Tahmina Talks Immigration®

Air date: November 3, 2026  ·  Episode #: 13

In this episode, Tahmina Watson discusses the latest USCIS processing delays, challenges with premium processing payments, and growing concerns over delayed or rejected immigration applications. She also answers listener questions about citizenship application delays and H-4 visa interview preparation.

Tahmina takes a closer look at buyouts, layoffs, and their impact on work visa holders, including the 60-day grace period and alternative immigration pathways. She shares practical advice on protecting your immigration status, preparing for visa interviews, and planning your next steps with confidence.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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