February 2022 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The February 2022 Visa Bulletin was released late last week. It feels like it has been a while since anything major happened in a visa bulletin release, which could be[…]
Afghan Humanitarian Crisis – Immigration Pro Bono Attorney Training & CLE
Calling all attorneys! Want to help in the Afghan Crisis with your legal skills? Join this free webinar for lawyers on February 1, 2022 at 12pm PST to be trained[…]
USCIS Provides Clarifying Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants in Arts vs. Motion Picture and Television
Copied from USCIS: USCIS Provides Clarifying Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants in Arts vs. Motion Picture and Television U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy[…]
LegalNews – New edition of ‘Startup Visa’ book strives to help America’s global comeback
Check out The Legal News’s article about Tahmina’s book: “New edition of ‘Startup Visa’ book strives to help America’s global comeback” linked here. Also be sure to check out Tahmina’s[…]
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[…]
How Birding Made Me A Better Lawyer
Check out Tahmina’s most recent article with Above the Law on “How Birding Made Me A Better Lawyer” linked here. She gives the advice to find something outside of your[…]
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[…]
USCIS Guidance on Expedited EADs for Healthcare Workers
Copied from USCIS: Effective immediately, if you are a healthcare worker who has a pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal application (Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization) and your EAD[…]
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,[…]