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
Luka Jurić
Nicole Lockett
Fiona McKinnon
Naira Delli-Bovi
Jacqui Starr
recent blog posts
Tahmina’s New Book- Legal Heroes in the Trump Era- Paperback Launch
Dear Readers, Listeners, Clients and Friends, I am thrilled to announce that the paperback version of my book is finally released today! “Legal Heroes in the Trump Era: Be Inspired. Expand Your Impact. Change the World” became an instant bestseller when released as an ebook three weeks ago. I am grateful to everyone who has[…]
Legal Heroes- Podcast Series to Accompany the Book! – Guest- Michele Storms
We are excited to release the second interview in the podcast series ‘Legal Heroes in the Trump Era” on our popular podcast Tahmina Talks Immigration! It is this series that led to writing the bestselling book with the same name- “Legal Heroes in the Trump Era: Be Inspired. Expand Your Impact. Change the World.” The[…]
Premium Processing Fee Increase Effective Oct. 19, 2020
USCIS announced today that premium processing fees are set to increase, effective on Monday, October 19, 2020. True to form, the agency did not see fit to give any sort of advance notice or warning to those potentially affected. The move will increase premium processing for most categories (including H-1Bs, Ls, and eligible I-140s) from[…]
Tahmina Appears on Podcast “Changes Big and Small”
It was an honor and delight to appear as a guest on the podcast “Changes Big and Small” hosted by Damianne President. She asked questions about my work as an immigration attorney, my book and the impact of my work. I really enjoyed this interview and the deep thought provoking discussion. I hope you will[…]
BREAKING: Trump Administration Announces H-1B Visa Overhaul
Today, the DHS and DOL announced the much anticipated and dreaded rules, which affect H-1B visas and Prevailing Wage requirements for H-1Bs/PERMs, respectively. Both rules will be published as Interim Final Rules, meaning the agencies can forego the usual notice and comment requirements, with the DHS rule set to take effect 60 days from tomorrow[…]
Tahmina’s New Book Out! Legal Heroes in the Trump Era
We are thrilled to announce the release of Tahmina’s latest book “Legal Heroes in the Trump Era: Be Inspired. Expand Your Impact. Change the World”. The book can be purchased on Amazon and other outlets. It is on sale today for .99 cents only! Portions of the proceeds will be donated to three organizations- Lawyers[…]
Legal Heroes- Podcast Series to Accompany the Book! – Guest- Takao Yamada
We are excited to formally launch our ‘Legal Heroes in the Trump Era” series on our popular podcast Tahmina Talks Immigration! It is this series that led to writing a book with the same name- “Legal Heroes in the Trump Era: Be Inspired. Expand Your Impact. Change the World.” The book will launch tomorrow Friday[…]
DHS Proposes Rule to “Strengthen” Affidavit of Support Process
More chaos and cruelty from the Trump administration. DHS is now proposing a rule to, among other things, require Affidavit of Support sponsors to submit credit reports/scores, certified copies of income tax returns, and bank account information. Additionally, any sponsor who has received a public benefit in the 36 months preceding filing will have to[…]
USCIS Response to Preliminary Injunction of Fee Rule
Following the nationwide preliminary injunction which stopped the new USCIS fee schedule from taking effect on Friday, USCIS responded in kind, claiming they are severely underfunded and this move would hurt the agency. Copied from USCIS: Release Date 09/30/2020 WASHINGTON-U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Deputy Director of Policy Joseph Edlow issued the following[…]
BREAKING: USCIS Fee Rule Halted in its Entirety and Enjoined
Some positive news in a time when good news on the immigration front is few and far between – the new USCIS fee schedule, which was set to significantly increase immigration fees across the board, has been enjoined nationwide by the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California. The government is certain to[…]