12 Observations About The Proposed USCIS Fee Increase Rules and More
Yesterday was the last day to comment on proposed rules to increase USCIS fees. It’s really by design that such an important comment period falls smack in the middle of[…]
January 2020 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The January 2020 Visa Bulletin was released earlier today. Disappointingly, EB1 India continues to see no movement, and the prognosis is that there will be little if any forward movement[…]
News Update: USCIS Expands Guidance Related to Naturalization Requirement of Good Moral Character
USCIS issued a new policy today that will add several layers of brick to the invisible wall. Issues that were not previously considered in citizenship cases will now be part[…]
USCIS Announces Implementation of H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Fiscal Year 2021 Cap Season
The day has finally come. USCIS has announced the implementation of the electronic registration process for next year’s H-1B lottery, forever changing the landscape of H-1Bs. Instead of preparing and[…]
Tahmina Talks Immigration With Author Martine Kalaw
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of interview Martine Kalaw on our radio-show-turned-podcast, Tahmina Talks Immigration. She is the author of “Illegal Among Us“. I first met Martine[…]
Tahmina Talks Immigration with Lawyers Who Rock-Podcast
It was an absolute honor and privilege to appear on the popular legal podcast Lawyers Who Rock, hosted by renowned rock media lawyer Joleen Hughes! Joleen represents a lot of[…]
Happy Thanksgiving from Watson Immigration Law
We are thankful to all our clients, colleagues and friends for the privilege of helping them. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Watson Immigration Law to all of you.[…]
December 2019 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The December 2019 Visa Bulletin was released earlier today. Once again, nothing particularly noteworthy except that the employment-based categories for India continue to see no movement. Commentary: December[…]
USCIS to Deter Frivolous or Fraudulent Asylum Seekers from Obtaining Work Authorizations
Today, USCIS continued its unmitigated attack on immigrants and immigration, announcing another proposed rule seeking to greatly limit eligibility for applying for employment authorization. Essentially, those individuals who enter the[…]