Happy Holidays!
Dear Readers, Friends, Colleagues and Clients, With an exciting end to the year and more immigration excitement stored for us in 2015, we would like to wish you all a[…]
Author: Tahmina Watson
January 2015 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The January 2015 Visa Bulletin was released today. Here is what my readers are looking for: For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A category advances 25 days to priority[…]
January 2015 Visa Bulletin Is Out!
Just a few moments ago, the Dept. of State released the January 2015 visa bulletin. Our usual commentary to follow shortly.
#ExecutiveAction: A Very Thankful Thanksgiving
There is rejoicing around the country this week fresh on the heels of President Obama’s announcement of executive action on immigration. The announcement comes after years of advocacy from all[…]
Reflecting on Immigration #executiveaction
It has been a busy few days of sharing my thoughts on immigration changes. Here are some links to pull them together: Pre-executive action announcement: Seattle Globalist An easy fix[…]
Tahmina Speaks to Happy Schools about #ExecutiveAction for Entrepreneurs
Yesterday, I had the distinct privilege of speaking with Raghu Sukumar, founder of Happy Schools. Raghu and I have been blogger friends for several years now. Find the interview at[…]
#ExecutiveAction: #DACA Expansion
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA was revised through President Obama’s executive action last week. Previously, a DACA applicant must have arrived in the US by June 2007 and must[…]
Immigration #ExecutiveAction: Deferred Action for Parents
Through Executive Action, President Obama will confer deferred action to undocumented parents of US citizens and Green Card holders. Who will qualify: 1. If you have a child that is[…]
Immigration #ExecutiveAction: Will It Help My Family-based Preference Case?
Since the announcement of immigration executive action broke, the question that I have seen most is this “will immigration reform help my family based pending petition (F1, F2, F3 and[…]
Wrap-up of an amazing week #ImmigrationAction
Dear Readers, I am sorry I have not given you detailed information and guidance yet. I have seen your questions and comments, esp. on family-based matters. I will start writing[…]