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Air date: October 20, 2026  ·  Episode #: 11 In this episode, Tahmina Watson discusses the suspension of the PERM labor certification process for Microsoft and seven other major companies, and what this means for workers pursuing employment-based green cards. She explains how the changes could affect H-1B workers, their families, and employers, and explores alternative pathways such as EB-1A, EB-1B, and National Interest Waivers (NIWs). Tahmina also shares practical steps for protecting your immigration future, including organizing documents, tracking deadlines, reviewing visa options, and working with an immigration attorney to plan ahead. Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Air date: October 6, 2026  ·  Episode #: 9 In this episode, Tahmina Watson discusses a new lawsuit challenging USCIS’s adjustment of status policy, part-time H-1B visa options for workers facing layoffs, and strategies for navigating green card applications. She also explains recent changes affecting religious worker visas (R-1), including options for religious workers who have reached the five-year limit. Tahmina shares practical insights on protecting your immigration status, exploring available visa pathways, and keeping travel records and documentation organized. Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Air date: September 29, 2026  ·  Episode #: 8 In this episode, Tahmina Watson answers listener questions about H-1B visa options, National Interest Waivers (NIWs), and when to file for a green card while an I-140 petition is pending. She also discusses immigration strategies for workers facing layoffs, H-4 visas and work permits, and self-petition options such as the EB-1A and NIW. Tahmina shares practical guidance on navigating complex immigration decisions, taking control of your options, and knowing when to seek advice from an immigration attorney rather than relying on generic online guidance. Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Air date: September 22, 2026  ·  Episode #: 7 In this episode, Tahmina Watson breaks down the latest changes affecting the H-1B visa program, including increased scrutiny, employer compliance, layoffs, and the ongoing $100,000 H-1B fee issue. She shares practical steps H-1B employers and employees can take to protect themselves, stay organized, and prepare for increased immigration scrutiny. Tahmina also discusses delays in H-1B processing, international travel concerns, and why keeping your immigration and tax records in order matters more than ever. Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Air date: September 15, 2026  ·  Episode #: 6 In this episode, Tahmina Watson shares recent immigration case successes involving religious worker visas and National Interest Waivers. She also discusses proposed changes to the public charge rules, updates affecting international students, and the nationwide block on the proposed student visa rule. Tahmina emphasizes the importance of staying informed, preparing thoroughly, and consulting an immigration attorney before making travel or immigration decisions. Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Air date: September 8, 2026  ·  Episode #: 5 In this episode, Tahmina Watson discusses important considerations for naturalization applicants, including travel history, tax compliance, immigration history, home-country citizenship rules, and USCIS’s more detailed good moral character review. She also shares practical tips for preparing Form N-400 and supporting documents. Read the USCIS policy memorandum discussed in this episode: Restoring a Good Moral Character Evaluation Standard for Aliens Applying for Naturalization.  Tahmina emphasizes the importance of staying informed and consulting an immigration attorney before making travel or immigration decisions. Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Air date: September 1, 2026  ·  Episode #: 4 In this episode, Tahmina was joined by Michelle Hackman, Immigration Reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Michelle Hackman is a reporter in The Wall Street Journal's Washington bureau, where she covers U.S. immigration policy. Her coverage includes writing about the southern border, legal and employment-based immigration, refugee resettlement, care of unaccompanied children, immigration enforcement, and relevant legislation on Capitol Hill. Previously, she wrote about health and education policy in Washington. Michelle first joined the Journal in 2016 and is a graduate of Yale University. She can be reached on Signal at the username mhackman.59. Learn more about Michelle Hackman on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellehackman/ Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Air date: August 25, 2026  ·  Episode #: 3 In this episode, Tahmina Watson discusses major updates affecting H-1B visas, international students, CPT, and OPT. She also answers a listener’s question about traveling while an H-1B visa and adjustment-of-status application are pending. Tahmina emphasizes the importance of staying informed and consulting an immigration attorney before making travel or immigration decisions. Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Air date: August 18, 2026  ·  Episode #: 2 In this episode, Tahmina was joined by Nick Bayard, Executive Director at BirdNote Nick Bayard has served at the helm of BirdNote since 2021 and has led efforts to expand BirdNote’s audience, launch and grow BirdNote’s productions in Spanish, and contribute to more diversity and inclusion in environmental conservation and public media. Prior to his time at BirdNote, he served as an environmental education Peace Corps Volunteer in Paraguay, a natural sciences instructor in the Grand Teton National Park, Director of a large social services organization, and as Deputy Director for the City of Tacoma’s Office of Equity and Human Rights. Nick holds a master’s degree in Public Administration in International Development from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Brown University. While he loves birds of all shapes and sizes, cassowaries, owls, and hummingbirds hold a special place in his heart. Learn more about Nick Bayard on LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbayard/  Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Air date: August 11, 2026  ·  Episode #: 1 In this first episode, immigration attorney Tahmina Watson introduces herself, Watson Immigration Law, and the topics listeners can expect—including visas, green cards, immigration updates, compliance, practical strategies, and the real-life impact of immigration law. She also shares her passion for community service, photography, wellness, nature, and finding joy. Tahmina Talks Immigration airs live every Tuesday at 10:00 AM PST on Bolly 92.3 AM/FM. This episode was produced by Watson Immigration Law. Missed the live show? Listen to the replay here on the Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.  Check out Tahmina's books at www.tahminawatson.com — including the Startup Visa series, your toolbox for navigating the immigration journey. And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina's Finding Joy journal series, including her bestselling coloring book, Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book. Be sure to follow us at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and visit Tahmina's Amazon author page and author website. Sign up for our blog and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn — Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter/X — @TahminaTalks Instagram — @TahminaTalks Facebook — Watson Immigration Law

