Prima Law Podcast

Join us as we explore the consequences of the Laken Riley Act as we expect it to be signed into law within the first hours of the Trump administration. This law has far reaching effects on the practice of immigration law and the process for immigrants with new grounds of inadmissibility and grounds of removal and even an expansion of mandatory detention.

“Join us as we explore the contentious world of H-1B visas - are they a pathway to innovation or a threat to American jobs? Tune in for an in-depth examination of this complex issue, featuring expert analysis and insights from all sides of the debate. From the tech industry’s reliance on foreign workers to concerns about job displacement, we’ll delve into the facts and figures behind this polarizi...

As the latest episode in this series, listen and do.  If you are unwilling to hustle, you are leaving money on the table and you are limiting your potential.  You are consequently limiting your firm's ability to do good in the world.  There is no "one" way to hustle.  With other legal tech franchises wanting to subjugate and compete with you (a licensed lawyer), you have no oth...

This episode focuses on the get-rich-quick myth of the one big case.  Us humans are oh-so-susceptible to the siren's call of easy money.  Listen up and build your firm to withstand the storms of the future. This episode is dedicated to building or rebuilding your law firm. We all know that from the devastation of the pandemic, it has been either difficult to start a business and many exi...

This episode is dedicated to building or rebuilding your law firm. We all know that from the devastation of the pandemic, it has been either difficult to start a business and many existing law firms have seen a dramatic slow down. We're putting all of that aside and preparing for success. In this nine part series we're going to discuss the ways to succeed as you rebuild your firm into in modern ma...

This is the sixth episode in a nine part series dedicated to building or rebuilding your law firm. We all know that from the devastation of the pandemic, it has been either difficult to start a business and many existing law firms have seen a dramatic slow down. We're putting all of that aside and preparing for success. In this nine part series we're going to discuss the ways to succeed as you reb...

This is the fifth episode in a nine part series dedicated to building or rebuilding your law firm. We all know that from the devastation of the pandemic, it has been either difficult to start a business and many existing law firms have seen a dramatic slow down. We're putting all of that aside and preparing for success. In this nine part series we're going to discuss the ways to succeed as you reb...

This is the third episode in a nine part series dedicated to building or rebuilding your law firm. We all know that from the devastation of the pandemic, it has been either difficult to start a business and many existing law firms have seen a dramatic slow down. We're putting all of that aside and preparing for success. In this nine part series we're going to discuss the ways to succeed as you reb...

This is the second episode in a nine part series dedicated to building or rebuilding your law firm. We all know that from the devastation of the pandemic, it has been either difficult to start a business and many existing law firms have seen a dramatic slow down. We're putting all of that aside and preparing for success. In this nine part series we're going to discuss the ways to succeed as you re...

This is the first episode in a nine part series dedicated to building or rebuilding your law firm. We all know that from the devastation of the pandemic, it has been either difficult to start a business and many existing law firms have seen a dramatic slow down. We're putting all of that aside and preparing for success. In this nine part series we're going to discuss the ways to succeed as you reb...

This is the first episode in a nine part series dedicated to building or rebuilding your law firm. We all know that from the devastation of the pandemic, it has been either difficult to start a business and many existing law firms have seen a dramatic slow down. We're putting all of that aside and preparing for success. In this nine part series we're going to discuss the ways to succeed as you reb...

Atty. Brad Banias and Atty. Betzold discuss their recent published decision issued in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.  The 6th Circuit ruled in favor of the the Plaintiffs in Edmer Barrios Garcia v. DHS, et al.  In these combined cases that were disposed of by the lower courts on the government's motion to dismiss, here the appellate court ruled that the court has jurisdiction under th...

Attorney Brad Banias and Attorney James Betzold review oral arguments that took place in July of 2021 in the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Arguments were heard on the subject of Employment Authorization Documents and placement on the waitlist for U-Visa applicants.

This interview is with Gilmer Barrios, one of the many Bella Legal Assistants who are serving immigration attorneys with casework.  Gilmer shares a little about himself with his previous job working with native cultures in the Colombian rainforest.

In this episode, we meet with Kristin Schneck of Schneck Immigration Law, which won the prestigous Clio Reisman Award in 2020 for "Best New Law Firm."  We discuss managing a woman-owned firm in 2020 and her incredible success in asylum cases.

In this episode, Attorney Betzold discusses with Attorney Mikrut, some of the odd cases that have appeared in researching federal district court cases and other relevant topics like the Supreme Court.

In this Episode, attorney Betzold is joined by Founder and CEO of Bella Legal Assistants (Angela Narvaez Betzold) and while on Beaver Island, MI they discuss some of the important things to remember when hiring staff and how to make sure they feel valued so they will stay with you.  This episode is brought to you by PrimaFacieNow.com, the immigration practitioners preferred tool for filling f...

In this episode Attorney Betzold, discusses the case of a client who just couldn't catch a break.  Immigration issues, Removal Proceedings, Falsely Accused of Auto Theft, Falsely Accused of DUI and Destruction of Property, Re-Arrested by ICE and Bonded out a second time.  This is a fun one.  And in the YouTube version, you can see the beautiful north.

In this episode I take you on one of my bike rides in the nethermost parts of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and discuss one of the fun and unique cases I have handled which we will refer to as "Burma Man."  One of the highlights of my career and there is a happy ending.  I also talk about other things that come to mind as I ride the woods.  Check out the video on Facebook and YouT...

In this episode, we talk with Attorney Bradley Jenkins who is the federal litigation attorney at CLINIC. www.cliniclegal.org  Attorney Jenkins was the lead on LMM v. Cuccinelli where the court ruled that Cuccinelli was illegally appointed to lead USCIS.  As always, this show is brought to you byPrimaFacieNow.com  the immigration professional’s preferred choice for auto-filling forms...

In this episode, we speak with immigration attorney Abeer Amin from New York City and discuss H-1Bs, L-1a/b visas, presidential proclamations and more. As always, this show is brought to you byPrimaFacieNow.com  the immigration professional’s preferred choice for auto-filling forms, assembling the final package to submit to the government, and manage your caseload. Over the last four years, w...

In this episode we met with attorney Sabrina Damast who plays a very active role in American Immigration Lawyers Association, she's well published and has provided many trainings and seminars on the practice of immigration law. Early in her career she clerked for an immigration judge and has a unique perspective on the Immigration Court process. In this episode, we discuss some habeas petitions an...

In this episode we spoke with attorney Rob heroy who shares a number of stories about obtaining habeas relief in state and federal court, he also shares a great story about a CO2 missile and defending an immigration lawyer in federal court  who was being bullied by an immigration judge.  You can find more information about attorney Rob Heroy at http://gcllg.com/ As always this show is br...

In this episode, we talk with attorney Pastor about her long career of taking the difficult cases to Federal Court, including naturalization and denaturalization cases. Attorney Pastor is responsible for positive precedent in the 6th circuit regarding when the clock starts ticking on the 120-day decision period where USCIS must issue a decision on the Naturalization application.  You can find...

In this episode, we speak with attorney Courtney Rineer about taking immigration cases to federal court and she shares a case with us we're due to a very minor scrivener's error, USCIS gave her an extremely hard time and denied the case instead of issuing an RFP. She has a great story about how that case turned out and why immigration attorneys should take everything to Federal Court. As always th...