Immigration Ain't Easy

Sep 15 2024

Immigration Ain't Easy Podcast artwork

Immigration Ain't Easy provides a variety of perspectives and stories on modern-day U.S. immigration. The show will bring some levity to an often somber subject. Shows include:
• Interviews with people who have attempted, both successfully and unsuccessfully, to navigate a draconian and antiquated system.
• Interviews with immigration lawyers and other experts.
• A weekly review of the wild and ridiculous actions taken by the U.S. government.

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

Immigration Ain't East Ep. 6: Ahmad Wakili, Afghan Judge gets Asylum!

Sep 15 2024 60 mins

Ahmad Wakili was a judge in Afghanistan who sentenced Taliban members at Bagram Air Base. He fled for his life after the withdrawal of the United States military in August 2021. Fortunate enough to get on a plane, he sought refuge in the United States but faced a lengthy separation from his wife and newborn daughter. Did they finally reunite? Did Ahmad get asylum? What about the re

Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 5: Jenn Budd, Border Patrol Agent Turned Immigrant Rights Activist

Sep 08 2024 60 mins

Jenn Budd went from high-ranking Border Patrol Agent to immigrant rights activist. Her odyssey didn’t come without life-altering experiences including the survival of horrific hazing, sexual harassment and a sexual assault while serving in the Border Patrol. This episode delves into Jenn’s survival from mental health struggles that stemmed primarily from her several years in th

Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 4: Cynthia Magallanes, From DACA to US Citizen

Sep 01 2024 57 mins

Cynthia Magallanes is a survivor. Plain and simple. She was brought into the U.S. as a four-year-old. Cynthia went from being an undocumented child to gaining DACA status and then her green card and, ultimately, U.S. citizenship. She became a naturalized citizen on June 14, 2024. Cynthia uses her own experience with childhood sexual abuse to help empower other women and children wh

Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 3: Simba Rusita (Burundi) Awaits Asylum Interview

Aug 24 2024 62 mins

Simba Rusita grew up in Burundi and survived numerous coup d'états. After receiving a his bachelor degree from The University of London South Bank University, he went back to Burundi to try and help to economically develop his native land. However, after the last coup attempt, he finally fled for his life and came to the United States for refuge. He is separated from his family wh

Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 2: Sgt Talib Abdoulaye and Attorney Beth Boyer

Aug 19 2024 50 mins

Sgt. Talib Abdoulaye came to the U.S. as a refugee from Chad when he was 12 years old. Over a decade later, as a Sargent in the U.S. Army, he returned to adopt his five half-siblings (all minors) after the untimely passing of his mother during childbirth. Bringing them to the U.S. was complicated and, thankfully, a pro bono lawyer named Beth Boyer came to the rescue! All 5 children

Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 1- Erick Lastarria

Aug 12 2024 40 mins

Erick Lastarria is an immigrant from Lima, Peru who arrived in the U.S. in September 1997 at 18 years old. After a long journey, he is getting close to finally achieving his American dream. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Richard Hartwell.