If you're an immigrant to the US, you could eventually become a citizen even if you came here as an adult. But how does it work when you’re a baby? Turns out that if you’re born on US soil, you’re automatically a citizen even if your parents aren’t.  Episode 2 explores this idea, known as birthright citizenship. Listen now to learn more.  

Newcomer Nation

Born in the USA

If you’ve checked the news lately, you’ve probably realized everybody is talking about immigration. There's the wall, what to do with DACA, and broader conversations about overhauling our immigration system.  But before we delve into the finer points of policies and laws, we wanted to give you something more, well, human. This debate, after all, is about people.  In this episode, we want to introduce you two to immigrants who share why they love this country, and also why at times they’ve found it so hard to fit in, to make this feel like home.  Music: Blue Dot Sessions ; Podington Bear  Read more at our website www.newcomernation.com 

Feeling at Home

Newcomer Nation gives you the lowdown on immigration in the U.S. Every month, our podcast will explore and explain how the system works, how we got here and how it's playing out. Hosted by Daniela Vidal Allee and Daniela Sirtori-Cortina. Contact: newcomernation@gmail.com/@newcomernation

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Born in the USA

Feeling at Home