Watson Immigration Law

Friends, if you get the hardcopy of The Seattle Times, please save today's copy for me. Here's what my latest OpEd is about:

'Immigration reform' is such a broad issue. There are many facets to our immigration laws, all of which are broken. And when Congress does pick up the issue, all bills die on the hill of border security discussions. So, how do you even start to make a meaningful dent in this chronic problem?

Here's my thought piece in The Seattle Times today about at least making a start on this mammoth task.

Today, we have 11 million+ undocumented immigrants because of an unintended consequence of a law created in 1996. In my opinion, there should/could be bipartisan support for this particular issue, which in turn could move the needle in the right direction.

Please share this widely if it resonates with you. It's a great piece to spark conversations that can lead to educating and informing people who genuinely want to understand the problem. Let's leave the cats and dogs out of the conversation.

Thank you to The Seattle Times for publishing my piece, and thank you for reading.

Immigration reform can start with repeal of the 3/10-year bar | Op-Ed This small change would represent a meaningful step toward addressing one of our nation’s most challenging issues.

Friends in WA, the May/June edition of Seattle Business Magazine is still available at a supermarket near you! If you are an HBO Hacks fan, Jean Smart is the feature profile in the piece I, Julie Pham and a few other inspiring women are included. Get your copy before the end of the month!

Immigration News! Undocumented spouses will receive work permits for 3 years under President Biden's new policy announcement this morning.

Who is eligible? As of June 17, 2024-

1. Must have been a resident in the US for at least 10 years.
2. Must be legally married to a US citizen.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/us/politics/biden-legal-protections-undocumented-spouses.html

Here is the White House Fact Sheet for anyone interested and above is the The New York Times article on this issue.

Share it widely. This will protect a large group of people. Kudos to President Biden and his administration for taking this step.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/06/18/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-actions-to-keep-families-together/

Feel free to contact my office if you want help in due course. And watch out for webinars and seminars my office and I will be holding soon in collaboration with community organizations.

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Keep Families Together | The White House Since his first day in office, President Biden has called on Congress to secure our border and address our broken immigration system. As Congressional Republicans have continued to put partisan politics ahead of national security – twice voting against the toughest and fairest set of reforms in d...

If anyone seeing the post will be attending the in DC later this month, please do connect with me! See below for my speaking windows. I am so excited!

Ms. Tahmina Watson - recognized in "Best Lawyers In America - Washington" Ms. Tahmina Watson - recognized in "Best Lawyers In America - Washington" , Best Lawyers®, August 2023

Thank you to the Forbes Business Council Forbes for listing our book in the FBC executive library!

The Startup Visa: US Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders By Tahmina Watson In The Startup Visa, Tahmina Watson effortlessly simplifies complicated immigration law, avoiding legalese and instead focusing on "human-ease.”

Join us Barnes & Noble at Crossroads Bellevue this Saturday Aug 26 from 1pm to 3pm.

Tahmina Watson Book Signing at Barnes & Noble for her new startup visa guidebook, which aims to keep the US competitive. Tahmina Watson, Author and Immigration Attorney, will sign her bestselling US Immigration visa guide book at Barnes & Noble, Crossroads Mall, Bellevue, WA

So excited to see my book on pre-order at Barnes & Noble!!

Some people may want other purchase options, and here it is!!

The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders|eBook Discover The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders by Tahmina Watson and millions of other books available at Barnes & Noble. Shop paperbacks, eBooks, and more!

Our next book will be out on July 4th, 2023. Feel free to preorder now!


https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Visa-Immigration-Startups-Founders-ebook/dp/B0BXWK6QH4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3398ROLLNB2DF&keywords=tahmina+watson&qid=1685208058&sprefix=tahmina+watson%2Caps%2C263&sr=8-2

Preorder available now. Let me know if you get the book!

https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Visa-Immigration-Startups-Founders-ebook/dp/B0BXWK6QH4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15ED9VETY3AMW&keywords=tahmina+watson&qid=1678758642&sprefix=tahmina+watson%2Caps%2C273&sr=8-1

Self-employed visa options for laid-off immigrant workers.

Self-employed H-1B Workshop & visas for startups Self-employed H-1B visa applications. Take control of your life and your immigration status

https://watsonimmigrationlaw.com/2022/12/26/tahmina-watson-on-yahoo-finance-discussing-tech-layoffs/

Thank you to Yahoo Yahoo Finance Akiko Fujita for covering this important and time sensitive problem.

Tahmina Watson on Yahoo Finance Discussing Tech Layoffs & Immigration - Watson Immigration Law Tahmina appeared on Yahoo Finance recently, discussing tech layoffs and immigration with renowned reporter Akiko Fujita. This is a time sensitive crisis for immigrants who are laid off. Advocacy is[...]

Self-employed H-1B Workshop & other U.S. immigration visas for startups Self-employed H-1B visa applications and other visas for starting your own company. Take control of your life and your immigration status

The New York Times Miriam Jordan covers and

Tech Layoffs in U.S. Send Foreign Workers Scrambling to Find New Jobs Workers on visas, many of them waiting years for green cards, now face having to leave the country unless they get hired within 60 days.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-employed-h-1b-workshop-other-us-immigration-visas-for-startups-tickets-480427139507

Self-employed H-1B Workshop & other U.S. immigration visas for startups Self-employed H-1B visa applications and other visas for starting your own company. Take control of your life and your immigration status

Please join and share think link with anyone who needs information on visa options if they have been laid off from their 3jobs

We will look forward to seeing you there and empowering you with knowledge and information!

Self-employed H-1B Workshop & visas for startups Self-employed H-1B visa applications. Take control of your life and your immigration status

DACA Entrepreneurs Must Have A Path To Citizenship Entrepreneurs who are DACA recipients, specifically, are a category of people who can help boost the U.S. economy

To all our clients and readers, here's our latest Above the LawHere's our latest Above the Law Law piece with updated news on pending green cards and interim work permits to all our clients and readers. There will be an automatic extension for delayed work permits. Find out if you qualify.

Policy Alert: EAD Extension For Immigrants Five hundred forty days of automatic work authorization extensions will benefit all.

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Now it's easier to call Watson Immigration Law.

Join us this evening at 6 pm to participate in a conversation with Immigration attorney, podcaster and activist Tahmina Watson and hear about the latest updates on immigration -
IACS is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Time: Mar 29, 2022 06:00 PM
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Work Visa Options To Consider For Ukrainian Nationals On March 24, the Biden administration unveiled plans to expedite the refugee program that would enable 100,000 Ukrainian nationals into the United States.

New USCIS Mission Statement Gives Hope For USCIS to perform its mission with respect is an action of love and demonstrates how organizations can show love.

READ why Fiona McEntee and Tahmina Watson have helped form the Coalition for International Entrepreneurship which sent an open letter to the with concrete ways to ensure the international entrepreneur parole program is a viable option: http://ow.ly/cYbu50HKL6o

Honored to be featured in Authority Magazine! Thank you Chere Estrin for this thoughtful interview, so grateful!

Top Lawyers: Tahmina Watson of Watson Immigration Law On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top… An Interview With Chere Estrin

Thank you to Authority Magazine for this interview feature as part of their Top Lawyers series!

Top Lawyers: Tahmina Watson of Watson Immigration Law On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top…, via Authority Magazine - Medium https://ift.tt/3fvpMcI

Sharing my latest piece in Above the Law. Happy new year!

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