Author: Tahmina Watson
Self-employed H1B & other U.S. immigration visas for startups: Workshop on January 5th, 2023 at 4pm PST
If you or anyone you know has been laid off while on a work visa, this workshop is for you. Please feel free to share widely. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-employed-h-1b-workshop-other-us-immigration-visas-for-startups-tickets-480427139507
New York Times and Miriam Jordan Report on Tech Layoffs and Impact on Immigrant Workers
As many of you may know, our office has been helping significantly in the tech layoff immigration crisis in the last few months. It has been a challenging time for[…]
Happy Thanksgiving
To all our clients, readers, viewers, listeners and friends: From all of us at Watson Immigration Law, Happy Thanksgiving! One behalf of everyone, Tahmina
Workshop: Self-employed H-1B & Other Visas for Startups. November 19th at 10am PST
Tahmina Watson will be holding an online workshop for anyone who wants to learn more about self-employed H-1Bs. Given the vast number of layoffs that have happened recently, it is[…]
Immigration options after tech layoffs
It’s been a troubling time for tech companies and we’re seeing layoffs everywhere. Twitter was the latest to slash numbers. What happens to those on visas working for these companies?[…]
USCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders
USCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders. Please feel free to contact us if you want to learn more and/or[…]
Breaking: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status
Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals[…]
EB5 program reauthorized
Congress reauthorized the EB5 program yesterday. The regional center program is now reauthorized until September 30th 2027. Pending investor immigrant petitions will not be subject to the new rules or[…]
Breaking: Temporary Protected Status Designation for Ukraine
Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.[…]