Tahmina Talks Immigration®

On this episode aired on September 6 2016, I am incredibly honored to have my guest Doug Rand, Assistant Director for Entrepreneurship, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Doug shares important statistics on immigrant contributions and how the US would benefit economically from these rules that I spoke about in detail in the previous show aired on 8/30/2016. He also shares tips on...

On this episode aired on 8/30/2016, I look at the new proposed rules on international entrepreneurs in detail. You can find the rules at this link from my Watson Immigration Law blog. The deadline to comment on the new rules is October 17 2016. http://immigrationlawyersinseattle.com/2016/08/28/international-entrepreneurs-rule-detailed-summary-tahmina/

In this episode of #ImmigrationwithTahmina, I answer a question from a British citizen who emailed me from the UK. The question was " After Brexit, I'm considering my options for living in another country. What are my options to move the US?"My response includes all the options from temporary long visits to permanent residency. These options will apply to most people trying to move...

In this episode, we chat with #GoodMuslimBadMuslim's Taz Ahmed about why immigrant and minority rights are important in the community and why she became an activist. Tanzila ‘Taz’ Ahmed, co-host of #GoodMuslimBadMuslim! Tanzila “Taz” Ahmed is an activist, storyteller, and politico based in Los Angeles. An electoral organizer by trade, she’s mobilized thousands of Asian American & Pacific...

In this episode, my guest is renowned immigration attorney Robert Pauw. We discuss one of the most interesting immigration cases of 2015- Mehta vs. DOS, aka, #VisaGate2015. This interview was also recorded on Facebook Live- here is a link: https://www.facebook.com/Watson-Immigration-Law-36327429955/

In this episode, we discuss bank loans specifically designed for immigration petitions such as citizenship and green card applications. Our guest Martin Vallen from Express Credit Union joins us to describe why these are important and how people can apply. This was our first Facebook Live recording. It was much fun - hope you will enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/Watson-Immigration-Law-36327429955/

On episode #35 of Immigration with Tahmina which aired on 7.12.16, I have the honor of chatting with Saba Nafees is a member of the White House Initiative for on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Saba is a recipient of DACA- (deferred action for childhood arrivals- a program created by President Obama for undocumented children in the US). She is one of the first applicants of the program and...

In this episode, we talk about new citizenship and voting as over 100 naturalization ceremonies took place the day before on July 4th. I am also honored to speak with notable immigration attorney and Alaska Senate candidate Margaret Stock! I am proud to call her a friend and mentor and am excited at the prospect of her being a strong voice for immigration reform in the Senate. I am honored she is...

On this episode, we mention Hillary's Clinton unveiling of a Startup Visa. we are also very honored to speak with Ben Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)! The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the national association of more than 14,000 attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. AILA member attorneys re...

We are so very honored that my guest on June 21st at 10am PST on “Immigration with Tahmina” on Desi 1250am radio was Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of the Partnership for New American Economy (PNAE)! The Partnership is one of the leading organizations in America on immigration issues. The Partnership for a New American Economy brings together more than 500 Republican, Democratic, and Independe...

In this episode of ImmigrationWithTahmina on Desi1250am radio, I talk with the Deputy Mayor of Seattle Hyeok Kim. She discusses the reasons immigration is important to the City of Seattle and the current adminstration, the current programs of the City for immigrants and refugees and the upcoming Flag Day to be held on June 14th where 20 Seattle residents will become US citizens. Hope you enjoy lea...

In this episode of Immigration with Tahmina which aired on May 31, 2016, I chat with the amazing advocate Rashi Bhatnagar who discusses her efforts on work authorization for H4 visa holders. Learn about her, her efforts, the outcome and much more!

In this episode, aired on May 24th, we discuss immigration news updates.

In this episode, we are delighted to speak with our guest on "Immigration with Tahmina" on Desi 1250am -Teresa L. Fair-Field! Teresa is a local Seattle entrepreneur and business woman, owner of OT Clubhouse. She recently applied for an H1b visa in the lottery on April 1st for an employee. When she agreed to the interview, she had no idea whether she would 'win' the H1b lottery....

In this episode, we are incredibly thrilled and honored to have a renowned social entrepreneur Adnan Mahmud, founder and CEO of LiveStories on Immigration with Tahmina on Desi 1250 am on Tuesday May 10th at 10am PST. Adnan is an exemplary immigrant entrepreneur who will truly inspire you! Thank you to Adnan for taking time out of his busy schedule for joining us! AdnanAdnan Mahmud is the founder a...

On this episode, which aired on 4.19.16, we discuss citizenship with One America's Mallori Thompson. One America organizes Citizenship Day to assist people with their US citizenship applications. Mallori shares valuable information about the process and how to get free legal assistance.

In this episode, which aired on 4.26.16, we were honored to discuss immigration with Washington State 9th district representative Congressman Adam Smith. Congressman Smith has been a strong proponent on immigration issues. Listen to him discuss all his efforts on the issue. Thank you to Congressman Adam Smith for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk immigration with me.

In this episode, we interview Katrina Ji who is the Artistic Director of Culture Shakti Dance Company & Rajasthani Gypsy Caravan. We discuss her work and P3 visas for dancers and musicians. Katrina has appeared on several TV programs in India & the USA in addition to podcasts and magazines. She has performed with some of the worlds most famous dancers! Katrina Ji tours internationally with...

In this episode, we discuss the new STEM OPT rules that were recently released.

In this episode, we are incredibly thrilled and honored to have an amazing social entrepreneur Aurora Chisté, CEO of Hack for Big Choices on Immigration with Tahmina on Desi 1250 am on Tuesday March 8th at 10am PST.Aurora discusses life as a social entrepreneur as well as an immigrant entrepreneur in the US. She discusses the lack of visa options of people like herself. Listen to this fascinating...

We are incredibly honored to have Jorge Barón, Executive Director of Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) on this episode of Immigration With Tahmina” on Desi 1250 am which aired on March 1st at 10am PST. Jorge shares information about NWIRP and the services available for people in the community. He shares tips on how to get through the phone lines. He also shares his insights on #immigratio...

In today's episode we speak with Rishi Bhilwadikar, writer and producer of For Here or To Go? This is a movie close to my heart which shows the effects of the current broken immigration system. An immigrant himself, Rishi tells us about his immigrant background, why he wrote the movie, the challenges he faced as a new film writer and the funds that are needed for a theatrical screening. This...

In today's episode, we speak with notable Entertainment attorney James Taylor. In addition to his vast experience in entertainment law, he had the opportunity to help a victim of trafficking and discussed immigration issues related to that. We discuss S and T visas in this context .

In this episode we talk to Todd Schulte, Presidnt of FWD.us. A day after the Iowa primaries, Todd shares his insights on the primaries, election and immigration. Thank you to Todd for taking time out of his busy day to join us my radio show on Desi 1250 am.

In this episode, we discuss the drastic new Visa Waiver rules that revoke ESTA clearance of people who hold dual citizenship with a European country as well one of the following- Iran/Iraq/Sudan and Syria. We also provide news update on the STEM OPT extension issue- STEM OPT will be extended until May 10, 2016. We are also very honored to speak with WA State Representative Brady Walkinshaw. He is...