Understanding Immigration Law in America with Tahmina WatsonUnderstanding Immigration Law in America with Tahmina Watson
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My guest today is Tahmina Watson owner of Watson immigration law to Tahmina obtained her law degree in 2000 and became a barrister in London in 2002. She relocated to the United States in 2005 where she was admitted to the New York bar in 2006. Prior to founding her law firm Tahmina was a partner at White and Watson until 2008 practicing exclusively in the area of U S immigration and naturalization law. Before that Tahmina externed with his honor judge Ricardo Martinez at the district court of Western Washington and downtown Seattle Tahmina is admitted to practice law in Washington state and the state of New York. She has also admitted to the federal court of Western district of Washington. Tahmina currently serves as chair of the response committee of the Washington chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, a committee she helped create after the November, 2016 election. She currently serves on the board of trustee for the King County Bar Association. In addition Tahmina recently helped form a nonprofit organization called WIDEN Washington Immigrant Defense Network, which combined skills of immigration and non immigration lawyers to help detainees. Her other community activities includes serving on the board of Point Hope, an organization that helps children. She is an active member of the pro bono community in Seattle and often provides free legal advice at local legal clinics. Furthermore, she is an active supporter of Chaya, a Seattle based nonprofit organization that assists battered women from a South Asian background. Tahmina serves as chair of the legal advisory committee of the global entrepreneur and residence coalition. She is also a columnist with the Seattle Globalist.
38:52•1 Apr 2020
Tahmina Watson Breaks Down US Immigration Law on Hippie Haven Podcast
“The first thing to appreciate is we're all immigrants or descendants of immigrants, and that appreciation on its own should give people humanity and heart, and so I would want them to understand that.”
Ever felt lost trying to understand US immigration law? This episode of the Hippie Haven Podcast is here to help. Host Callee chats with Tahmina Watson, a seasoned immigration attorney and owner of Watson Immigration Law. With over a decade of experience, Tahmina unpacks the intricacies of US immigration and naturalization law, offering a clearer picture of what immigrants face today. Tahmina shares her journey from becoming a barrister in London to making her mark in the US legal system.
She discusses the challenges brought about by recent policy changes, such as the new public charge rule and the expansion of immigrant detention centers. Her insights shed light on the hurdles that immigrants encounter and the legal maze they must navigate. But it's not all legal jargon. Tahmina emphasizes the human side of immigration. She talks about her work with nonprofits like Miles4Migrants and the Washington Immigrant Defense Network, highlighting how community support can make a significant difference.
Her message is clear: empathy and humanity should be at the forefront of the immigration debate. If you're curious about how current political climates impact immigration or want to know how you can support immigrant communities, this episode is a must-listen. Tahmina's expertise and heartfelt stories offer both education and inspiration, making complex legal issues more accessible and relatable.
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