Tahmina speaks at SelectUSA ASEAN
I recently had the honor of speaking at SelectUSA ASEAN, and I’m deeply grateful for the invitation. It was energizing and inspiring to meet so many brilliant startup founders and[…]
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Tahmina Attends Legal Foundation of Washington’s Goldmark Lunch
The Legal Foundation of Washington held its annual goldmarklunch on Friday, and it was truly meaningful and deeply inspiring. As the organization celebrates its 40th year, there was a special[…]
H1B Lottery Opens March 4, 2026
The 2026 (fiscal year 2027) lottery dates have been announced- March 4-19. Read below. This year’s lottery will be different because of the wage rules. So, if you are considering[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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:[…]
Urgent Notice: H1B Visa Holders- Return to the US by Saturday Night Sept 20th, 2026
This afternoon, on Friday 09/19/25, President Trump signed a proclamation that will go into effect Sunday Sept 21st 2025 at 12:01 AM EST. The proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee per[…]
Change to Hungary’s ESTA Validity Period – 2 years and multiple entries permitted as of 30 September 2025
DHS, is extending the ESTA validity period for Hungary to two years, and allowing multiple entries for applications received beginning September 30, 2025. Previously the ESTA validity period was limited[…]
Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Syria – Assistance to self deport available
Release Date: 09/19/2025 Key points: Syrian nationals have 60 days to voluntarily depart the United States and return home. Self deportation encouraged Aliens leaving the United States are encouraged to[…]