Forbes Discusses Startup Visas with Tahmina
I am incredibly honored that Forbes magazine interviewed me to discuss the state of Startup Visas in the US. Journalist Adriana Gardella took the time to read my book and[…]
Author: Tahmina Watson
Tahmina Speaks Up On Executive Action for Entrepreneurs
Last weekend was a whirlwind of advocacy and discussion of the new book. Startup founders create jobs in the US and we need to have a visa to meet the[…]
Tahmina's Startup Visa Book Now On Kindle
Our newly published book launched at SXSW in March 2015 is now available in ebook format on Amazon Kindle! The book is available in paperback from Amazon as well as Barnes &[…]
Tahmina Speaking about Startup Visas in Texas!
We have a busy weekend coming up! Call it a quasi book tour if you will! If you are in San Antonio or Dallas, TX, or in the vicinity, please[…]
July 2015 Visa Bulletin Is Out
The Department of State released the July 2015 Visa Bulletin. Our usual commentary to follow but headline is that Philippines EB3 and EB4 is unavailable. Stay tuned.
Bill introduced to extend EB5 Pilot Program and Modify/Reform EB5 program
Sen. Grassley and Sen. Leahy co-sponsored a bill to extend, modify and reform the EB5 program. Senate bill S.1501 was introduced on June 3 2015 and referred to Committee on[…]
Tahmina's Guest Blog Post on the AILA Leadership Blog
I am so very honored to have been invited to be a Guest Blogger for the AILA Leadership Blog. Thanks AILA for the honor. Here is a link to the[…]
USCIS temporarily suspend H1b premium processing to process H4 EADs
USCIS announced last week that it will temporarily suspend premium processing for H1b petitions as they need give additional attention to the processing of H4 employment authorization document. Below is[…]
USCIS released guidance on when to file amended H1bs if employee will change work site.
Yesterday, USCIS issued guidance clarifying when an amended H1b is necessary if your employee moves from one work location to another. Here is a link. Copy of the information is[…]