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Podcast Feature: Daniel Sawko, CEO & Founder of Shipshape.vc
Navigating fundraising can be one of the most challenging aspects of building a startup—especially for immigrant founders. In this episode of The Startup Visa® Podcast, host Tahmina Watson sits down[…]
Visa Bond Now Applies to Bangladeshi Nationals
On January 6, 2026, the administration added new countries to the visa bond list. You can read the rules heres- Federal Register :: Visas: Visa Bond Pilot Program Here’s a[…]
EB-5: A Solution in the Age of AI, Tariffs, and Deportations
Our Founding Attorney, Tahmina Watson, was recently published in EB5 Investors Magazine, where she examines how the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program can serve as a strategic solution during a time[…]
The Trump Gold Card- Implementing Soon
What Is the Gold Card? The Gold Card is a new immigration pathway that allows someone to apply for a U.S. green card by making a large financial donation to[…]
Watson Immigration Law Highlights “The Detention Lottery” — An Immersive Theater Experience
We’re excited to share an upcoming community event that sheds light on the realities of the U.S. immigration system through the power of live theater. The Detention Lottery, written by[…]
New Proposed Rules Aims to Lower EB5 Filing Fee
New proposed rules for EB5 visas were released today. Here’s a link 2025-19642.pdf and below is a summary. If you have EB5 questions, please feel free to connect with us[…]
USCIS Clarifies $100,000 H-1B Payment Requirement
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its website with important clarifications regarding the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B petitions, following the recent presidential proclamation. According to[…]
Countries Subject to Visa Bonds for B1/B2 Under Pilot Program – Gambia, Malawi and Zambia
The Department of State has identified nationals from these counties as needing visa bonds. The implementation dates are in parentheses: These bond amounts follow the Temporary Final Rule (TFR) pilot[…]
USCIS Updates Guidance on Military Naturalization
Since World War I, alien military service members and certain veterans who have served honorably in the U.S. armed forces may qualify for naturalization with some statutory exemptions to the[…]
H-1B $100,000 FAQ from USCIS and New Weighted Lottery
On Monday, USCIS laid out some FAQs on the H1B program. H-1B FAQ | USCIS And on Tuesday, the administration made available proposed regulations to change the H1B lottery system:[…]