Tahmina Talks Immigration®

On our second show of 2016, we talk to notable academic, entrepreneur, author and think tank Vivek Wadhwa. Wadhwa was one of the first vocal advocates for a Startup Visa in the US. His book The Immigrant Exodus was the first that discussed the reverse brain drain issue. We are honored and privileged to have had the opportunity to speak with him. I hope you will enjoy this insightful discussion. Al...

On our first show of 2016, we talk to Movie Director Rucha Humnbadkar about her wonderful movie For Here or To Go? A movie that depicts the problems of the broken immigration system. Coincidentally, employment-based immigration rules on I-140/AC21 were published to the Federal Register on 12/31 so Rucha's interview is even more meaningful! In today's show, we also have caller Prasad call...

On this episode, we discuss the laws that were changed through the budget deal signed into law by President Obama on December 18th 2015. Among the issues are the EB5 investor visa extension, religious visa extension, H1b visa increases and the visa waiver restrictions. Our famous immigrant of the day is Nordstrom in honor of Christmas shopping! Hope you enjoy learning about these updates. Happy ho...

In this episode, our "famous immigrant(s)' are Procter and Gamble. Learn the history of the brand. Our news update is about the Seattle Office of Immigrants and Refugees Affair mention in a White House report released today, the City of Seattle's adoption of a resolution to protect the Muslim community and also reports of social media investigations that will become part of visa pro...

In this episode, we talk about the fast approaching TPS deadline in December for nationals of Nepal. We chat about Levi Strauss as our famous immigrant of the day. And finally, we have a great interview with Roxana Norouzi, Director of Education and Integration Policy at One America. She discusses the newly launched report on 'brainwaste' - which reports on highly educated immigrants&apo...

In this episode we discuss White House announcements on restricting the Visa Waiver Program. Our guest notable Seattle attorney Suchi Sharma joins us on the show. She discusses the importance of being engaged in the political process and talks about her role as legal advisor to the Washington State Democratic Caucus. Below is a link with Suchi's bio. https://watsonimmigration.wordpress.com/20...

On "Immigration with Tahmina Watson" on Desi1250AM on 11.24.15, we discussed the following news updates: Visa Waiver Program security enhancements and S. 2266: H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 a new bill that will create restrictions on H1b and L1 visas. We also had a wonderful guest- Author and Columnist Ruchika Tulshyan. Bellevue, She discussed her personal experience on a H4 visa...

In today's show we talk to Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson who discusses how is protecting the community from notarios and supporting the President's executive action. In news updates, I touch upon the refugee crisis and the comprehensive vetting process that United States goes through to accept refugees.

On "Immigration with Tahmina Watson" on Desi1250AM on 11.10.15, we discussed the following news updates: DAPA/DACA injunction appeal; NY Times article discussed H1bs but really demonstrated why a Startup Visa is necessary and a GlobeandMail article from Canada that highlighted an entrepreneur who went to Canada instead of the US because the immigration system is so difficult. We also had...

On our show "Immigration with Tahmina Watson" on Desi1250AM which aired on 11 - 3-15, my dear friend and Executive Director of the brand new Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition was on the show to speak for the first time about the new Global EIR Coalition that will help immigrant entrepreneurs stay in the US.

"Immigration with Tahmina Watson" on Desi 1250AM show #2. Special guest Washington State Senator Pramila Jayapal discusses all her efforts on immigration reform and civil rights. I hope listeners will be inspired by her, her passion and hard work.

"Immigration with Tahmina Watson" on Desi 1250 AM. Show #2 aired on 10.20.15. Special guest Immigration attoney Joel Paget discusses how he helped changed law that allowed women to pass on US citizenship to their children.