Tahmina Talks Immigration®
Tahmina Talks Immigration is a talk show all about US immigration laws. Hosted by Tahmina Watson, founder of Watson Immigration Law, a Seattle-based law firm with immigration attorneys practicing exclusively in the area of United States Immigration and Naturalization law. Tahmira, a passionate immigration lawyer and immigration reform advocate, interviews ‘notable immigrants’ and ‘key professionals making an impact on immigration. Guests to date include Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, FWD.us President Todd Schulte and various state and local politicians as well.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 132
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Immigration with Cuc Vu, Director Seattle OIRA 01 - 17 - 17
In this episode of Immigration with Tahmina, our special guest is Cuc Vu, Director of City of Seattle's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA). The OIRA will be holding a unique inauguration…
00:25:06 |
Mon 27 Feb 2017
Immigration with Emily Parkhurst on 01 - 10 - 17
In this episode of Immigration, we discuss the importance of immigration with critically acclaimed journalist Emily Parkhurst, Editor in Chief, Puget Sound Business Journal.
00:25:13 |
Mon 27 Feb 2017
Immigration 01 - 03 - 17
In this first show of 2017, we introduce our brand new Facebook page "Immigration with Tahmina Radio Show". We also discuss a new case that revamps the laws for national interest waivers. This part…
00:25:11 |
Mon 27 Feb 2017
Immigration & Interfaith Leader Aneelah Afzali (aired 12.13.16)
In this episode my guest Interfaith community leader and executive director of MAPS- AMEN Aneelah Afzali discusses immigration, Muslim community issues and the problems with the creation of a potenti…
00:25:00 |
Wed 04 Jan 2017
An Interview w/Congressman Rick Larson (WA-02) aired on 12. 6.16
In this episode, Tahmina talks with Washington State Second District Congressman Rick Larson. Congressman Larson offers much insight into immigration issues that we may see from a new administratio…
00:25:17 |
Tue 03 Jan 2017
Immigration & guidance on pre-January steps to protect status
Immigration & guidance on pre-January steps to protect status by Tahmina Watson
00:25:15 |
Tue 03 Jan 2017
Immigration & post election thoughts on immigration
Immigration & post election thoughts on immigration by Tahmina Watson
00:24:31 |
Tue 03 Jan 2017
Immigration & Election! w/Alex Stonehil & Joaquin Uy
In this episode that aired on 11/1/2016, we have our very first panel discussion on Election and Immigration. Alex Stonehill, co-founder and editor of The Seattle Globalist and Joaquin Uy, communica…
00:25:14 |
Sat 05 Nov 2016
Immigration & abused spouses of non-immigrant visas
In this episode on that aired on 10/25/16, I discuss new policy released that will allow spouses of certain non-immigrant visas who are victims of abuse. The new policy will help a very vulnerable gr…
00:25:14 |
Sat 05 Nov 2016
An interview with Tauquir Ahmed, Director of Oscar nominated film Unnamed
In this episode that aired on 10/18/16, renowned Bangladeshi actor and director Tauquir Ahmed joins us on the phone all the way from Bangladesh. His award winning and Oscar nominated film Unnamed sc…
00:25:10 |
Sat 05 Nov 2016
Immigration & films with Kiran Dhillon of Tasveer
In this episode that aired on 10/11/16, we talk with Kiran Dhillon, Festival Director of the Seattle South Asian Film Festival 2016 held by Tasveer. Kiran shares her own immigration story with us be…
00:25:03 |
Sat 05 Nov 2016
Immigration & entrepreneurs w/Manan Mehta from Unshackled
On this episode which aired on 10/4/16, we talk to Manan Mehta, co-founder of Unshackled. We talk about immigrant entrepreneurs and the new entrepreneur parole rules. Manan also explains the applicat…
00:24:59 |
Sat 05 Nov 2016
Immigration & the business of art with Artist Justyna Kisielewicz
In this episode, we discuss the business or art and immigration with the immensely talented Polish artist Justyna Kisielewiz. We discuss her art, inspiration and immigration journey. We have the oppo…
00:25:02 |
Tue 25 Oct 2016
Immigration & Journalism with Sara O'Brien from CNN Money
I am thrilled that my guest on 9/13/2016 was renowned journalist Sara O’Brien from CNN Money on “Immigration with Tahmina” on Desi 1250am. Sara has been a phenomenal voice for immigrant entrepreneu…
00:24:56 |
Sat 24 Sep 2016
Immigration & #WelcomingWeek with Guest Mayor Cooke of Kent
In honor of National Welcoming Week coming up (Sept. 16-25), I asked one our state’s most respected leaders to join me on my show to talk about how she has transformed her city into one of the nation…
00:25:01 |
Sat 24 Sep 2016
Immigration & Entrepreneurship with Doug Rand from the White House
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 share…
00:24:27 |
Wed 21 Sep 2016
Immigration & startups: Proposed Rules for International Entrepreneurs
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 t…
00:25:01 |
Tue 20 Sep 2016
Immigration & US Options After Brexit
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 c…
00:23:31 |
Sat 10 Sep 2016
Immigration with #GoodMuslimBadMuslim's Taz Ahmed
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 #…
00:25:01 |
Sun 14 Aug 2016
Litigating visa backlogs with Atty Robert Pauw
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 …
00:24:58 |
Tue 09 Aug 2016
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