment-Based Practice 14:06 \u2014 Projected Immigration Growth for 2026 15:01 \u2014 Biden Administration Filing Fee Increase 17:02 \u2014 How 2025 Played Out 18:29 \u2014 H-1B Processing Delays 19:19 \u2014 Growing Demand for Employment-Based Lawyers in Law Firms 22:40 \u2014 Decrease in Domestic Nurses 26:13 \u2014 The F-1 Feeder System 29:20 \u2014 Self-Care for U.S. Immigration Attorneys 34:44 \u2014 Adapting to Immigration Challenges Under the Trump Administration 37:20 \u2014&amp;nbsp; LinkedIn marketing 41:09 \u2014 Outro  Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00\u201311:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets &amp;amp; DS-260 - Interview prep &amp;amp; follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here! &amp;nbsp;Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED):    E-2 Course   EB-1A Course   Get the Toolbox Magazine!&amp;nbsp;   Join our community (Lawyers Only)   Get Started in Immigration Law!  The Marriage\/Family-Based Green Card course is for you   Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox  ","author_name":"The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards &amp; Citizenship: Practice &amp; Policy","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ILTBox.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39287020\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196222925"}