Violence Against Women Act Reauthorized on February 12, 2013
Today sees the passage of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. There was bipartisan support today with 78-22 votes in Senate. The 2011 expired Act had put many Federal programs[…]
Category: News Updates
March 2013 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The March 2013 visa bulletin was released today. Here’s the pertinent information most of my readers are looking for: For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A preference has advanced[…]
Immigration Innovation Act 2013- High Skilled Worker Bill Introduced.
On January 29th, a new bill was introduced that would help retain high skilled workers. The bipartisan bill seeks to reform employment-based H-1B and student visas, increases access to employment-based[…]
Startup Visa Act To Be Reintroduced.
Today, January 30 2013, Senators Mark Udall and Jeff Flake announced that they will reintroduce the Startup Visa Act. It has NOT been reintroduced yet, it is an announcement only[…]
Obama shares vision for comprehensive immigration reform!
What a speech by our President! I have goosebumps as I write this post. I am emotional and optimistic. For the first time in my immigration career, I feel like[…]
Canada Will Implement Startup Visa from April 2013
There is not much that can make me envious these days. Perhaps because I am older and wiser. However, I find myself very envious of Canada’s new Startup Visa laws[…]
President’s inauguration comes with immigration reform hopes
A few moments ago, President Barak Hossain Obama was sworn in for a second time. A moment in history that gave me goosebumps, just as it likely did for many[…]
Tahmina’s article published in AILA New Members Division Newsletter
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is THE bar association for anyone practicing immigration law in the United States. In my opinion, the support and assistance from AILA is unparalleled[…]
Workshop: H1b & the StartUp
As part of our Start-up Law Talk workshop series, our next workshop is on H1b visas. The event will take place next Monday January 14th 2013 from 5:30 – 8:30pm[…]
February 2013 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The February 2013 visa bulletin was released today. Here’s the pertinent information most of my readers are looking for: For all countries except India, China, Philippines, and Mexico: F2A preference has advanced[…]