January 2019 Visa Bulletin is Out!
The Department of State released the visa bulletin for January 2019 this morning. Here is a link. Our usual commentary to follow shortly. But most important news is that EB-1[…]
Yes! Magazine publishes Tahmina’s article
I am so honored that Yes! Magazine published my article about my notes to my activist friends! Published last Friday, December 7th, the article has garnered much acclaim. Hope you[…]
Tahmina Talks to SHRM About H1B Preregistration Proposed Rules
It was an honor to speak with SHRM‘s Roy Maurer about the DHS proposed rules published on Monday December 3rd 2018 which seek to change the H1B visa lottery process.[…]
Tahmina Talks to CNN About New DHS H1B Pregistration Proposed Rule
Last friday, November 30th, the Department of Homeland Security released ‘unpublished’ proposed rules regarding new H1B preregistration procedures. Those rules were formally published today on Monday December 3rd. I posted[…]
A Quick and Dirty Review of the New H1B Proposed Rules for Preregistration
The Department of Homeland Security released unpublished proposed rules for the much anticipated H1B lottery change. Here is a quick review of the issues that really matter to me and[…]
Much anticipated H1B rules for pre-registration is out!
This morning, DHS released new H1b rules for pre-registration. I am reading the rules and will give you a summary shortly. In the meantime, here is USCIS’s email notice that[…]
Tahmina’s recent speaking engagements & event attendances
Dear Readers and Listeners: It has been an honor to have spoken at some wonderful events recently! Some were speaking engagements at conferences, others were private events in and outside[…]
December 2018 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The December 2018 visa bulletin was released yesterday. It made for very disappointing reading as EB1 did not become ‘current’ as we were anticipating. The visa bulletin has never been[…]
USCIS to Continue Implementing New Policy Memorandum on Notices to Appear
The administration continues its efforts in curbing legal immigration. The Notice to Appeal memo will be implemented in additional cases starting November 19th. Below is a copy of the news[…]
Tahmina to Appear on British Forum on Tax, US Immigration and UK Pensions- Saturday 17th at 12:30pm
Tahmina will be joining a panel on the Brit Forum on Tax, US Immigration and UK Pensions. The event will be held on Saturday November 17th at 12:30 pm in[…]