Tahmina Talks Immigration®

Welcome to our latest episode! We're in the middle of a global pandemic where remote work from home is the new normal. Tahmina Talks 'remote work' and more with Abhay Mishra, Cofounder of Kaamwork- a company that focuses on decentralizing the work force by enabling work-from-anywhere. This is a timely interview given that record number of Americans are out of work. And while immigra...

In this episode, Tahmina Talks immigration with Martine Kalaw- a survivor of our immigration system. We discuss her first hand experience of going through the immigration court process that lasted for years. She is a beautiful, smart and articulate advocate for the injustice that is the convoluted system in which today's crisis is seeing children in court without representation. Martine is an...

On our latest episode, we chat with Noah Purcell, Washington state Solicitor General. He argued the very first travel ban case and won a stay against the executive order. We chat about the travel ban and some of the other immigration cases Noah and the WA Attorney General's office has been fighting in the last couple of years. The impact of his work is truly profound! Noah is exploring the op...

In this episode, Tahmina Talks Immigration with the Producer Chevi Chung and Director Ellen peters as well as one of the actors Nicole Lockett (who is also Senior Paralegal and Office Manager at Watson Immigration Law) of a play called Sincerely America. If in Washington State, we hope you will watch the play! Tickets can be purchased at www.sincerelyamerica.bpt.me. Listen to this podcast to learn...

Are you an international student hoping to take your next career steps here in the US after graduation? Tahmina answers live questions about OPT, H-1Bs and the latest changes to US immigration and visa policy.

In this episode of our new series co-hosted by Seattle Globalist co-founder Alex Stonehill, Alex and Tahmina discuss a new USCIS memo which creates a policy to deny cases without requesting new evidence. This drastic new policy will have a severe effect on individuals and businesses alike. The new memo took effect on 9/11/18. Below is a link to the memo and watch out for our column in The Seattle...

We're reversing roles for a new series of podcasts! Alex Stonehill, co-founder of The Seattle Globalist, a guest on our show before, will be hosting the series! Alex will interview Tahmina to talk immigration news updates! Immigration policies are changing fast and furiously with devastating consequences. In this first of the series, published on August 21, 2018, Alex and Tahmina discuss new...

On this episode which aired on June 1st, 2018, I continue to chat with Pete Chase, CEO of Columbia International Finance, a regional center. We discuss the EB5 visa, investment options and why the EB5 is a good option for a green card. This show was aired on Facebook Live also. See the FB page for @Columbia International Finance for the a video recording. If you have any questions, you are welcome...

On this episode which aired on May 25, 2018, I chat with Pete Chase, CEO of Columbia International Finance (CIF). CIF is a regional center in which EB5 investors can invest to seek a green card. Pete will host a webinar on May 31 2018 at 5:30pm, live on Facebook. https://www.cifwa.com/ Log in here to be part of the discussion. This webinar is especially useful for H1b visa holders stuck in the vis...

In this episode, Tahmina Talks Immigration with the Founders of The Sanaya Set, a subscription box for a cause. Children of immigrants, Tarul Tripathi and Sandy Matthews discuss their immigrant heritage and need to give back. The Sanaya Set donates 10% of its proceeds to charitable causes. This season, Tahmina is the Brand Ambassador and the 10% goes to ACLU! Tune in and listen to how this company...

This is an introductory show on Radio Punjab. Given the show is broadcast live in Seattle and Kent, WA and three cities in California, Tahmina introduces herself, her practice areas and recent immigration issues causing concern to the South Asian community.

On this special episode aired on 10/13/2017 during Desi1250am Drive Time, I have the great honor of speaking with Felicia Escobar Carrillo, Special Assistant on Immigration to President Obama. Many of the rules we work with today were created under the leadership of Felicia. Listen to this wonderful discussion about DACA, H4 EAD and much more. More about Felicia here: http://immigrationlawyersinse...

Yesterday on Tahmina Talks Immigration Radio Show, Tahmina covered immigration related news headlines including #DACA and how October 5th is the deadline for renewing any current work permits. Some monies have been donated to the Governor's office to assist applicants with the fees and you can visit the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project's website for more info. She also talked about the...