Deirdre Conlon is Associate Professor in critical human geography at the University of Leeds, UK. Conlon’s research examines immigration, detention, and migrant (in)security with projects in the US, UK, and Ireland. Her current work examines detention and destitution economies, in other words, the ways immigration enforcement and migrant experience are bound up with capital, marketization, valuation, and commodification. She is the co-author of Immigration Detention Inc. (2025) You can learn more about Deirdre at https://leeds.academia.edu/DeirdreConlon  Nancy Hiemstra is a political geographer specializing in U.S. immigration enforcement, detention, and deportation. Her research examines the immigration detention industry, the effects of U.S. policies in Latin America, particularly Ecuador, and the political narratives surrounding immigration. She is the co-author of Immigration Detention Inc. (2025), author of Detain and Deport (2019), and a member of the Scholar Strategy Network. You can learn more about Nancy Hiemstra at | LinkedIn  Here is a link to their important book Immigration Detention Inc.: The Big Business of Locking up Migrants: Hiemstra, Nancy, Conlon, Deirdre: 9780745349466: Amazon.com: Books Special thanks to our series sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing, for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/ Tahmina Talks Immigration and The Startup Visa podcast series are produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan.  Check out Tahmina’s books at www.tahminawatson.com and our startup visa series, which is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.   And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina’s journal Finding Joy series. Here’s a link to her best-selling new coloring book: Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book: Watson, Tahmina, Jahan, Tamanna, Watson, Sofia, Watson, Sarina: 9798988507239: Amazon.com: Books  Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com.  Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media: LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter - @TahminaTalks Instagram - @TahminaTalks Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

In this episode Tahmina is joined by Ruchika Malhotra Tahmina Talks Immigration and The Startup Visa podcast series are produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan.  Special thanks to our series sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/ Check out Tahmina’s books at www.tahminawatson.com and our startup visa series which is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.   And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina’s journal Finding Joy series. Here’s a link to her best selling new coloring book: Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book: Watson, Tahmina, Jahan, Tamanna, Watson, Sofia, Watson, Sarina: 9798988507239: Amazon.com: Books  Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com.  Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media: LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter - @TahminaTalks Instagram - @TahminaTalks Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

