Breaking: House Passes Build Back Better Bill With Historic Immigration Provisions
Just a few minutes ago on Friday November 19th 2021 around 7am PST, the House passed the Build Back Better bill. This is a historic moment. While we wanted to[…]
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Breaking: Immigration Reform Provisions Released by the Judiciary Committee
A short while ago this morning, the House Judiciary Committee released the immigration provisions that will be part of the reconciliation bill. This is an exciting moment as there is[…]
News Update: USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693
From USCIS: USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693 Beginning Aug. 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and[…]
The Startup Visa: The Book, The Podcast and Now the Bill (The LIKE Act)
“Tahmina Watson has produced an excellent book on the startup visa that should be read by policymakers, entrepreneurs and others attempting to navigate and improve America’s often challenging legal immigration[…]
Congresswoman Lofgren Introduces a Startup Visa bill- Summary
Today, Congresswoman Lofgren introduced the LIKE Act, or a startup visa bill. Here is a summary of the bill. Quick notes: It will be titled W-1 visa Spouses and children[…]
New Edition of Startup Visa Book to Help America’s Global Comeback
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20th, 2021 For interviews and event opportunities, contact: Cambria Judd Babbit [email protected] 206-292-5237 New edition of Startup Visa book to help America’s global comeback […]
Tahmina Watson’s Statement To Congress Regarding The Startup Visa
On July 13th 2021, the Immigration and Citizenship subcommittee of the House Judiciary committee of Congress held a hearing titled Oh, Canada! How Outdated U.S. Immigration Policies Push Top Talent[…]
Launching Podcast Series- The Startup Visa on Tahmina Talks Immigration
Today I’m launching the brand new Tahmina Talks Immigration podcast series titled The Startup Visa! We have some incredible guests who will talk about the need for a Startup Visa[…]
To All Our Clients- Speak to Us Before You Travel Outside the U.S.
Dear Client, We have had a number of clients with travel issues come up- many have been unfortunately caught up in either a country ban or a visa ban. Or[…]
USCIS Holds Public Meeting On International Entrepreneur Rule (The ‘Startup Visa’ Alternative)
This morning, DHS and USCIS held its first public engagement on the International Entrepreneur Rule. It has been exciting to see this program lift from idea to an actual program![…]