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News Update: USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification
Copied from USCIS: We are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding when students may be eligible for optional practical training (OPT) extensions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)[…]
September 2024 Visa Bulletin
The September 2024 Visa Bulletin was released. The final action date for all areas except for India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines regressed 365 days to December 1, 2020. Commentary:[…]
USCIS announces second lottery
USCIS announced this morning that there will be a second H1B lottery this year. If you filed an application and did not get selected, keep an eye out on your[…]
USCIS to Begin Triennial Investment and Revenue Threshold Updates for International Entrepreneur Parole/Rule (IEP)
USCIS has just announced increases to investment and revenue thresholds for International Entrepreneur Parole which will take effect on October 1, 2024. Key changes include: For initial IEP applications: For[…]
USCIS to Begin Accepting Parole Applications for Spouses of U.S. Citizens Starting on August 19
USCIS has just announced details of a new process, starting August 19th, for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens to request parole in place, allowing them to apply for lawful[…]
March 2024 Visa Bulletin – Watson Immigration Law
The March 2024 Visa Bulletin was released. There were small advancements within the final action dates for many categories. Commentary: March 2024 Final Action Dates Update For all countries except[…]
February 2024 Visa Bulletin
The Febuary 2024 Visa Bulletin was released. Movements were very minimal in this month’s Visa Bulletin. See below for more details Commentary: February 2024 Final Action Dates Update For all[…]
New President Biden Executive Order: Work Permits For Non-Citizen Spouses
This morning, on June 18, 2024, President Biden made announcements to allow 3 year work permits for non-citizen spouses. You can read the fact sheet here. The requirements: More information[…]
Tahmina Watson is proud to be a Mentor at SelectUSA Global Women in Tech
I am so proud share that I am a mentor for SelectUSA’s Select Global Women in Tech Mentorship Network. I am passionate about making a meaningful impact on women entrepreneurs[…]
Important Business Immigration Info at Tahmina Watson’s SelectUSA Events
If you are a startup looking to enter the US market and find investors and connections- this event is for you! If you operate a business (of any kind) intending[…]