In this episode, Damali Peterman shares vital tips and tricks for running a robust business. Tahmina and Damali speak about utilizing entrepreneurial “superpowers” and their start-up journeys.  Damali Peterman is a trailblazing conflict resolution expert, award-winning bestselling author, and CEO of BreakthroughADR, a global firm transforming how individuals and organizations navigate conflict and achieve workplace harmony. With over 20 years of experience as a lawyer, mediator, and educator, Damali is also a distinguished mediator, arbitrator, and ombudsman with JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution services in the world. Her expertise in negotiation and conflict resolution has made her a sought-after authority across industries. Damali is the author of the award-winning and bestselling book Negotiating While Black: Be Who You Are to Get What You Want, published by Penguin Random House in North America and Bonnier Books internationally. Learn more about Damali here. Tahmina Talks Immigration and The Startup Visa podcast series are produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan.  Special thanks to our series sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/ Check out Tahmina’s books at www.tahminawatson.com and our startup visa series which is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.   And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina’s journal Finding Joy series. Here’s a link to her best selling new coloring book: Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book: Watson, Tahmina, Jahan, Tamanna, Watson, Sofia, Watson, Sarina: 9798988507239: Amazon.com: Books  Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com.  Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media: LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter - @TahminaTalks Instagram - @TahminaTalks Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

Allison Sillberberg Allison Sillberberg joins Tahmina on this episode to discuss Allison's experience as the Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia and the intersection between local governance and immigration. A Public Affairs and Public Policy consultant and writer, Allison Silberberg served as the Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, from 2016 to 2019. She served as Vice Mayor from 2013 to 2016. In 2023, Allison served as a consultant for Strong Cities Network, which commissioned her on “A Guide for Mayors: Preventing and Responding to Hate, Extremism & Polarisation” to help mayors shore up democratic institutions and civil society in their communities.  Check out Allison’s Plain Talk (on Substack) and learn more about her career here. Tahmina Talks Immigration and The Startup Visa podcast series are produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan.  Special thanks to our series sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/ Check out Tahmina’s books at www.tahminawatson.com and our startup visa series which is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.   And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina’s journal Finding Joy series. Here’s a link to her best selling new coloring book: Color Your Joy: Birds and Wildlife Coloring Book: Watson, Tahmina, Jahan, Tamanna, Watson, Sofia, Watson, Sarina: 9798988507239: Amazon.com: Books  Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com.  Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media: LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law and Tahmina Watson Twitter - @TahminaTalks Instagram - @TahminaTalks Facebook - Watson Immigration Law

* Note- this event was held earlier in the year of 2025. We published the episode in December 2025. The policies were updated by USCIS in October 2025- with a new set of civics questions and adjudication standards. The application process and forms remain the same so the episode remains timely and relevant. Just ensure you check updated policies on the USCIS website.  Given the challenges of 2025, it's imperative that US legal permanent residents (LPR) should consider applying for the US.  LPRs, also referred to as green card holders, have faced heighten scrutiny and even been detained.  For that reason, to empower our community, Tahmina held a free webinar on zoom to guide people on how to apply for citizenship. We decided to release the recording in the hopes that more people can be empowered through our listeners.  Here is a recording of the webinar to help others.  Here is the link to the form Application for Naturalization | USCIS Should you wish to schedule a consultation, email [email protected] Tahmina Talks Immigration and The Startup Visa podcast series are produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan.  Check out Tahmina’s books at www.tahminawatson.com and our startup visa series which is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.   Here is a link to her bestselling visa guide book: The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders: Watson, Tahmina, Doughty, Caroline, Buhain, Venice, Vos, Troy: 9781735758572: Amazon.com: Books Here is her policy book: The Startup Visa: Key to Job Growth & Economic Prosperity in America: Watson, Tahmina, Turnbull, Lornet, Feld, Brad: 9781735758534: Amazon.com: Books And if the world is feeling heavy right now, cultivate joy in your life with Tahmina’s journal Finding Joy Finding Joy: A Journal to Discover What Lights You Up: Watson, Tahmina: 9798988507222: Amazon.com: Books Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page and her author website www.tahminawatson.com.  S