Nation of Immigrants

In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Schmidt , a civil rights attorney and newly elected member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Charlie shares his journey from the ACLU to representing District 77, where he continues his mission to bridge the "access to justice gap" for Virginia’s most vulnerable residents. We dive deep into the founding of the Richmond Community Legal Fund , a grassroots...

In this powerful episode of the Nation of Immigrants podcast, I sit down with Holda and her husband Bryce to discuss their real-life experience navigating the U.S. immigration system through marriage. Holda shares her journey—coming to the U.S. at just 13 to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer, living in the shadows for years, and finally adjusting her status after marrying Bryce. From the anxie...

In this powerful episode, Jacob sits down with Raymond Kondo, a determined and passionate immigrant from Hungary, to explore his incredible journey from high school student to green card holder in the United States. Raymond opens up about the sacrifices, challenges, and triumphs of pursuing the American Dream through education, perseverance, and integrity. From navigating complex immigration laws...

Join Jacob Tingen as he interviews Aldo Zelada Alfaro, who shares his incredible journey of survival, perseverance, and hope. Aldo’s story begins with fleeing violence and corruption in El Salvador 🇸🇻 as a young adult. After being separated from his family at the U.S. border and spending six months in detention, he was deported—only to later return to the U.S. legally and finally reunite with his...

In this impactful conversation, Jacob interviews Israel, a resilient and courageous asylum seeker from El Salvador 🇸🇻, who shares his harrowing journey of survival, resilience, and triumph. From growing up in a dangerous environment surrounded by corruption and gang violence to winning his asylum case in the United States, Israel’s story is both eye-opening and inspiring. This episode covers: 👉 T...

In this powerful and candid conversation, Jacob Tingen interviews Katherine Rivas Lemos, a brave and inspiring Dreamer from El Salvador. 🇸🇻 Katherine shares her journey navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration as a DACA recipient with a pending U visa case and her shocking experience of being detained in Henrico County Jail under an ICE detainer. This episode sheds light on: 👉 The reality...

🌎 Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Nation of Immigrants! 🎉 In this heartfelt and eye-opening discussion, Jacob Tingen sits down with Sonia, one of his longtime clients, to explore her journey from childhood as the daughter of immigrants to navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. Sonia candidly shares the challenges of translating legal documents as a child, the tra...

In this incredible conversation, Jacob Tingen sits down with Roque, a Honduran immigrant whose story is a testament to resilience and determination. From surviving gunshot wounds in his home country to overcoming extortion and systemic corruption, Roque's journey to asylum in the U.S. is nothing short of inspiring. This episode explores: 👉 The dangers of life under a corrupt system 👉 The challen...

🎙️ In this heartfelt conversation, Jacob Tingen sits down with Silvia and Sergio, a resilient couple who recently won their asylum case in the United States. 🇺🇸✨ They share their experiences of fleeing political persecution in Venezuela, the challenges they faced in their home country, and the transformative power of finding safety and opportunity in the U.S. This episode delves into: 👉 Life und...

In today's video, Jacob discusses the recent changes to the Public Charge rule and other new changes to immigration law!

Immigration attorney Jacob Tingen discusses Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf and the destiny of DACA under the Biden Administration!

Immigration attorney Jacob Tingen discusses to alternate versions of immigration policy in the U.S. after the election on November 3, 2020. Tomorrow is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to change immigration policy for the better and improve the lives of hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people.

Immigration Attorney Jacob Tingen discusses the impact of the latest memo addressing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals issued by Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security. We review the recent court actions relating to DACA, and how the Trump administration is failing to comply with recent decisions.

Immigration Attorney Jacob Tingen talks about the recent SCOTUS decision in DHS v. Regents of Univ. of California, where the Supreme Court prevented the rescission of DACA.

In today's episode, attorney Jacob Tingen talks about the real details of the Trump administration's current ban on immigration. Additionally, he takes a look at recent comments tying COVID-19 relief and support to immigration policies.

In a thinly-veiled bid to further his anti-immigrant policies, President Trump has declared he will soon ban "all immigration" to the U.S. because of COVID-19. Attorney Jacob Tingen talks about this issue, the likelihood that it actually happens, and what we might be able to expect.

Today we look at two immigration-related lawsuits that have to do with the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 on U.S. immigration laws and their enforcement.

In today's episode, we review the response to COVID-19 in U.S. Immigration Courts and among immigration enforcement in the U.S.

Today we discuss the national court battle over immigration, and how the courts have begun to tailor decisions in light of supreme court guidance and commentary about the use of injunctions. The 9th Circuit issued an injunction halting implementation of the Remain in Mexico program, but only in the geographical area of the 9th Circuit.

Our Nation of Immigrants is struggling to manage a record caseload in our immigration courts. Today we discuss how those courts are being politicized, and some solutions on how to fix it.

A new regulation impacting international students has been proposed. Today we discuss the new regulation and its potential impact. We also look at some fresh commentary from the judiciary on nationwide injunctions that are preventing the Trump administration's immigration policies from going into effect.

Today on Nation of Immigrants we weigh in on the Supreme Court's recent decision, revoking the nationwide injunction against Trump's public charge rule. The decision allows the Trump administration to enforce their new public charge rule for now, but that's not the end of the story...

Today we explore the world of Birth Tourism. The Trump administration has issued a new regulation that impacts the ability of women to enter the U.S. and receive needed medical care, in the name of preventing families from coming to the U.S. for the primary purpose of having a child born in the U.S.

Why is ICE arresting immigrants at courthouses? Is this something we should all be okay with? Today in Nation of Immigrants, attorney Jacob Tingen reviews some recent headlines out of Colorado about the issue of how ICE carries out its enforcement priorities.

Today, immigration lawyer Jacob Tingen comments on the controversy surrounding New York, its sanctuary policies relating to immigration, and the unfortunate manner that the death and murder of a 92-year-old woman is being politicized to advance immigration arguments.