Tahmina Published on Zocalo Public Square Digital Pages
I was honored to be invited to write for Zocalo Public Square Digital Pages in view of their forthcoming event on “What is citizenship for?” Guest speaker Eric Liu, author and[…]
Author: Tahmina Watson
May 2012 Visa Bulletin Predictions- Edited
Dear Readers, thanks for all the emails and sorry for incomplete information. Below is completed information as well as a snapshot of the chart provided at the AILA meeting. Please[…]
Update on immigration law and same-sex marriage
Today Immigration Equality files a lawsuit on behalf of 5 gay and lesbian couples fighting for their rights to sponsor green cards for their same-sex spouses. See below (copied for[…]
AILA creates cartoon depicting the plight of the immigrant entrepreneur!
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a powerful voice in the immigration world, created the below cartoon showing why Congress needs to take action for the Start-Up act, for immigrant[…]
Tahmina presents at the AILA NW Regional Conference
On March 15th and 16th 2012, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) held its annual Northwest Regional Conference at Seattle University. Almost 300 immigration attorneys from in and around the[…]
EB2 prediction for India and China: Retrogression coming soon.
EB2 for India and China is likely to see an almost 3 year retrogression in either May or June 2012. The current PD is May 2010. The prediction is PD[…]
April 2012 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The April 2012 visa bulletin was released today. Here’s the pertinent information most of my readers are looking for: For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A preference has[…]
April 2012 Visa Bulletin Out!
The April 2012 visa bulletin was released this morning by the Dept. of State. Stay tuned for our usual commentary to follow.
Watson Immigration Law Supports Kindering (Non-Profit Assisting Infants With Special Needs)
On March 5, 2012, Kindering, a fantastic and worthy organization that assists infants and children with special needs, celebrated their 50th anniversary. The event was held at the Grand Hyatt[…]
Same-sex marriage and immigration?
On Monday, February 14th, 2012, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed into law a measure that makes Washington state the seventh to legalize same-sex marriage. She stated that it was “a day[…]