New I-140 Rules Took Effect on Tuesday 1/17/17
As part of Obama’s executive action, many employment-based rules were streamlined and improved. Those final rules took effect yesterday. I have not had time to write about the individual issues[…]
Category: News Updates
Entrepreneur Parole- Final Rule Released- Here are Details!
International Entrepreneurs Rule FINAL RULE – JANUARY 2017 A Simplified Summary by Tahmina Watson USCIS announced proposed new rules on August 26, 2016 for international entrepreneurs. Comments were sought for[…]
Green Card for Startup Founders Just Became Easier! New Case Law- Matter of Dhansar!
Green Card for Startup Founders Just Became Easier! New Case Law- Matter of Dhansar! Many of my regular readers will know that we have been anxiously awaiting guidance on a[…]
Watson Immigration Law Opens Office in Bellevue, Washington
We are thrilled to announce that we now have an office in Bellevue, Washington! From January 2017, we will be able to meet with clients on the East Side! For[…]
The Loss of Immigration Reform and Hillary Clinton
Dear readers, I don’t know about you, but the last five days have been tremendously difficult to bear. Difficult because I am an immigration lawyer worried about clients and adverse[…]
USCIS Filing Fees Set to Increase on 12/23/16
The USCIS announced fee increases recently. There is a rule making process it had to go through and finally the effective date has been set to December 23, 2016. See[…]
Work Permission for Abused Spouses of A, G, E-3 and H visa holders: The Details
As an immigration lawyer, I often hear heartbreaking stories of abuse. Abuse of immigrants, visitors, undocumented aliens and many more. Sometimes there is a solution, but more often than not,[…]
EB5 program extended without change until December 9, 2016
Yesterday, Congress passed a Continuing Resolution to keep the government funded. During that time, the EB5 program was extended without change until December 9, 2016. That means, if you hope[…]
New EB5 Bill Raises Minimum Investment
The EB5 pilot program is up for renewal on September 30th and a new bill was just published today. I will write more soon. But the immediate headline is that[…]
Press Release: For Here or To Go? Screening in Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.
I am delighted and proud to announce that the movie I have been backing For Here or To Go?- a movie that does my advocacy for me for the need[…]