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The Brittany Wheeler Show"Work Hard & You Can Achiever Whatever You Want" with Linh Tran-LaytonAbout EpisodeIn this episode, I sit down with immigration attorney Linh Tran-Layton—a woman whose personal story mirrors the very work she’s dedicated her life to. Born in Vietnam and brought to the United States at just one year old, Linh grew up with a deep understanding of what it means to have parents who left everything behind in search of a better life.Now, as a lawyer, she stands in the gap for others navigating the immigration system, offering not just legal support, but a profound sense of empathy and purpose. Her jour...
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The Immigrant Voice#19 - DeSantis Florida Immigration Laws, The Dignity Act, and Trump's Statement About Ending Birthright CitizenshipIn this episode, I'll be giving an overview of what the Florida laws that Governor DeSantis signed into law entail; a summary of the key provisions of The Dignity Act, a bipartisan proposed immigration bill that was introduced by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Florida); and I'll talk about Trump's recent statement that he will end birthright citizenship to children of undocumented parents if he becomes president again.
2023-06-2220 minThe Immigrant Voice#19 - DeSantis Florida Immigration Laws, The Dignity Act, and Trump's Statement About Ending Birthright CitizenshipIn this episode, I'll be giving an overview of what the Florida laws that Governor DeSantis signed into law entail; a summary of the key provisions of The Dignity Act, a bipartisan proposed immigration bill that was introduced by Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Florida); and I'll talk about Trump's recent statement that he will end birthright citizenship to children of undocumented parents if he becomes president again.
2023-06-2220 minThe Immigrant Voice#18 - An Overview of the Family-Based Green Card ProcessIf you have a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to apply for a green card through family sponsorship. In this episode, I'll discuss the different categories of family-based visas, the requirements for eligibility, and the process of applying for a green card through family. I'll also briefly discuss fiance(e) visas.
2023-06-0826 minThe Immigrant Voice#17 - Introduction and Overview of My Relaunched Immigration Law PodcastIn this episode, I'll introduce myself and my background as an immigration lawyer. I'll also be giving an overview of what listeners can expect from the podcast and discussing why it's important to stay informed about immigration policies and laws.You can follow me here: TikTok: lawyerlinhInstgram: lawyer_linhFacebook: attorneylinh
2023-05-2520 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 16 - Aida (Bosnia and Herzegovina)The Bosnian War took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina between 1992 and 1995. Aida was a young girl living there with her parents and sister during that time. She vividly remembers them hiding in their basement while hearing bombs exploding outside and having to stand in long lines for food that was rationed. This became their way of life until they were able to escape. They fled to Norway as refugees, but eventually, they were allowed to resettle in the U.S. as refugees. They landed in New York City when Aida was a teenager, where they lived in Queen...
2022-02-151h 00The Immigrant VoiceEpisode 15 - Zubair (Afghanistan)Zubair immigrated from Afghanistan to the U.S. only three years ago with his wife and six kids. After a childhood ravaged by war, memories from carnage and fear still follow him today.With constant threats of suicide bombings, a corrupt system, and civil unrest from the Taliban, Zubair would watch his country unravel. Although there were many obstacles, that didn’t stop Zubair from succeeding. He studied law while he lived in Pakistan to become a lawyer. He returned to Afghanistan and practiced international law with prominent organizations that supported human rights and rights of...
2021-08-241h 09The Immigrant VoiceEpisode 14 - Rick (Vietnam)Rick left Vietnam at 12 years old with his sister on a small fishing boat crammed with other people well beyond its maximum capacity. The danger he and his sister were facing was enough for his mother to put them on this boat without her in hopes that they would find safety elsewhere. Not knowing where he would and his sister would end up, imminent danger awaited at sea as he sailed further and further away from his home. His voyage would become a daunting tale of survival. Through his harrowing experience where he saw and experienced things no...
2021-05-1142 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 13 - Lavinia (Tonga)Born and raised in the U.S., Lavinia would question her culture and what it means to be a second-generation immigrant. She clashed with the feeling that she was too Tongan for America and too American for Tonga. Her family holds on tight to their Tongan culture and ties, which meant growing up she was taught that women have a box to fit in. Limited by her mother’s constraints on the ideal female role led Lavinia to question her identity as well as question who and what she was supposed to be. Not only did she strug...
2021-04-131h 19The Immigrant VoiceEpisode 12 - Gayana (Armenia)Gayana came to the states at 9 years old on an F-1 student visa to live with her grandmother. Her parents stayed in Russia where they had all immigrated after an earthquake in Armenia devasted their home. Prior to living in Armenia, she and her family lived in Azerbaijan but had to flee the violent war that was raging. As a young girl, she worked hard to find her place in America. She started fourth grade toward the end of it not knowing any English, but her determination pushed her to learn the language and by the time s...
2021-03-1649 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 11 - Hilde (Venezuela)Hilde lost everything within 48 hours. It was like the American movies she saw on television as a kid, playing out in real life with plot twists waiting around every corner.Hilde is German and Venezuelan, her mother German, and her father, Venezuelan. She grew up in a German colony in Venezuela with her parents and two little sisters. She seemed to have everything, a family maid, a personal chauffeur, and a father who had a prestigious career, but one day everything seemed to change instantly. Her family was given 48 hours to flee their home country because they...
