Immigration Ain't Easy
Immigration Ain't Easy provides a variety of perspectives and stories on modern-day U.S. immigration. The show will bring some levity to an often somber subject. Shows include:
- Interviews with people who have attempted, both successfully and unsuccessfully, to navigate a draconian and antiquated system.
- Interviews with immigration lawyers and other experts.
- A weekly review of the wild and ridiculous actions taken by the U.S. government.
Immigration Ain't Easy
Immigration Ain't Easy Ep. 34- Immigration Attorney & "Renaissance Man" David Asser
David Asser is a jack of all trades. A man of many talents and skills. He has been a comedian, an actor, a television and film producer/director/writer, an attorney, and even the Press Secretary and Spokesperson of the Justice Department of The Netherlands in The Hague and as an International Policy Advisor for the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service. What David has more than all else is a huge heart and a desire to help immigrants find what he once did: The American dream.
David was born in Amsterdam and lived in the Netherlands until 1986 when he moved to the United States for a few years before returning to his homeland to pursue a career in theatre, film and television. He succeeded in those industries for several years before shifting to a markedly different field: working for the Dutch government where he was involved in numerous high-profile cases and evolving immigration issues in Europe.
In 1999, David immigrated to the US permanently and has since been working in the immigration law field where he has a diverse background that covers a wide spectrum of legal issues including deportation matters, litigation in federal court, asylum, business immigration, temporary visas, family based immigration and international mobility.
David has received numerous honors for his pro bono work. He is a well-respected mentor to many peers. His son, Ben, has followed him into the law and says the following about his father: "Growing up around my father, I always marveled at his compassion, understanding, and tenacity when assisting his immigration clients. To his clients, he was not just a lawyer, he was a pillar of strength – a reminder that even if it seemed that hope was lost, he would do everything he could to provide a light at the end of the tunnel. While I will be focusing my practice on transactional law, I will aim to be more than a lawyer, but a pillar of strength for my clients."