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A Business Immigration Podcast with David Z. Brown, Managing Partner of Brown Immigration Law

Welcome to “I’ll Call you From the Car,” a business immigration podcast hosted by David Z. Brown, Founder and Managing Partner of Brown Immigration Law, a top 30 North American Immigration Firm.

With nearly 30 years of business immigration experience, host David Z. Brown dives into various business immigration topics to keep listeners up to date with current trends and information on various visa types and immigration processes. During his frequent travels, his team is used to him saying ‘can I call you from the car?’ to discuss various case strategies and updates. Join us to dive into the world of business immigration, one quick ‘car chat’ at a time!

Latest Episodes

Three significant immigration developments emerged this week, each with important implications for employers and foreign nationals. In this episode, David Zaritzky Brown breaks down the... Listen to this episode

Three Major Immigration Updates Every Employer Should Know
Why are so many immigration policies ending up in court?In this episode of I'll Call You From the Car, David Brown examines the growing number... Listen to this episode

The Immigration System on Trial
Several recent immigration developments may seem unrelated, but together they paint a clear picture of where U.S. immigration policy is heading.In this episode of I'll... Listen to this episode

The Bigger Picture: What These Immigration Changes Really Mean
In this special episode of I'll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown provides an immediate analysis of the birthright citizenship ruling while examining... Listen to this episode

Birthright Citizenship Survives: What SCOTUS Ruling Really Means
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown breaks down the latest legal developments surrounding the controversial $100,000 H-1B fee... Listen to this episode

What Just Happened to the $100K H-1B Fee?
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown discusses the growing disconnect between client expectations, rapidly evolving technology, and today’s... Listen to this episode

The Context Gap in AI Generated Legal Advice
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown breaks down a significant Friday afternoon policy shift by the administration aimed... Listen to this episode

Why Adjustment of Status is Suddenly in the Spotlight
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown reflects on the first 500 days of the Trump administration and the... Listen to this episode

The State of U.S. Immigration After 500 Days
In this episode of I’ll Call Your From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown discusses major immigration policy changes currently under consideration and what they could... Listen to this episode

The Hidden Consequences of Proposed Immigration Reform
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown discusses the O-1 agent petition and why it can be such a... Listen to this episode

How O-1 Agent Petitions Create Strategic Flexibility
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David explains the O-1 visa and why it is a powerful option for highly skilled... Listen to this episode

Understanding the O-1 Visa
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David breaks down the J-1 visa, focusing on intern and trainee categories. He explains who... Listen to this episode

The J-1 Visa Explained
Join David as he breaks down the E-3 visa, an often overlooked but highly valuable option for Australian professionals. Drawing on decades of experience and... Listen to this episode

Understanding the E-3 Visa
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David breaks down prevailing wages and why they matter for employers navigating H-1B, E-3, and... Listen to this episode

Prevailing Wages Explained for Employers
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David checks in while preparing to speak at a General Counsel conference in Chicago. He... Listen to this episode

Hidden Compliance Risks for Companies "Doing Everything Right"
In this timely episode, David Zaritzky Brown breaks down the Supreme Court’s review of birthright citizenship following President Donald Trump’s executive order. Drawing on decades... Listen to this episode

Birthright Citizenship on Trial
In this episode, David Zaritzky Brown breaks down the growing role of ICE at U.S. airports. He explains how immigration enforcement has evolved and intensified... Listen to this episode

ICE at the Gate What Is Happening at U.S. Airports
On the 20th anniversary of Brown Immigration Law, David reflects on two decades of advocacy in business immigration. Moving beyond paperwork, he shares how thoughtful... Listen to this episode

20 Years of Advocacy in Action
In this one year milestone episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown breaks down key changes in the H-1B cap season.... Listen to this episode

Driving Into Year Two: The H-1B Cap Breakdown
In the 52nd episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown reflects on why due process is fundamental to the U.S. immigration... Listen to this episode

Due Process and the ICE Whistleblower
As I’ll Call You From the Car approaches its one-year mark, David breaks down what professionals need to understand about traveling to the United States... Listen to this episode

ESTA Explained: What you Need to Know
In this episode of I’ll Call You from the Car, David discusses escalating immigration enforcement tactics and a recent shooting involving Mirmar Martinez, a Chicago... Listen to this episode

ICE and Mirmar Martinez: What Happened in Chicago
This H-1B cap season brings a major shift: a wage-based weighted lottery system that could significantly change selection odds.In this episode of I’ll Call You... Listen to this episode

Understanding This Year’s H-1B Cap Season
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, immigration attorney David Zaritzky Brown draws on 28 years of experience and shares his personal... Listen to this episode

Family Separation and ICE Detention
Groundhog Day takes on a new meaning in this episode as Managing Partner of Brown Immigration Law, David Zaritzky Brown, examines what keeps repeating in... Listen to this episode