Listen to this timely discussion with nationally renowned Todd Schulte, President of FWD.us. This was originally a Facebook Live show onsite at the immigration conference held by the Washington Technology Industry Association. Here is the blogpost about his appearance. He shares important insights into the current status of immigration chaos and what we can all do about it. http://immigrationlawye...

Listen to this exemplary immigrant and community leader- Rita Meher, Founder and Executive Director of Tasveer about her journey as an immigrant and path that lead to the creation of Tasveer. Here is the blogpost about her appearance.http://immigrationlawyersinseattle.com/2017/09/17/tahmina-talks-immigration-rita-meher-executive-director-tasveer-september-19th-10am-pst-desi-1250am/

In this episode I discuss the new announcement that DACA would be rescinded and what steps to take.

Listen to this discussion with Shiza Shahid, entrepreneur extraodinaire and most notably known as the co-founder of Malala Fund. She chats about entrepreneurship and the important role immigrant entrepreneurs in America. Here is the blog post on her appearance to learn more about her.http://immigrationlawyersinseattle.com/2017/09/03/tahmina-talks-immigration-shiza-shahid-co-founder-malala-funds-se...

Listen to this discussion with Washington State Senate candidate Manka Dhingra. She talks about her background as a lawyer and why immigrant rights are important to her too. Below is the blogpost from her appearance. http://immigrationlawyersinseattle.com/2017/08/13/tahmina-talks-immigration-manka-dhingra-wa-state-senate-candidate-august-15th-10am-pst-desi-1250am/

In this episode aired on August 1st 2017, Tahmina talks immigration with Nikki Smith, Executive Director of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Listen to her insightful thoughts on the invaluable contributions refugees bring to community. Here is the video of our interview:https://www.facebook.com/TahminaTalksImmigration/videos/356926084738326/

In this episode aired on July 25 2017, Tahmina Talks Immigration with Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Attorney Tim Warden Hertz. Tim discusses new law passed in Washington that allows a path to legal immigration status for children between the ages of 18 and 21. Here is the Facebook Live video link also:https://www.facebook.com/TahminaTalksImmigration/videos/356926084738326/

In this episode that aired live on Facebook first, I talk with renowned activist and immigration advocate Ali Noorani. His critically acclaimed book "There Goes the Neighborhood" takes a look back at the challenges of immigration reform and what can be done in the future. Insightful discussion! Here is the Facebook Live video link also:https://www.facebook.com/TahminaTalksImmigration/vid...

On July 11, 2017, Tahmina Talks Immigration with Seattle Port Commissioner Courtney Gregoire. We discuss her first hand battle with Customs and Border Protection officers when the Muslim travel ban was issued in January 2017.Here is the Facebook Live video of our chat:https://www.facebook.com/TahminaTalksImmigration/videos/349602718803996/

On this week's Tahmina Talks Immigration Radio Show I talked with Brad Feld, entrepreneur, author, blogger, & venture capitalist at Foundry Group! He discussed the work that led up to the pending International Entrepreneurial Rule & Startup Visa. We also chatted about how allowing non-citizens to start business in the United States is beneficial to the U.S. economy & much more! He...

ACLU WA's newest immigration policy guru Enoka Herat joined us on 6.20.17 to talk about immigration and law enforcement, FBI interrogations and much more. This is an invaluable discussion to learn what to do if the FBI approaches you. Here is the post on Enoka's appearance:http://immigrationlawyersinseattle.com/2017/06/19/enoka-herat-aclu-wa-tahmina-talks-immigration-june-20th-10am-desi-...

Seattle City Councilwoman Lorena Gonzalez has made a huge impact on immigrant lives in the time she has been serving on the council. Recently, she was able to help pass a bill for an immigrant legal defense fund in Seattle. A true accomplishment. She joins Tahmina Talks Immigration to discuss the legal defense funds and more. Here is the blogpost about her appearance: http://immigrationlawyersinse...