Same-sex marriage and immigration?
On Monday, February 14th, 2012, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed into law a measure that makes Washington state the seventh to legalize same-sex marriage. She stated that it was “a day[…]
Category: News Updates
White House comments on Entrepreneur in Residence summit
The White House Senior Policy Director, Ms. Felicia Escobar, who attended the Entrepreneur in Residence summit last week in Sillicon Valley writes about the summit in the White House blog[…]
WIL participates in special Citizenship Day event on February 25, 2012
On February 25, 2012, Washington New Americans once again partnered with the Washington State Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) to offer Citizenship Day assistance to those who cannot afford[…]
‘Entrepreneur in Residence’ program launches in Sillicon Valley- a brief summary
On February 22, 2012, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) formally launched its new initiative ‘Entrepreneur in Residence’ (EIR). The event was held at Nasa Research Park, Moffet[…]
March 2012 visa bulletin commentary
The March 2012 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[…]
March 2012 Visa Bulletin out!
The Department of State just released the March 2012 visa bulletin. Our usual commentary to follow shortly. Stay tuned!
DHS outlines improvements for high-skilled immigrants and entrepreneurs
Today, January 31, 2012, President Obama made announcements to address measures for Start-Up America. Following the White House’s announcement, the Department of Homeland Security outlined steps and plans based on[…]
Encouraging news for entrepreneur visas.
The Washington Post published this article that gives me more hope about new immigration options for immigrant entrepreneurs. President Obama made announcements regarding the Start-Up American initiative. I for one am[…]
Watson Immigration Law published in Seattle South Asian
Our recent article “Immigration in 2011- that’s a wrap!” was published in the following newspapers today: Seattle South Asian, Boston South Asian and Michigan South Asian. This is an edited version of[…]
Other countries waiting for the Start-Up visa too
I had to smile reading this article as the author appears to be watching for a kettle to boil too, just like I feel I am in the US. In[…]