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    Immigration Matters

    Join host Raymond Lahoud, Member and Chair of the Immigration Practice Group at Norris McLaughlin, where he is joined by his esteemed guests to talk about the economic employment, business, and cultural immigration realities of the Lehigh Valley in greater Pennsylvania.

    This podcast is not intended, and should not be taken, as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only and you are urged to consult a lawyer concerning your own situation with any specific legal questions you may have. The content reflects the  personal views and opinions of the participants.

    Episode 8: Asylum Protection

    In this episode of Immigration Matters, Ray Lahoud is joined by his colleague Alex Short to talk about Asylum protection and the importance of it to immigrants in the United States.

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    Click here to read the full transcript for Episode 8.

    Episode 7: The Importance of H1-B Visa's

    In this episode of Immigration Matters, Ray Lahoud is joined by his colleague Alex Short to talk about the H1-B Visa, its impact on the American workforce, and the recent changes and trends of the visa itself.

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    Click here to read the full transcript for Episode 7.

    Episode 6: Lehigh Valley… The Hub of Economic Development with Don Cunningham

    On this episode of Immigration Matters, Ray Lahoud is joined by the President and CEO of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Don Cunningham. Ray and Don discuss how the Valley is becoming the main hub for economic development for not only the state of Pennsylvania, but for the country.

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    Episode 5: Growing Up as an American Immigrant with Emil Giordano

    On this episode of Immigration Matters, Ray Lahoud is joined by colleague and head of the litigation group at Norris McLaughlin, Judge Emil Giordano. Emil discusses his upbringing as an immigrant in America and how his upbringing made him one of the most successful arbitrators, mediators, and judges in the state of Pennsylvania.

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    Episode 4: Immigration Employment Shortage with Melissa Langone

    On this episode of Immigration Matters, Ray Lahoud is joined by director of human resources Melissa Langone of Woodloch Resorts. Melissa and Ray dive into how the pandemic continues to play a key role in the immigration labor shortage and how Woodloch is working around the clock to fight the labor shortage while still operating at full capacity.

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    Episode 3: Immigration Breakthrough with Marta Gabriel

    On this episode of Norris Speaks-Immigration Matters, host Raymond Lahoud is joined by the Valley Girl of Lehigh Valley, Marta Gabriel. The two longtime friends discuss their upbringing as immigrants in the Lehigh Valley and how they see the valley and the overall country can improve upon bringing immigrants to the United States legally and safely.

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    Click here to read the full transcript for Episode 3.

    Episode 2: Lehigh Valley Immigration Economic & Land Development with Becky Bradley

    On this episode of Norris Speaks-Immigration Matters, Raymond Lahoud is joined by the Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, Becky Bradley. The two longtime friends discuss how the Lehigh Valley is developing land for the immigration community and predict what the future holds for land and economic development in the valley.

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    Episode 1: Immigration Employment Opportunities with Juan Martinez

    On this episode of Norris Speaks–Immigration Matters, Raymond Lahoud is joined by Juan Martinez of Martinez Hospitality. The two friends talk about Juan’s journey to become a successful restaurant owner and operator in the Lehigh Valley, generating millions in revenue, while also diving into how the Lehigh Valley is supporting immigration employment through the hospitality industry.

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