Immigration Today with Elisabeth Trefonas (audio)

Immigration Today (Aired 04-02-26) From Life Sentence to New Life: Redemption, Faith, and the Power of Second Chances

Juan D Guevara Torres — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:13:36 +0000

In this episode of Immigration Today, host Elisabeth Trefonas sits down with Arthur Medina and Sabrina Medina to share a deeply personal story of transformation after incarceration. Arthur recounts his journey from a troubled youth and capital murder conviction at 17 to spending nearly three decades in prison including years in solitary confinement before experiencing a profound internal and spiritual transformation.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Immigration Today
(00:00:41) - Meet Art Medina
(00:01:21) - Art Medina on His Journey Back to the Gospel
(00:05:39) - Tyler Was Convicted of Capital Murder as a Teen
(00:08:57) - Immigration: The Law and Life
(00:11:18) - Immigration Today on NOW Media Television
(00:11:58) - The Transformation of Being a Criminal
(00:14:35) - Arthur
(00:19:38) - Immigration Today: Minister in the Jail
(00:22:46) - Art Medina's Life of Transformation after 27 Years in Prison
(00:27:40) - Being Locked In a Time Capsule
(00:28:52) - Felon Reentering the System
(00:31:21) - Reentry Ministries
(00:35:54) - Arthur Medina on Inspiring Others
(00:37:13) - Sabrina on Arthur's Accountability Group
(00:39:13) - Tim Ferriss on Reentering Community
(00:41:38) - What should the audience know about your ministry or your business
(00:43:39) - Bob Jones on Advising Young People
(00:47:02) - Anti-Death Penalty Speech

Immigration Today (Aired 03-26-26) Know Your Rights: ICE Encounters, Detention Planning, and Navigating Immigration Court

Juan D Guevara Torres — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:08:06 +0000

In this episode of Immigration Today, host Elisabeth Trefonas delivers a clear and practical breakdown of what to do when interacting with ICE and how to prepare in case of detention. She explains essential constitutional rights, how to respond safely during encounters, and why having a plan such as memorizing key phone numbers, assigning financial access, and setting up power of attorney is critical.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Your rights under ICE arrest
(00:09:58) - Immigration Today
(00:11:32) - What to Do If You Are Detained by ICE and Request Asylum
(00:20:11) - Immigration Today
(00:21:05) - Immigration Law: Bond and Requiring it
(00:31:35) - Immigration Today
(00:33:41) - How to Find Your Loved One in ICE Detention
(00:45:52) - Undocumented People's Constitutional Rights

Immigration Today (Aired 03-19-26) The real barrier isn’t the system it’s your mindset: how immigrants can rebuild and thrive

Juan D Guevara Torres — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:37:49 +0000

In this episode of Immigration Today, host Elisabeth Trefonas sits down with Douglas A. Wick founder of Positioning Systems and a leading independent E-Myth business coach to explore how mindset, discipline, and purpose shape success for immigrants rebuilding their lives. Drawing from decades of experience coaching leaders and entrepreneurs, Wick shares how changing your thinking can transform outcomes, emphasizing clarity, structured systems, and consistent action.

Immigration Today (Aired 03-12-26) Protecting Your Family Beyond Immigration Status: Estate Planning, Trusts, and Legal Stability

Juan D Guevara Torres — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:04:27 +0000

In this informative episode of Immigration Today, host Elisabeth Trefonas sits down with attorney Alina Gonzalez-Dockery, founder of Life Law Planning in Southwest Florida, for a vital conversation about protecting immigrant families through estate planning, trusts, guardianship, and financial preparation.

Together, they explore an important truth many families overlook: securing lawful status in the United States does not automatically protect children, property, or long-term financial stability.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Immigration Today
(00:00:59) - Is There a Connection Between Immigration Law and Estate Planning?
(00:11:49) - Immigration TODAY
(00:12:48) - Will a Living Trust Affect My Estate?
(00:22:46) - Estate Plan and Trust for Deported People
(00:26:53) - How to Plan for Loved Ones Who Are Out of the Country
(00:31:19) - Immigration Law: Guardianship of minors in Florida
(00:35:09) - Immigration TODAY on NOW Media TV
(00:35:57) - What Is a Notary and Is He a Liar?
(00:39:23) - What to Look Out For With Notarios and Paralegals
(00:45:50) - Where to Find Legal Help on Estate Planning?

