ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I’m joined by Gabriel Espinosa Ramos, a California immigration and employment attorney who’s become a trusted voice for breaking down complicated immigration issues with clarity and compassion.
With recent H-1B changes, massive layoffs across tech, and confusion about what options still exist, Gabe walks us through what job seekers really need to understand—and why so much more is possible than most people realize.
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We explore:
💼 What the new H-1B fees actually mean for tech workers and employers
📉 How layoffs impact your 60-day grace period
🧭 The alternative visas most job seekers don’t know about
🧾 How self-sponsorship works and who realistically qualifies
⚠️ What to do immediately if you’re laid off on an H-1B
🥇 Why having had an H-1B already signals “extraordinary ability” in the eyes of USCIS
📱 The USCIS social-media review policy every immigrant needs to know
🚀 How some laid-off tech workers turned their skills into self-sponsored visas and even green cards
Whether you’re navigating a layoff, worried about your status, or trying to understand your real immigration options, this conversation will give you a good starting point to move forward in your process.
Connect with Gabe:
👉 LinkedIn: / gespin
👉 Instagram: @espinosaramoslaw
👉 Website: https://www.espinosaramoslaw.com
Connect with Emily:
👉 LinkedIn: / emily-ndv
👉 Website: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/
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