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The Empowered Immigrant

Otis C. Landerholm 328 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

The Empowered Immigrant Podcast is dedicated to teaching, training, and inspiring immigrants to thrive in the United States, regardless of their immigration status. It covers topics such as law, policy, mindset, and psychology to help listeners navigate challenges and pursue their American dream. The show aims to empower immigrants with knowledge and practical tools for personal and professional success. Through expert insights and supportive guidance, it serves as a resource for those seeking to build a better life in America.

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Former Judge Elisa Brasil Reveals What No One Tells You About Immigration Aug 20, 2026 00:22:22 Few people understand the immigration system from as many angles as Elisa Brasil. Born in the Azores, raised in a Bay Area immigrant community, and now Senior Associate Attorney at Landerholm Immigration, Elisa has sat on both sides of the table: as an attorney litigating hundreds of complex cases, and as an immigration judge in San Francisco, where she presided over more than a thousand hearings.

The Evidences You Should Show At A Visa Interview Apr 17, 2026 00:44:26

What the Heck Is A Visa Bulletin? Apr 16, 2026 00:41:26

What is the key evidence that every immigration case needs Apr 8, 2026 00:44:27

Terrorism Bars to Asylum - The New Excuse To Deny Cases Mar 27, 2026 00:41:26

Could ICE break into homes without warrants? Mar 24, 2026 00:33:34

Asylum Cooperative Agreements Trumps latest attack on Asylum Law Mar 22, 2026 00:43:25

Marriage Based Green Card 2026 Update Mar 20, 2026 00:36:51

Qué está pasando con el asilo en 2026 Mar 13, 2026 00:20:13

700 ICE agents are leaving Minnesota what does this mean for you Mar 12, 2026 00:50:31

What just happened to Immigration Appeals Mar 11, 2026 00:30:31

Love Cases 2026 Mar 11, 2026 00:31:15

Suing to challenge the 75 country Travel Ban Mar 7, 2026 00:23:12

Being Undocumented in 2026 Mar 6, 2026 00:27:57

Asylum after the capture of El Mencho Mar 5, 2026 00:28:12

What to Know About ICE Before Travelling Jan 8, 2026 00:25:50

What To Expect From Trump In 2026 Jan 8, 2026 00:24:28

Work Permits Under Attack! Jan 1, 2026 00:26:22

What to know about ICE benefits Dec 31, 2025 00:25:50

Beware of Plane Travel - TSA Checks Your Data! Dec 31, 2025 00:28:26

November Immigration Update - Landerholm Immigration, A.P.C. Dec 11, 2025 00:22:34

Immigration News Medical Issues Will Cause Public Charge Denials Dec 10, 2025 00:30:20

Asylum Seekers Losing Without Being Able To Share Their Story! Dec 5, 2025 00:30:08

Trump Says No More Auto Extensions of Work Permits Dec 3, 2025 00:47:41

Criminal Consequence Reports and How They Can Save Your Case! Dec 2, 2025 00:17:11

National Guard Is In The Bay! How To Prepare What You Need To Know! Dec 2, 2025 00:26:27

Uncommon I-130s Dec 2, 2025 00:33:06

Naturalization is Getting Harder Oct 24, 2025 00:31:01

Uncommon I-130s Oct 22, 2025 00:33:06

Denials and Appeals Under Trump 2.0 Oct 21, 2025 00:27:07

The Former Judge Now Helping Immigrants Oct 15, 2025 00:22:07

Trump is Punishing Immigration Courts To Push Cases Faster And Deport More People Sep 26, 2025 00:28:57

Immigration changes at the supreme court Sep 19, 2025 00:35:00

New Work Permit Changes Sep 6, 2025 00:23:19

The Case of Abrego García and Why It Matters Aug 31, 2025 00:33:31

Combating Allegations of Marriage Fraud Aug 21, 2025 00:16:54

How to Handle Risk In Your Immigration Case Today Aug 21, 2025 00:39:49

New ICE Policy: No One Is Eligible For Parole Jul 25, 2025 00:26:18

What The Big Beautiful Bill Means For Immigration Fee Jul 24, 2025 00:40:01

The latest supreme court changes affecting Immigrants Jul 3, 2025 00:27:56

Trump New Craziness and Travel Bans Jun 12, 2025 00:42:08

Gender Based Asylum In Trump 2.0 Jun 11, 2025 00:46:59

Trump's Project Homecoming What You Need To Know! Jun 10, 2025 00:46:22

Updates from the Supreme Court of the U.S. May 31, 2025 00:25:48

rump's Project Homecoming: What you need to know! May 29, 2025 00:46:22

Can I get a Green Card if I have a DUI? May 21, 2025 00:49:31

What will port of entry officials look for on your phone's social media revision May 6, 2025 00:39:36

How to prepare for immigration court Apr 9, 2025 00:35:48

The New NTA Policy Memo Apr 7, 2025 00:49:48

Detenciones y fianzas de inmigración Apr 4, 2025 00:13:38

Immigration bonds and detention Apr 4, 2025 00:41:17

When is voluntary departure a good strategy Apr 2, 2025 00:47:16

Cuando es la deportación voluntaria una buena idea? Apr 2, 2025 00:31:09

The 2025 Travel Ban Mar 21, 2025 00:46:41

How a motion to reopen could prevent your deportation Feb 19, 2025 00:32:04

How a Motion to Reopen Could Prevent Your Deportation and Save Your Future in the U.S. Feb 15, 2025 00:30:27

The Laken Riley Act: How It Will Affect Immigrants Jan 31, 2025 00:39:32

Trump's New Immigration Policy Changes Jan 31, 2025 00:41:46

How To Handle Intimidation During Your Green Card Interview Jan 29, 2025 00:32:32

Trump's Executive Orders Jan 27, 2025 00:24:31

Will Asylum Go Away in 2025? Jan 14, 2025 00:24:31

1-130 Visa Revocations Jan 13, 2025 00:24:31

I.C.E. Public Raids and What to Do Jan 7, 2025 00:01:17

What To Do If ICE Shows At My Door Dec 31, 2024 00:24:13

What is going to happen to DACA in 2025 Dec 11, 2024 00:01:45

USCIS cases at risk in 2025 Dec 10, 2024 00:21:56

Can Trump Take Away Birthright Citizenship? Nov 26, 2024 00:34:56

What Every Immigrant in The US Needs To Do In The Next 2 Months Before Trump Takes Office! Nov 26, 2024 00:30:58

What to do if the Police won't certify your U Visa Nov 7, 2024 00:11:37

Can I Get A U Visa Without A Police Report? Oct 16, 2024 00:04:03

The New Asylum Bans Oct 3, 2024 00:25:18

How To Apply Before We Get A New President Sep 27, 2024 00:20:43

The Parole In Place Pause Sep 20, 2024 00:45:40

How to bring a loved one back into the U.S. Sep 12, 2024 00:42:48

How the 14 day pause in P.I.P. affect you Sep 6, 2024 00:19:40

What Would Trump Winning Mean For Immigration Sep 6, 2024 00:27:21

More Parole In Place Questions Answered! Aug 29, 2024 00:24:50

Keeping Families Together: Frequently Asked Questions Aug 29, 2024 00:27:45

Should I Proceed With A Consular Case or Should I Do A Parole-In-Place? Aug 23, 2024 00:11:08

If Kamala Harris Wins, What Could Happen To Immigrants? Aug 22, 2024 00:20:41

The Empowered Immigrant

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