Forbes Discusses Startup Visas with Tahmina
I am incredibly honored that Forbes magazine interviewed me to discuss the state of Startup Visas in the US. Journalist Adriana Gardella took the time to read my book and[…]
Category: News Updates
Bill introduced to extend EB5 Pilot Program and Modify/Reform EB5 program
Sen. Grassley and Sen. Leahy co-sponsored a bill to extend, modify and reform the EB5 program. Senate bill S.1501 was introduced on June 3 2015 and referred to Committee on[…]
Tahmina's Guest Blog Post on the AILA Leadership Blog
I am so very honored to have been invited to be a Guest Blogger for the AILA Leadership Blog. Thanks AILA for the honor. Here is a link to the[…]
USCIS temporarily suspend H1b premium processing to process H4 EADs
USCIS announced last week that it will temporarily suspend premium processing for H1b petitions as they need give additional attention to the processing of H4 employment authorization document. Below is[…]
USCIS released guidance on when to file amended H1bs if employee will change work site.
Yesterday, USCIS issued guidance clarifying when an amended H1b is necessary if your employee moves from one work location to another. Here is a link. Copy of the information is[…]
In Depth High-Tech Immigration Report in Puget Sound Business Journal
The Puget Business Journal has gone to great efforts to provide in-depth reports and stories on the need for high-skilled immigration reform. The stories are poignant and provide great insight[…]
USCIS ready to return 'unlucky in the lottery' H1b files
Today USCIS made the below announcement. My guess is that mid-late June is tentative time frame for receiving your H1b petition that didn’t get selected. I do hope that many[…]
USCIS received 233,000 H1b visa petitions
Today, USCIS announced that they received 233,000 petitions for fiscal year 2016. The random selection process will begin soon. See below copy of USCIS notice. If you have filed a[…]
Tahmina to Speak at Bitspiration Festival in Poland
We are very proud to announce that Tahmina will be speaking on Startup Visa issues at the Bitspiration Festival 2015 in Poland. The Bitspiration Festival will be held on June[…]