The Immigrant Voice
Welcome to The Immigrant Voice podcast! My journey began with captivating interviews with immigrants sharing their stories of their experiences in the U.S. Now, I'm pivoting the format to cover a wide range of topics related to U.S. immigration law.
As a practicing immigration attorney since 2009, I’ll be covering a variety of topics, including topics like how to get a green card through family or employment, updates on recent immigration news and policy changes, insights from my experiences representing clients from around the world, and much more. I'll also answer questions submitted by our listeners and share real-life stories of client cases (anonymously of course and not too specific).
Whether you're an individual seeking to immigrate to the U.S., a family member sponsoring a loved one, you're an employer looking to hire foreign talent, you’re wondering how to get legal status in the U.S., or you’re just curious about the U.S. immigration system, this podcast will provide valuable insights about the U.S. immigration system.
So, come join me here as I explore a variety of U.S. immigration topics and where you can stay up-to-date on the latest developments in U.S. immigration law.
Episodes
20 episodes
#19 - DeSantis Florida Immigration Laws, The Dignity Act, and Trump's Statement About Ending Birthright Citizenship
In this episode, I'll be giving an overview of what the Florida laws that Governor DeSantis signed into law entail; a summary of the key provisions of The Dignity Act, a bipartisan proposed immigration bill that was introduced by Representative...
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#18 - An Overview of the Family-Based Green Card Process
If you have a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to apply for a green card through family sponsorship. In this episode, I'll discuss the different categories of family-based visas, the requirements fo...
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#17 - Introduction and Overview of My Relaunched Immigration Law Podcast
In this episode, I'll introduce myself and my background as an immigration lawyer. I'll also be giving an overview of what listeners can expect from the podcast and discussing why it's important to stay informed about immigration policies and l...
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Episode 16 - Aida (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
The Bosnian War took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina between 1992 and 1995. Aida was a young girl living there with her parents and sister during that time. She vividly remembers them hiding in their basement while hearing bombs exp...
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Episode 15 - Zubair (Afghanistan)
Zubair immigrated from Afghanistan to the U.S. only three years ago with his wife and six kids. After a childhood ravaged by war, memories from carnage and fear still follow him today.With constant threats of suicide bombings, a corrupt ...
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Episode 14 - Rick (Vietnam)
Rick left Vietnam at 12 years old with his sister on a small fishing boat crammed with other people well beyond its maximum capacity. The danger he and his sister were facing was enough for his mother to put them on this boat without her in hop...
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Episode 13 - Lavinia (Tonga)
Born and raised in the U.S., Lavinia would question her culture and what it means to be a second-generation immigrant. She clashed with the feeling that she was too Tongan for America and too American for Tonga. Her family hol...
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Episode 12 - Gayana (Armenia)
Gayana came to the states at 9 years old on an F-1 student visa to live with her grandmother. Her parents stayed in Russia where they had all immigrated after an earthquake in Armenia devasted their home. Prior to living in Armenia, she and her...
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Episode 11 - Hilde (Venezuela)
Hilde lost everything within 48 hours. It was like the American movies she saw on television as a kid, playing out in real life with plot twists waiting around every corner.Hilde is German and Venezuelan, her mother German, and her fathe...
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Episode 10 - Illens (Haiti)
Illens immigrated from Haiti to the states more than 34 years ago with his wife and a common pursuit to pursue their education. Now, years later, he is a father, an entrepreneur, and an author. Illens coaches and trains small business owners, w...
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Episode 9 - Jonny (England)
Jonny and Miranda met in 2016 during a vacation to New Orleans. He was visiting from England, and Miranda was on a girls trip. Realizing something special was forming, they stayed in touch when they went their separate ways after the trip...
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Episode 8 - Selena (Mexico)
This episode is an interview with Selena, who is not an immigrant herself, but has experienced the ups and downs of the immigration process, nonetheless. Growing up, she had the constant reminder that her parents did not have legal status...
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Episode 7 - Cesar (Dominican Republic)
Cesar moved to Utah in 2015 from New York City, a city that gave him grit and determination, which would serve him well. He moved to the United States with his family when he was four years old from the Dominican Republic. As Cesar grew u...
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Episode 6 - Heidi (Mexico)
On January 30, 2020, the Utah Supreme Court enacted a rule that would allow undocumented immigrants to practice law in Utah. When Heidi started law school, the bar rules did not allow for that. She is one of the two Deferred Action ...
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Episode 5 - Hourt (Cambodia)
As a successful entrepreneur, Hourt has embraced his independence without giving up his culture’s traditional family values. His story is a tale of the true American Dream. Hourt was born in a refugee camp on the border of Thailand and Cambodia...
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Episode 4 - Tracey (Trinidad & Tobago)
Tracey is from Trinidad and Tobago, a dual-island country lined in the Caribbean. With grandparents from Lebanon on one side and great-great-grandparents from East India on the other, Tracey knows all too well what a melting pot of cultur...
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Episode 3 - Simón (El Salvador)
Simón is a successful corporate attorney in Utah, and an immigrant from El Salvador. A story of great turmoil and the unknown as his family left their war-torn country, Simón found ways to brave the obstacles that stood in his and his family’s ...
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Episode 2 - Leon (Australia)
On June 26, 2015, same-sex marriage became legal across the United States. For Leon, this was a pivotal moment, and it would mean he would be able to finally marry the love of his life, Bart, whom he had been with for many years. L...
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