Dedicated to immigration
Watson Immigration Law is a Seattle-based law firm with immigration attorneys practicing exclusively in the area of United States Immigration and Naturalization law. We can assist you with all investment visa matters, as well as all family-based and employment-based immigration matters.
Visa for Investors and Entrepreneurs
For those who do not have a US citizen family member or a US employer to sponsor them, The EB-5 Green Card program is an alternative solution to apply for legal permanent residence in the US.
Passionate Advocates
We are passionate advocates for our clients, their businesses, and their families. We are equally passionate about immigration reform and bringing change.
Tahmina’s Radio Show on Desi 1250 am
Tahmina is the host of the talk show “Immigration with Tahmina Watson” on Desi 1250AM, a local radio station that airs in the Seattle Tacoma area to the South Asian community.
Tahmina’s Book: The Startup Visa
In her book, Tahmina Watson strips away the rhetoric and uses her remarkable skills as an immigration attorney to make a compelling argument for how and why U.S. immigration policy is working against our own best interest.
Our Team
At Watson Immigration Law, we all strive to meet your needs in the most efficient and dedicated manner.
Tahmina Watson
Nicole Lockett
Jacqui Starr
recent blog posts
December 2018 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The December 2018 visa bulletin was released yesterday. It made for very disappointing reading as EB1 did not become ‘current’ as we were anticipating. The visa bulletin has never been more important than now, when most immigration policy changes with USCIS are impacting many people who are ‘almost’ getting their green cards in hand. We[…]
USCIS to Continue Implementing New Policy Memorandum on Notices to Appear
The administration continues its efforts in curbing legal immigration. The Notice to Appeal memo will be implemented in additional cases starting November 19th. Below is a copy of the news update from USCIS. You are welcome to contact us at info@watsonimmigrationlaw.com if you have any questions. Copied from the USCIS website: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration[…]
Tahmina to Appear on British Forum on Tax, US Immigration and UK Pensions- Saturday 17th at 12:30pm
Tahmina will be joining a panel on the Brit Forum on Tax, US Immigration and UK Pensions. The event will be held on Saturday November 17th at 12:30 pm in Seattle. Learn about details and RSVP here. The event is free, please attend and share widely!
We’ve Updated Our Presentation, Publication and Media Pages- Check Them Out!
Our regular readers and followers will know that we are frequently in the news- whether we’ve shared comments and opinions with media reporters, or published articles, or even made presentations in private or public events. However, it’s been a long time since we updated our website with a list! Thanks to Alyssa, our wonderful paralegal,[…]
Tahmina Appears on WA Indivisible Podcast
It was an honor to appear as a guest on the Washington State Indivisible Podcast hosted by Stephan Cox. Here is a link. Hope you will enjoy and share!
Tahmina To Speak At #MyVoteMyVoice at Optimism Brewery on October 22, 7-9pm
In one of the most consequential elections of our times, local Seattle community organizers have organized an event “My Vote My Voice” #MyVoteMyVoice on October 22 from 7pm to 9pm at Capitol Hill’s Optimism Brewing. Featured speakers include Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson and American Muslim of the Year- Aneelah Afzali! I am[…]
November 2018 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The November 2018 visa bulletin was released today. Below are the new priority dates. It is worth noting that EB1 all countries is still not current. We have a number of clients in holding patterns and are monitoring this carefully as a result. It will be interesting to see how this works out procedurally. November[…]
Tahmina Appears on Start Dis Podcast
It was an honor to appear on Start Dis Podcast hosted by the wonderful Jacqui Oh. Here is a link to the episode. A huge thanks to Jacqui for having me on her show! Hope you will enjoy and share.
Public Charge- Proposed Rules Published Today
USCIS published the proposed rules on ‘public charge’ policy changes. This will affect green card applications in a drastic way. Here is a link to the rules proposed. I will write more soon.
Students waiting for H1B visas to face unlawful presence starting October 1 2018
USCIS released a notice confirming that international students on F1 who are beneficiaries of H1B applications filed in April 2018 and are still waiting for adjudication, will start to accrue unlawful presence if they work beyond September 30th. If you or anyone you know is waiting for H1B adjudication and your OPT has expired, you[…]