Tahmina Talks Immigration

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 and the difficulties people have with visa restrictions. She also discussed her new book The Diversity Advantage: Fixing Gender Inequality In The Workplace (Forbes 2015).I hope you will enjoy this interview!

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 a wonderful guest- Bellevue, WA's newest elected City Councilwoman Dr. Vandana Slatter. She discussed her immigrant background, her career and how her journey brought us to present day. Later, after the interview, she emphasized why it is important for immigrants to become citizens and why they should vote. I hope you will enjoy this interview! Here are links to the articles mentioned above: NYTimes: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/11/us/large-companies-game-h-1b-visa-program-leaving-smaller-ones-in-the-cold.htmlGlobeandMail (Canada):http://www.24news.ca/the-news/economic-news/176906-why-tech-startups-should-p

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.