New USCIS Mission Statement Gives Hope
Check out Tahmina’s most recent article with Above the Law on how “New USCIS Mission Statement Gives Hope“, linked here. For USCIS to perform its mission with respect is an[…]
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on VAWA Self-Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is publishing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on eligibility, filing, and adjudication requirements addressing Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions to update practices and align[…]
USCIS Announces New Agency Mission Statement
Copied from USCIS: “USCIS upholds America’s promise as a nation of welcome and possibility with fairness, integrity, and respect for all we serve.” WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ur M. Jaddou announced the agency’s[…]
USCIS Updates Guidelines on Maximum Validity Periods for New EADs
Copied from USCIS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today published updated policy guidance to change the maximum validity period that may be granted for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to[…]
Tahmina Speaks At KCBA 2022 Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon
It was an honor to speak at King County Bar Associations Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon on January 14, 2022. You can watch the full video and[…]
One-Year Anniversary of Executive Orders Aimed at Restoring Faith in Our Immigration System
Copied from USCIS: Readout of Director Ur M. Jaddou’s Virtual Briefing with Stakeholders to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Executive Orders Aimed at Restoring Faith in Our Immigration System WASHINGTON— Yesterday,[…]
LET’S MAKE INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR PAROLE GREAT (OR EVEN FEASIBLE): AN OPEN LETTER TO THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION
Copied from AILA thinkimmigration.org: Posted by Tahmina Watson and Fiona McEntee | Feb 2, 2022 When the Biden Administration revived International Entrepreneur Parole in May 2021, we rejoiced! We thought that finally, we had a[…]
The Immigration Journey Of An Entrepreneur
Check out Tahmina’s most recent article with Above the Law on “The Immigration Journey Of An Entrepreneur” linked here. From Initial U.S. work visa to sweet exit deal and why[…]
Immigration Coalition for International Entrepreneurship Sends Open Letter Recommending Changes to IEP
Copied from Institute for Progress: Yesterday, 36 organizations and individuals from the immigration and startup communities sent an open letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. The letter, available here,[…]
Afghan Nationals Applying for Adjustment of Status Arriving Under OAW May Use an Overseas Medical Examination
USCIS announced today that it is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding immigration medical examination requirements for certain Afghan nationals applying for adjustment of status after arriving in[…]