When you are in a relationship with someone who uses threats, harasses, molests, stalks, attacks, batters, or strikes you, your family, or your children, that person commits domestic violence. You are not alone and have a legal right to seek relief from the courts by getting a protective order - all of this without fearing your immigration status and/or process will be affected. If you feel like you might need to file for a protection order- this is FOR YOU! Remember: Anyone who is in immediate ...
Jan 09, 2023•7 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Are you the spouse of a US Citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident or the parent of a US Citizen over the age of 20 and have been told "NO" in the past? Maybe VAWA is for you! In today's episode, we go deep into the Violence Against Women Act, better known as VAWA, but don't be scared by the "violence" word, please listen carefully to the examples given in this episode that are far from physical or violent. The best of VAWA self-petitioning is that it allows close relatives of US citizens and law...
Jan 04, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, we look into this great option if you or your client is in Removal Proceedings. This immigration process is a mechanism that immigration judges (IJs) and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) have used for more than three decades to indefinitely suspend removal proceedings in appropriate cases and, if weren't enough, it comes with a Work Permit. Want to know if you're eligible? KEEP LISTENING!
Nov 24, 2022•10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
“If there’s a cause worth fighting for, it’s this: children belong in families.” – Nicole Skellenger. Today, our very special guest and former client, Ashley Champman shares with us her journey through miscarriage and then, the adoption of her kids back in South Korea. She talks about how she feels her kids were born within her heart and the road to becoming the mixed family she always dreamed about, including feeling at home away from home.
Nov 02, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Welcome back! Today's episode is really, really special, our guests: Immigration Judge Frazer and Ryan Walsh, have an amazing conversation about life, work, and ice cream. We want to thank everyone for listening and for taking the time to listen to what is like behind the other side of the desk, thank you, IJ Frazer, for all your advice!
Oct 22, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Has someone ever told you something hurtful? Have you said anything hurtful to someone? Well, this episode is for you, the second agreement provides readers with a way to deal with hurtful treatment from others that they may experience in life. It advocates the importance of having a strong sense of self and not needing to rely on the opinions of others in order to be content and satisfied with their self-image. This agreement also allows readers to understand the notion that each individual has...
Oct 07, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The immigration system is complicated in its own right. When you add in these myths, it’s easy to get off track and make mistakes that harm your chance of fixing your status so, in today's episode, we go back to U Visa - our miraculous immigration relief and the myths that sometimes prevent people from signing up for it. As you learn more about the United States legal system and the type of immigration you’re seeking, it’s easier to separate fact from myth with the idea of making the right decis...
Sep 30, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Have you ever heard of "The Four Agreements"? If you haven't, do not worry, for the following 4 weeks, we'll go over this amazing book that helps readers transform their lives into a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. In this episode, Attorney Hillary will go over the first, most important, and the most difficult one to honor, according to the author, Don Miguel Ruiz - Be Impeccable With Your Word. In essence, this agreement focuses on the significance of speaking with integrit...
Sep 24, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Indyra came to the US from Venezuela with a dream, wondering if it was the right thing to do, she would soon find the answer after meeting the love of her life, her husband Diego, shortly after arriving in this amazing country. Here in the US, she has found hope, a second family, and a second home. She was able to fix her status through what we call "Adjustment of Status" and before the next presidential elections, she will be a US citizen. In today's episode, she will share her unique journey t...
Sep 16, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Also known as self-petition, VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) provides domestic violence survivors, men, and women, with the means that are essential to escaping violence and establishing safe, independent lives. As a victim of abuse from your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) spouse or US children over the age of 21, you may be eligible to obtain immigration relief on your own but the first step is to talk about it. Do I qualify? My spouse has never hit me. I don't want to affect...
Sep 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Harry Lopez, transformational coach, entrepreneur, leader in the consciousness industry, and founder of Launch Latinx, a mindset and business coaching accelerator program that champions extraordinary Latinx visionaries and coaches to access their limitless potential is our special guest today! He shares his experience as 1st Gen American, growing up Hispanic and becoming your unique and true self who deserves to DREAM BIG. Find more about him, here: https://www.launchlatinx.co/ https://www.insta...
Sep 09, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The United States is a country of immigrants. And immigration isn't just about learning new things—it's also about sharing what we have with each other. In this episode, our guest speaker, Tara, is a fellow military wife who has lived all over the world and knows a thing or two about living abroad. She shares her favorite experiences with culture and language. How did she end up trying to poison her German neighbor? Stay tuned to find out!
Sep 03, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
If you are going through an immigration process, one of the worst outcomes could be for you to be found “inadmissible to the United States” by the U.S. authorities. SCARY, I KNOW. If you committed certain violations you may be barred from applying for a green card or returning to the United States if you leave. In this episode we go over: Why do I need a waiver? Can I get a waiver? Is the end of the road if I need a waiver? Stay tuned for these answers and A LOT MORE. Unlawful Presence Waiver: 0...
Sep 03, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In 2007, the U Visa was created in hopes of giving victims protection against deportation, its purpose is to persuade immigrants living in the U.S. to report violent crimes. Most criminal activity against illegal aliens in the U.S. goes unreported due to the fear of deportation. In this episode, we look further into how life and the U Visa agree that forgiveness is the way to a better tomorrow with New Frontier's Marketing Director, Sara Ruiz.
Aug 20, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Surprise, surprise...Due to recent changes to U.S. immigration law, travel outside of the United States may have severe consequences for aliens who are in the process of adjusting their status, upon return, these aliens may be found inadmissible, and their applications may be denied, or both. As for DACA recipients, they can be found inadmissible and trigger a bar if you leave without Advanced Parole. Please listen to this episode, live AND TRAVEL free.
Aug 19, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
You see life through your own unique lens. This is your mindset – the assumptions and expectations you hold about yourself, your life, and the situations around you. Research shows that mindsets play a significant role in determining life's outcomes. That's why you need the right mentality, you need a lawyer warrior mindset, welcome to episode 1.
Aug 19, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We often hear the term “EWI” (pronounced Ee-whee), but what does that even mean? EWI is an acronym for “entry without inspection,” but not everyone who crossed without permission (like a visa, parole, border crossing card, etc) entered illegally...Yes, you read correctly. In today's episode, we dive into the complexity of entering the United States and how this is EVERYTHING for your immigration case.
Aug 19, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to our very first episode! We're so excited to help you understand the complex and always-changing immigration law. A seasoned attorney will address all your immigration queries in simple, everyday language. Join immigration attorney Hillary Walsh in the debut episode of Immigration Law Made Easy, as she shares why she chose to focus on immigration law and what value she hopes to provide with this podcast!
Aug 19, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