Immigration Today (Aired 03-05-26) Know Your Rights: ICE Encounters, Detention Planning, and Bond Strategy That Protects Your Future

Juan D Guevara Torres — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:38:17 +0000

In this urgent and practical episode of Immigration Today, host Elisabeth Trefonas delivers a clear, compassionate breakdown of what to do if you—or someone you love faces an encounter with ICE or is taken into detention.

Elisabeth begins with the essentials: your rights only protect you if you use them. She explains why you can decline consensual interaction, how ICE officials may operate in plain clothes or unmarked vehicles, and why you do not have to open your door without a valid warrant signed by a judge. She also outlines what to do in street encounters stay calm, ask if you are free to leave, and avoid providing information about yourself or others.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Your rights under ICE arrest
(00:09:58) - Immigration Today
(00:11:32) - What to Do If You Are Detained by ICE and Request Asylum
(00:20:11) - Immigration Today
(00:21:05) - Immigration Law: Bond and Requiring it
(00:31:35) - Immigration Today
(00:33:41) - How to Find Your Loved One in ICE Detention
(00:45:52) - Undocumented People's Constitutional Rights

Immigration Today (Aired 02-26-26) Starting Over: Career Barriers, Work Visas, and the Realities of Employment-Based Immigration

Juan D Guevara Torres — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:55:56 +0000

In this informative episode of Immigration Today, host Elisabeth Trefonas sits down with veteran immigration attorney Roberto Juan Ortiz, principal at Mouta, Pinnell & Ortiz in Miami, to explore one of the most pressing challenges facing immigrants: rebuilding professional careers in the United States.

With over 27 years of experience in immigration law and long-standing membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Roberto brings deep insight into employment-based visas, work permits, and the legal complexities that often leave highly educated immigrants starting over in service jobs despite advanced degrees and years of experience.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Immigration Today
(00:01:12) - Immigration Law: The Challenges
(00:08:17) - Immigration benefits inside the workplace
(00:09:27) - Government shutdowns impact on immigration policy
(00:12:25) - Immigration Today
(00:13:56) - Employment Based Visas
(00:22:05) - Have You Worked on a Visa?
(00:23:23) - What is the EB-5 visa?
(00:25:31) - Immigration Today
(00:26:26) - Immigration Law: Recent Policy Changes
(00:28:51) - President Trump's Executive Orders on immigration
(00:37:34) - Immigration Today
(00:39:09) - Immigration Law
(00:47:10) - Immigrant Success Stories

Immigration Today (Aired 02-19-26) Resilience in the Storm: Venezuela Voices, Immigration Fear, and the Fight for Truth

Juan D Guevara Torres — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:47:55 +0000

In this powerful episode of Immigration Today, host Elisabeth Trefonas sits down with José Ángel Pereira Ruimwyk former international CEO, resilience expert, and survivor of five years in political captivity for a deeply human conversation about immigration, fear, and endurance.

Together, they unpack why the U.S. immigration system feels overwhelming for so many families, especially Venezuelan asylum seekers fleeing political persecution, economic collapse, and credible threats to their safety. José shares firsthand insight into Venezuela’s mass diaspora, clarifying harmful myths that often blur the line between law-abiding immigrants and isolated criminal cases.

Immigration Today (Aired 02-12-26) Immigration & Taxes: What Every Immigrant Family and Business Owner Must Know

Juan D Guevara Torres — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:02:17 +0000

In this episode of Immigration Today, host Elisabeth Trefonas sits down with nationally recognized tax attorney John Mitchell to unpack one of the most misunderstood intersections in public policy: immigration and the U.S. tax system. While taxes are rarely the first topic people associate with immigration, this conversation reveals why tax compliance plays a critical role in demonstrating good moral character, continuous physical presence, and financial responsibility in immigration cases.