November 2010 visa bulletin out
The November 2010 visa bulletin was released today with further good news for legal permanent resident (LPR) family-based petitioners. Any LPR petitioning for spouse or minor children will have a quicker[…]
Author: Tahmina Watson
Philippines Super Typhoon- Well Wishes To WIL Clients
Watson Immigration Law has a large clientele and readership from the Philippines. We wish all our clients, readers and their families safety from the Philippines super typhoon that affected the country on Sunday 10.17.2010.
AILA Leadership Blog-Big Brother is “Friending” You
This article is copied from the AILA Leadership Blog written by David Leopold, the current AILA President. This is a great insight into social networking websites and how USCIS and the[…]
Tahmina is now a US Citizen!
Today, October 13, 2010, is a special day. I became a US citizen, joining many of my clients in the pursuit of the ultimate dream of becoming an American citizen. […]
H1b update as of 10.13.2010
Copied from AILA: October 8, 2010 H-1B Cap Count As of October 8, 2010, approximately 41,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 15,400 H-1B petitions for aliens[…]
WIL in the community
On October 12, 2010, King County Washington Women Lawyers held their annual Fall Wine Tasting fundraiser. Keeping to the same theme as the last few years, funds were raised for[…]
ESTA video
Many people have asked me recently about the new ESTA procedures and fees. Below is a very useful video from the US Customs and Border Protection agency explaining the process.[…]
USCIS Raising Fees
USCIS announced that filing fees are going to be raised on November 23, 2010. There will be an average 10% increase on fees, except the current naturalization application fee will[…]
Senate Blocks Action on Defense Bill, DREAM Act
Copied from AILA: On 9/21/10, the Senate failed to reach the 60 votes needed to pass a motion to proceed to consideration of the fiscal 2011 defense authorization bill (S.[…]
DREAM Act Could be Considered by Senate Next Week
Copied from AILA: The DREAM Act could be offered as an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill being considered in the Senate next week. In a blog entry earlier this[…]