Tahmina Mentioned in CNNMoney
Thank you to CNN and Reporter Sara O’Brian for reporting on an issue that I care so deeply about and mentioning my work. My regular readers will know how strongly I feel[…]
Category: Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Immigration reform will help Washington State’s demand for tech workers
Immigration reform will help Washington State’s demand for tech workers. On August 6th, 2014, the Puget Sound Business Journal reported that the Washington State is the 5th fastest growing state[…]
Three Ways President Obama Can Take Executive Action for Business Immigration
(This article was written a few weeks ago but it is applicable today as it was a few weeks ago). Three Ways President Obama Can Take Executive Action for Business[…]
Tahmina on distinguished virtual immigration law roundtable
We are honored to have been part of this distinguished group of immigration lawyers from around the world discussing current immigration law matters. The panel was hosted by Corporate Livewires. Thank[…]
CNN Discusses the Startup Visa
Today, CNNMoney reported on one of our favorite subjects, the Startup Visa. Reporter Sara O”Brian discusses specific examples of talented people moving to Canada to launch their startups since they[…]
I-130 Backlog Ensues
The I-130 backlog that started about 6-9 months ago is still causing families to remain separated. At the American Immigration Lawyers Association annual conference in June, USCIS said that they[…]
We Need Better Immigration Policies for Startups and Entrepreneurs
We Need Better Immigration Policies for Startups and Entrepreneurs – Tahmina Watson “USCIS intends to revoke your H-1B visa because we have discovered you are a co-founder.” Yes. That is[…]
Obama will act alone on immigration
Today, President Obama said in a speech that the US cannot wait any longer without immigration reform. Given that Congress will not act, he has no choice but to take[…]
Obama to Discuss Executive Action on Immigration Law Today
The White House issued the following press release today. Given that we are unlikely to have immigration reform, President Obama is going to hold a discussion on taking executive action.[…]
Tahmina Discusses New H4 EAD Rule on Feature News Story Tonight at 8pm PST
You may recall our recent post about the H4 EAD news story we participated in. The story will air tonight (June 3) at 8pm PST on CCTV America’s “Biz[…]