Family-based 2A retrogesses in January 2011
The Visa Bulletin for January 2011 was published today. I am sad to report that the family-based 2A preference retrogressed almost 3 years. The priority date now is January 2008,[…]
Author: Tahmina Watson
House Passes Dream Act
The House passes the Dream Act by 216 to 198 votes on Wednesday evening. Senate votes on Thursday. The Dream Act offers a path to citizenship for young people who were brought[…]
Dream Act up for vote!
Copied from The Washington Post: Immigration measure faces stiff headwind in Congress By Shankar Vedantam Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, December 8, 2010; 5:06 PM Congress is expected to vote[…]
Pitfalls of ESTA
The ESTA process for completing your information to enter the US on the Visa Waiver Program is relatively easy to understand and complete online. However, how is this working in[…]
New DS-160 form- Non immigrant visa application
The new DS-160 form is a new and easy way to apply for a non-immigrant visa. Please see the very helpful video below. [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.979551&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] New DS-160 form- Non immigrant visa application,[…]
December 3, 2010 H-1B Cap Count
Copied from AILA: As of December 3, 2010, approximately 51,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 18,700 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
November 26, 2010 H-1B Cap Count
Copied from AILA: As of November 26, 2010, approximately 50,400 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 18,400 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
WIL in the community
WIL attends annual banquet by South Asian Bar Association of Washington. The South Asian Bar Assocation of Washington (“SABAW”) held their annual banquet in Seattle at the Hyatt at[…]
Tahmina’s KCWWL Presidency Concludes
On November 17, 2010 at FareStart Restaurant, Seattle, King County Washington Women Lawyers (“KCWWL”) held their annual holiday party. The event was as festive as can be. At the event,[…]
House OKs proxy marriage in immigration cases
Copied from the Navy Times: Watson Immigration Law will be paying close attention to this bill. By Rick Maze – Staff writer Posted : Tuesday Nov 16, 2010 14:39:42 EST[…]