USCIS Proposed Rule: Non-Immigrant Workers get 60 days grace period!
There is a common misunderstanding of grace periods. I have many clients, especially on H1b visas, say they believe they have 30 days. When I tell them that they have[…]
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New USCIS proposed rule: No more revocation of certain I-140s!
One of the most anxiety causing issues for an employment-based immigrant stuck in the green card blackhole (otherwise known as backlog) is whether his or her employer will revoke an[…]
A new year’s gift from USCIS: 140 portability rules and much more
As per President Obama’s executive action announcement of November 2015, a year later, we are presented with the much anticipated policy change rules that will likely make employment-based immigration better[…]
Director of “For Here or To Go?”- Rucha Humnabadkar on Tahmina’s Radio Show!
We are thrilled to announce our New Year’s special interview with the one and only Rucha Humnabadkar! She is the director of one of my favorite movies- For Here or[…]
Tahmina’s article on Medium.com: Why the U.S. needs a Startup Visa
Read here Tahmina’s article on Medium titled’ Why the U.S. needs a Startup Visa”.
Tahmina’s latest radio show on Desi 1250AM- immigration updates from the budget deal
On this episode, we discuss the laws that were changed through the budget deal signed into law by President Obama on December 18th 2015. Among the issues are the EB5[…]
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays to all our friends, clients, readers and listeners! We are grateful for your readership and support. We hope you have a wonderful festive season and new year! On[…]
Majority of Americans favor path to citizenship | PBS NewsHour
WASHINGTON — More Americans favor than oppose a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who are living in the United States illegally, a new Associated Press-GfK poll shows. Source: Majority of[…]
EB5 Extended Without Change but H1b & L1 Not So Lucky
The budget deal in Congress yesterday included some immigration provisions. Some visa programs had deadlines so needed to be addressed. The EB5 regional center (‘pilot’)Program was set to expire but[…]
Tahmina’s Radio Show Recording- episode #10: “Let’s Talk Taxes!”
Once an immigration plan has been set for a client and sometimes even before a plan can be put in place, tax advice is crucial for many intending immigrants. On[…]