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[…]
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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.[…]
America Competes Act 2022 Proposes a Startup Visa
On Tuesday January 25th 2022, Speaker Pelosi introduced America Competes Act of 2022. Among other things, the bill proposes a startup visa. The proposed “W” visa will mirror much of[…]
Three Tips for Cap-Season H1B Visa Lottery Preparation
The H1B season is upon us once again. While the USCIS has not announced a date for accepting applications yet, it will likely be around March 20th with the lottery[…]
Happy New Year From Watson Immigration Law
To all our clients, colleagues, readers, listeners, viewers, vendors, and friends, Thank you for letting us be part of your amazing lives. Each of you are a blessing to us.[…]
New Podcast: “The Startup Visa Podcast” Hosted by Tahmina Watson
We are so thrilled to share that we are launching a second podcast- The Startup Visa Podcast! Inspired by her book, The Startup Visa, Second Edition, best-selling author and award[…]
Consulate interview waived for H1B, H3, H4, L, O,P and Q visas until end of 2022
The Department of State made an important announcement today– consulate interviews will be waived until end of 2022 for certain visa categories. Visa interviews will be waived: H-1, H-3, H-4,[…]
Department of State Provides Updates for Interview Waivers
The Department of State updated its website this week to reflect the new rules for waiving interviews. See below. If you qualify, then contact the embassy at which your case[…]
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[…]
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[…]