The American Nightmare: Recent Episodes
Casey Jones
Dive into the world of immigration and learn the ins and outs of the system. Learn that the “American Dream” for a lot of people turns out to be a nightmare of hoops to jump through and years of anxiously waiting. Hear first account stories of actual people going through the process and get a front row seat to system that many people don’t know much about.
Are you tired of not knowing what is going on at the border? Do you want to hear a first-hand account of someone that has been there? Well, you won't want to miss this episode. Lorena Rivas explains what is happening and what has caused this vast crisis.
In this episode, we get the chance to talk with Myrnoska. She tells us what TPS is and the process of getting Temporary Protected Status.
Be sure to check out her books on Amazon, by clicking on the link.
Listen as Enrique tells his story and hear the process of what DACA truly is. It isn’t an easy or quick journey. It is one filled with many unknowns.
Do you want to know what happened in Afghanistan and what it took for them to finally make it to the United States? Hear how a local church is making a difference and helping these refugees adjust to their new life. Check out these links that were mentioned in the episode.
https://worldrelief.org/inalienable/
https://www.risingvillage.org
https://southtulsa.org
www.amdreamcenter.com
Want to know more about the citizenship process and how the YWCA is helping people become citizens this episode is for you. Be sure to check out their website at www.ywcatulsa.org or another organization at www.cceok.org/immigration if you want to get involved in helping the international community.
You won’t believe what is happening to the international students of Oklahoma and this unjust policy. Listen to how student visas work and the process it takes for someone to come study in America. Also check out Daniel’s organization called Tulsa Intercultural Association, their website is www.interculturaltulsa.org
This episode we tackle the common misconceptions of immigrants and those who immigrate to this country. Our guest this month is Kara from Weclomer’s International. Be sure to check out their website at www.welcomersinternational.org
This episode you will hear first hand account of someone going through the asylum process.
Can anyone just bring any of their family to the US? Learn about the visa bulletin and the actual wait times to bring family over. I talk with Elissa, an immigration attorney, to discuss the visa bulletin. Check out the actual bulletin here to see the wait times. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2021/visa-bulletin-for-april-2021.html This changes every month.