Groundhog Day in Business Immigration Law
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown reflects on the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two Minneapolis... Listen to this episode

ICE Enforcement in Minneapolis and National Impact
Join David this week as he breaks down the sudden pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries. He explains what the pause actually covers,... Listen to this episode

Immigrant Visa Processing Paused for 75 Countries: What You Need to Know
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David unpacks the newest lump of coal for employers and foreign nationals alike, the newly... Listen to this episode

Wage Leveling and the H-1B Cap Season Ahead
Join David Zaritzky Brown as he talks about the most recent decision from Judge Beryl Howell on the $100,000 H-1B fee. He sees the ruling... Listen to this episode

Latest Court Decision on the $100K H-1B Fee
As 2025 comes to a close, David Zaritzky Brown reflects on one of the most divisive and chaotic years in modern U.S. immigration history. From... Listen to this episode

End-of-Year Reflection on Immigration Policy in 2025
Join David Zaritzky Brown as he examines the proposed Trump Gold Card. He explains what the program claims to offer, how it compares to existing... Listen to this episode

The Trump Gold Card: What We Know So Far
As the holiday season approaches, this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car finds David breaking down the growing challenges of U.S. visa processing... Listen to this episode

Why Visa Appointment Planning Matters This Holiday Season
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown, Managing Partner at Brown Immigration Law, breaks down a series of troubling... Listen to this episode

Unlawful Detentions and Unsettling Trends in U.S. Immigration
David Zaritzky Brown returns this week on I’ll Call You From the Car to explain what employers and foreign workers should know as the H... Listen to this episode

What to Expect This H-1B Lottery Season
In this episode, David explains what he calls the immigration ecosystem and why it matters right now. He talks about the 52 million immigrants living... Listen to this episode

Inside the Immigration Ecosystem
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David breaks down why I-9 compliance has become increasingly important under the current administration. He... Listen to this episode

What Employers Need to Know: Understanding the I-9
In this episode, David Zaritzky Brown, Managing Partner at Brown Immigration Law, analyzes recent developments in U.S. immigration policy, including the proposed $100,000 H-1B fee... Listen to this episode

Legal Boundaries in Immigration Policy: Understanding Recent Fee Proposals
This week, David Zaritzky Brown dives into the upcoming H-1B cap season, exploring recent regulatory proposals, wage-level concerns, and the impact on new graduates and... Listen to this episode

Preparing for the H-1B Lottery: What You Need to Know
In this episode of I’ll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown, Managing Partner at Brown Immigration Law, breaks down how the ongoing U.S.... Listen to this episode

Business Immigration During the Government Shutdown
In this episode of I'll Call You From the Car, David Zaritkzy Brown breaks down a proposed change to the H-1B lottery system that could... Listen to this episode

The H-1B Lottery May Be Changing: Here's Why You Need to Comment
In this episode, Managing Partner David Z. Brown provides a timely legal update on the recent lawsuit filed in federal court challenging the proposed $100,000... Listen to this episode

H-1B $100K Fee Lawsuit: What You Need to Know
In this episode of I'll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown, Managing Partner at Brown Immigration Law, dives back into the Trump administration’s... Listen to this episode

$100K H-1B Fee: Why It Won’t Hold Up in Court
In this episode, David Zaritzky Brown unpacks a recent proclamation signed by President Trump that purports to add a $100,000.00 fee H-1B visa holders must... Listen to this episode

Breaking Down the Recent H-1B Proclamation
In this episode of I'll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown reacts to President Trump’s unexpected proclamation proposing a $100,000 fee for certain... Listen to this episode

The $100,000 H-1B Fee: What Just Happened?
In this episode of I'll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown breaks down a troubling Supreme Court ruling in Noem v. Vasquez-Perdomo, issued... Listen to this episode

The Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket Strike: Noem v. Vasquez-Perdomo
While summer break was in full swing, the immigration team at Brown Immigration Law was hard at work staying on top of the high volume... Listen to this episode

What You Missed This Summer in Immigration – And What’s Coming
Missed out on the FY 2026 H-1B lottery? In this episode, David Zaritzky Brown explains what that means for affected individuals and why Canada is... Listen to this episode

Let's Talk About Canada
In this episode of I'll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown talks about the news that the U.S. government is reviewing 55 million... Listen to this episode

55 Million Visas Under Review: What’s Really Happening?
In this episode, David Z. Brown shares his personal story of becoming a U.S. citizen and breaks down what is required to file the N-400,... Listen to this episode

Navigating the N-400: Insights on Applying for Naturalization
In this episode of I'll Call You From the Car, David Zaritzky Brown, Managing Partner and Founder of Brown Immigration Law, breaks down the recent... Listen to this episode

Student Visa Delays and Denials: What You Need to Know