This piece has received a fair amount of attention - and for good reason. This is a great piece of radio. An honest, personal account that cuts through the immigration bluster in a affecting, intimate way. Vera's situation is more complex than the black and white debate the immigration issue is often reduced to. And this nuance makes it an engaging and valuable listen.

There's a certain amount of bravery at work here - Vera has the guts to capture some very tense arguments with family members over how she should best approach her legal limbo. And she doesn't shy away from asking pointed questions.

The only thing I find lacking is a more definitive ending - the piece winds down quickly, and ultimately strikes a whimsical note that kind of threw me.

But overall I think PDs would be hard pressed not to find a reason to put this on the air - particularly if they're looking to cover immigration in a compelling, refreshing way.