Breaking News: USCIS NTA Memo Suspended
This morning, USCIS suspended the NTA memo issued on June 28th which we wrote about at the time. The policy is postponed until operational guidance is issued. We will keep[…]
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Breaking: USCIS releases new policy to deny cases without issuing RFE/NOID first
USCIS issued new policy guidance today (copied below) that is very concerning. For most types of cases, USCIS will not issue “requests for further evidence” (RFE) of “notices of intent[…]
Tahmina interviewed on The Swell Collective podcast- Ask An American Immigrant
I had the distinct honor of appearing on the podcast Ask An American Immigrant hosted by the wonderful Mili Metz of The Swell Collective. We discuss my immigrant journey to[…]
Tahmina Talks with WA State Senator Manka Dhingra and Candidate Mona Das on Friday June 8th at 10am PST on Radio Punjab!
For my next show on Radio Punjab, I am delighted to announce that I will have two wonderful guests this Friday! Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra and candidate for Washington State[…]
Tahmina Talks H1B to EB5 on FB Live Webinar Hosted by Columbia International Finance
Columbia International Finance is hosting an informative webinar Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. It is my honor to present on this two lawyer panel. This[…]
DHS Seeks Comments on Proposed Rule to Remove the International Entrepreneur Rule
Copied from USCIS notice this morning (see below). It’s so important to submit comments. Please do so. Read my book so you can understand why the current visa categories are[…]
Notice to remove International Entrepreneur Rule
The Department of Homeland Security published proposed rules to rescind the hard fought startup visa alternative – the International Entrepreneur Rule. Here is a link to the proposed rules. There[…]
DHS Proposes to Remove International Entrepreneur Rule
USCIS message on removing the International Entrepreneur Rule: WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule to end a program that allows certain foreign entrepreneurs to[…]
H4 EAD USCIS Statistics Released Ahead of Anticipated Rescission
On Friday, May 11th, USCIS released updated statistics of H4 EADs. It is anticipated that the rule allowing H4 visa holders applying for work permits will be rescinded in[…]
More Bad-Policy-Friday-News from USCIS: Changes to Student Visa Policies
Today, in another bad-policy-Friday (as I am calling it these day since bad news is handed down Friday afternoons mostly)- USCIS announced major policy changes to the way student visa[…]