2021-02-2356 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 10 - Illens (Haiti)Illens immigrated from Haiti to the states more than 34 years ago with his wife and a common pursuit to pursue their education. Now, years later, he is a father, an entrepreneur, and an author. Illens coaches and trains small business owners, which he is deeply passionate about as he knows all too well how lonely the road can be for entrepreneurs. In this episode, he also talks about how to be welcomed by the Haitian people if you travel there and the love he has for his culture, and of course the food. Even though moving to t...
2021-02-0949 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 9 - Jonny (England)Jonny and Miranda met in 2016 during a vacation to New Orleans. He was visiting from England, and Miranda was on a girls trip. Realizing something special was forming, they stayed in touch when they went their separate ways after the trip, but soon enough, their relationship turned into more. Although they lived an ocean apart, they were fortunate enough to see each other but of course, not as often as they would have liked to, and they had to have the conversation of who would move where for the relationship to progress. In this episode, they share the...
2021-01-2647 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 8 - Selena (Mexico)This episode is an interview with Selena, who is not an immigrant herself, but has experienced the ups and downs of the immigration process, nonetheless. Growing up, she had the constant reminder that her parents did not have legal status. They had entered the U.S. undocumented, which caused fear and uncertainty within her family’s structure because of the constant fear of deportation. Selena was also confronted by the hardships that many children who have immigrant parents face where their parents don’t speak English or their parents did not have the opportunity to get an education. However, out of...
2021-01-1241 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 7 - Cesar (Dominican Republic)Cesar moved to Utah in 2015 from New York City, a city that gave him grit and determination, which would serve him well. He moved to the United States with his family when he was four years old from the Dominican Republic. As Cesar grew up and became an avid baseball player, he began to question his parents about why he couldn’t do some of the things his teammates got to do. He later came to understand what not having legal status would mean for him and his future. However, he wasn't fearful and didn’t see it as a hind...
2020-12-2950 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 6 - Heidi (Mexico)On January 30, 2020, the Utah Supreme Court enacted a rule that would allow undocumented immigrants to practice law in Utah. When Heidi started law school, the bar rules did not allow for that. She is one of the two Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) recipients who petitioned the court for this change, making Utah a part of 10 other states that allow undocumented immigrants to practice law. Heidi is from Oaxaca, Mexico, and moved to the states in 1992 with her family. Although she would soon understand what it meant to be undocumented in the states, she did not let...
2020-12-1553 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 5 - Hourt (Cambodia)As a successful entrepreneur, Hourt has embraced his independence without giving up his culture’s traditional family values. His story is a tale of the true American Dream. Hourt was born in a refugee camp on the border of Thailand and Cambodia after his parents fled the brutality of the Khmer Rouge. Once his family was sponsored by the Lutheran church to bring them to the United States, they moved into low-income housing in the Washington D.C. area. Eventually, his parents saved enough money to open several businesses, which eventually sparked his interest in also pursuing his own en...
2020-12-0855 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 4 - Tracey (Trinidad & Tobago)Tracey is from Trinidad and Tobago, a dual-island country lined in the Caribbean. With grandparents from Lebanon on one side and great-great-grandparents from East India on the other, Tracey knows all too well what a melting pot of cultures looks like. Her husband’s pursuit of his dream to be able to become a U.S trained surgeon led them to moving to San Antonio, Texas in 2010. Tracey has her own family now and she can’t help but compare her childhood to her daughter’s as the differences between cultures surfaces. Her interview will remind all of us that...
2020-12-0135 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 3 - Simón (El Salvador)Simón is a successful corporate attorney in Utah, and an immigrant from El Salvador. A story of great turmoil and the unknown as his family left their war-torn country, Simón found ways to brave the obstacles that stood in his and his family’s journey to the U.S. Although, his initial impression of the U.S. as a young child was not all that he had hoped it would be (his family left El Salvador to escape crime, drugs, and violence and moved into a neighborhood in California to find the same issues stemming in its commu...
2020-11-241h 00The Immigrant VoiceEpisode 1 - Chau (Vietnam)Chau’s parents immigrated to the United States from Vietnam as refugees with their four young children. Chau was later born in a refugee camp in Indonesia, and she and her family made their way to the United States when she was still a baby. Although her parents had their ideas of what success meant for their children, Chau did not follow that path. Instead, she's pursued her passion as a stand-up comic, became a big sister with the Big Brother Big Sister program, and now works for a non-profit in Texas that helps children across the state. Not only...
2020-11-1739 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 2 - Leon (Australia)On June 26, 2015, same-sex marriage became legal across the United States. For Leon, this was a pivotal moment, and it would mean he would be able to finally marry the love of his life, Bart, whom he had been with for many years. Leon is an immigrant from Australia and decided as a young adult he would go on a two-year mission for his church, which brought him to Salt Lake City, Utah, where he served the mission. He fell in love with Utah, and when he returned to Australia after his mission, he applied for a student v...
2020-11-1747 minThe Immigrant VoiceEpisode 0 - The Inspiration Behind The Immigrant VoiceHost and creator for the podcast, Linh Tran-Layton, shares what inspired her to create it.
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