A freeze on pending regulations
In the last few weeks, we have seen several detrimental regulations on H1B policies. As anticipated, one of the first actions of President Biden was to freeze actions on all[…]
Category: News Updates
Copy Press Release Senator Menendez Overseeing Immigration Reform Bill
Here is a copy of the press release from Senator Menendez’s office about his leadership role in immigration reform. Stay tuned for more information. January 20, 2021/ 20 de enero[…]
USCIS to Replace Sticker That Extends Validity of Green Cards
Occasionally, USCIS does things that are helpful (something we will hopefully see more of with the new incoming administration). Today, USCIS announced that, beginning this month, they will replace the[…]
DACA Content Update on USCIS Website
After the protracted court battles concerning DACA, the dust seems to have finally settled somewhat. The Trump administration was dealt a severe blow earlier last summer when the Supreme Court[…]
January 2021 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The January 2021 Visa Bulletin was released last week shortly before Christmas. No major changes to note for the upcoming month except that USCIS has indicated that the Final Action Dates chart is[…]
First Time DACA Applications Will Be Accepted
The Dept. of Homeland Security updated their website yesterday announcing that USCIS will start accepting initial DACA applications pursuant to the recent court order. The notice is copied below and[…]
Ninth Circuit Upholds Partial Injunctions on USCIS Public Charge Rule
The seemingly never-ending public charge saga continues, with the pendulum swinging the other direction. Public charge is now “off” again, at least in the states of CA, DC, ME, OR,[…]
BREAKING: District Court Sets Aside DHS and DOL H-1B Wage Rules
A collective sigh of relief from the immigration law community, particularly business immigration practitioners, as a California U.S. District Court judge slapped down both the DHS H-1B rule and the[…]
Tahmina Named One of the 2020 Women of Influence by Puget Sound Business Journal
It is an incredible honor to be named one of the 2020 Women of Influence by the Puget Sound Business Journal. Among the awardees are former Chief Carmon Best, Zabrina[…]
Happy Thanksgiving From All of Us at Watson Immigration Law
Though 2020 has been a challenging year, we count our blessings for health, family, friends, colleagues and all of you. Please be safe, wear a mask and follow all the[…]