The Empowered Immigrant

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  Former Judge Elisa Brasil Reveals What No One Tells You About Immigration 20.08.2026 22min

  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. In this episode, Elisa gives us a rare look inside the immigration courtroom, from the perspective of someone who has made the very decisions applicants fear most. She talks with us about what judges are really evaluating during a hearing, the most common mistakes she's seen time and again, and how to prepare, both legally and mentally, to walk into court with confidence. With over a decade representing clients in asylum, adjustment of status, naturalization, and cancellation of removal cases, and two years watching those same cases from the bench, Elisa shares the kind of advice only someone with her background can offer. If you have an upcoming hearing, or simply want to understand how the system really works, this episode is for you.
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  Asylum Cooperative Agreements Trumps latest attack on Asylum Law 22.03.2026 43min
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  Love Cases 2026 11.03.2026 31min
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  Being Undocumented in 2026 06.03.2026 27min
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  Asylum after the capture of El Mencho 05.03.2026 28min
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  What to Know About ICE Before Travelling 08.01.2026 25min
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  What To Expect From Trump In 2026 08.01.2026 24min
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  Work Permits Under Attack! 01.01.2026 26min
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