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The U.S. Needs A National Immigration Legal Defense Fund
By Tahmina Watson The United States urgently needs a National Immigration Legal Defense Fund. As the immigration landscape shifts under the reelected Trump administration, the barriers immigrants face—discriminatory policies, mass deportations,[…]
February 2025 Visa Bulletin – Watson Immigration Law
The February 2025 bulletin was released this week. Filings for family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart (B), whereas filings for employment-based preference categories must use the Final[…]
Update to the Exchange Visitor Skills List
Effective: December 9, 2024 The U.S. Department of State has updated the Exchange Visitor Skill List, now referred to as the “2024 Skills List.” Consular officers will now use this[…]
Books by Tahmina Watson
As we approach the Holiday Season, we remind you about all of Tahmina’s books that are great gift options. Below is a link to her books on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ATahmina+Watson&s=relevancerank&text=Tahmina+Watson&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1
Author/Attorney Amanda DuBois releases exciting sneek peak from Unshackled!
Watson Immigration is exciting to share the following exerpt from Amanda DuBois’ newsletter. Amanda discusses her interview with Tahmina Watson and her upcoming book Unshackled! Excerpt from Amanda Dubois “November[…]
New Startup Visa podcast episode with Connor O’Brien, a Research and Policy Analyst at the Economic Innovation Group (EIG).
Our new season of The Startup Visa® Podcast is finally out!! We are so excited about all our guests. Subscribe at www.startupvisa.lawyer to ensure you do not miss our episodes! This season is dedicated[…]
New SUV Podcast Episode featuring Founder and Managing Director Veronica Heller
Our new season of The Startup Visa® Podcast is finally out!! We are so excited about all our guests. Subscribe at www.startupvisa.lawyer to ensure you do not miss our episodes! This season is dedicated[…]
H-1B Revamp Languishes in Biden’s Unfinished Immigration Agenda.
Tahmina Watson Quoted on Biden’s H-1B Reforms in Bloomberg Law 👉 Read the full article on Bloomberg Law here: [Link] The Biden administration’s H-1B reform efforts remain incomplete, leaving many[…]
New Startup Visa podcast episode with Steve Tobocman: An innovator and leader in the nonprofit, political, and economic fields.
Our new season of The Startup Visa® Podcast is finally out!! We are so excited about all our guests. Subscribe at www.startupvisa.lawyer to ensure you do not miss our episodes! This season is dedicated[…]
Columbia University Empowers International Students with Resources for Entrepreneurial Success
Some universities are making significant strides in supporting international students beyond their academic journey, particularly when it comes to navigating the complexities of starting businesses that require work visas. One[…]