The Startup Visa® Podcast
Navigating U.S. immigration laws is one of the biggest hurdles for startups entering the U.S. market—and that’s where The Startup Visa® Podcast comes in! Hosted by Tahmina Watson, bestselling author and top immigration lawyer, this podcast is part of The Startup Visa series, which also includes a comprehensive visa guidebook and a policy book for founders and policymakers alike.
Whether you're a U.S. startup struggling to hire global talent, an international entrepreneur looking to break into the U.S. market, or a policy maker working on creative federal and state immigration solutions, this podcast delivers essential insights.
Each episode covers the latest law and policy updates, expert advice, and real-world stories to help you navigate the complex U.S. immigration system.
With almost 20 years of legal experience, Tahmina has been a leading advocate for startup visa reform, collaborating with the Obama administration and spearheading initiatives for immigrant entrepreneurs.
Tune in for thought-provoking conversations with key policymakers, legal experts, and startup leaders, and stay informed on the latest developments in immigration policies.
Ready to learn more about the startup visa and other visa pathways?
Subscribe now and explore the Startup Visa® series for a complete toolkit to help you succeed!
Get your copy of the bestselling visa guidebook for startups and founders on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or anywhere you get books.
The Startup Visa: U.S. Immigration Visa Guide for Startups and Founders: Watson, Tahmina, Doughty, Caroline, Buhain, Venice, Vos, Troy: 9781735758572: Amazon.com: Books
Follow her on LinkedIn to see all her work on startup visa issues and immigration in general. If you have questions, you can send questions from her website at www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com
Episodes
36 episodes
Daniel Sawko, CEO and Founder of Shipshape.vc
Daniel Sawko is the CEO and co-founder of shipshape.vc, a free-to-use investment search engine designed to help founders quickly and precisely identify the right investors for their business. Built to take the guesswork out of investor targe...
David Kika- Canadian immigration Information
Given the various challenges in the United States, many US residents are looking for information about how to immigrate to Canada. Tahmina speaks with David Kika, an immigration expert practicing Canadian immigration lawDavid K...
$100,000 H1B Fee Insights with Efren Hernandez, Former USCIS Policy Leader & Founder-EH3 Immigration Consulting
Efren Hernandez, a life long USCIS policy leader, now working in the private sector sits down with Tahmina to discuss the shocking $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas. Efren Hernandez is the Founder of EH3 Immigration Consu...
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WA Senator Vandana Slatter on the Importance of Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Senator Slatter helped pass state funding for a Washington State immigrant entrepreneur program, one of a handful in the entire country. Tahmina sits down to speak with her. Senator Vandana Slatter (D–WA 48th Di...
David Kika: How to move to Canada
Given the various challenges in the United States, many US residents are looking for information about how to immigrate to Canada. Tahmina speaks with David Kika, an immigration expert practicing Canadian immigration lawDavid K...
Chris Bloomquist- Founding Partner, Talent Mine
In this episode, our guest is Chris Bloomquist. He is a 20 year veteran to the technology industry, a 2 time startup founder and expanding into the climate and environmental recruiting industries. He has a passion to tell the stories o...
Veronica Heller, Managing Director, Delver Agents- From Visa to Green Card as a Founder
In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Veronica, Founder and Managing Director of Sealand Ship Agents and Suppliers & Delver Agents. Veronica transformed Delver Agents into the premier cruise ship agency and supplier in...
Connor O'Brien, Economic Innovation Group and Heartland Visas
In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Connor O'Brien, a Research and Policy Analyst at the Economic Innovation Group (EIG), where he focuses on high-skilled immigration reform and innovation policy. His research has been c...
Steve Tobocman, Executive Director, Global Detroit and The Global EIR Program
In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Steve Tobocman, an innovator and leader in the nonprofit, political, and economic fields. Steve has launched several successful nonprofit initiatives, including Global Detroit, WE Glob...
Craig Montuori, Co-Founder, Global Entrepreneur in Residence Coalition
In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Craig Montuori, Co-Founder Global Entrepreneur ...
Jennifer Weinhart- Senior Policy Advisor at Engine on Visas for Startups
In this episode, I interview Jennifer Weinhart, Senior Policy Advisor at Engine. Engine ...
Daniel Glazer, Winson Sonsini, talks about US Expansion
In this episode, I speak with Daniel Glazer, founding partner of Wilson Sonsini's London office and a leading expert on helping UK and European tech and life sciences companies expand into the U.S. Daniel has advised numer...
Kristen Hoff, Global Talent PR discussing EB1A, O1A, NIW and other visa categories
In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Kristen Hoff, co-founder of Global Talent PR, a specialized agency focused on showcasing the abilities of O1, EB-1, and Global Talent visa applicants. Kristen helps international talen...
Conor Bradshaw, Brex- the bank for startups
In this episode of The Startup Visa Podcast, I speak with Conor Bradshaw, a former client and a dynamic leader who has spent his career producing TV commercials for Fortune 100 tech companies and is now focused on building at Brex. Conor rec...
Matthew Sawyer, Author, Founder-US Accelerator and Professor at NYU and Columbia University
Matthew Sawyer is the author of the bestselling book “Make it in America.” He is also the Managing Director of USAccelerator, and Professor at Columbia and New York Universities. Matthew shares his insights on market intelligence...
Show #5 Sridhar Katta, CEO and Founder, TruVs.com
Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast. In this episode, I am honored to speak with Sridhar Katta, CEO and Founder of TruVs.com. Tr...
Show #4 Marko Issever, CEO and Founder, America EB5 Visa
Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast. In this episode, I am honored to speak with Marko Issever, CEO and F...
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Show #3 Gavin Johnson, Attorney, Immix Law
Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast. In this episode, I am honored to speak with Gavin Johnson, Attorney at Immix Law. As both an entr...
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Show #2 Jeremy L. Neufeld, Senior Immigration Fellow, Institute for Progress
Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast (all episodes linked here). In this episode, I am honored to spea...
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Show #1 William Dean, VP of Immigration, Masterplans
Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast. In this episode, I am honored to speak with William Dean, VP of Immigration at Masterplans. Will...
Why We Must Recapture Unused Visas with Shashi Vijay, Ravi Bulusu and Venkatram Reddy Ravi
Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast. In this episode, I am honored to speak with Shashi Vijay, Principal Attorney at VJ Law Firm, and friends Ravi Bulusu and Venkatram Reddy...
Jordan Lawrence, Business Development Associate at Houston EB-5
Thank you for tuning in to The Startup Visa Podcast. Today I have the honor of speaking with Jordan Lawrence, Business Development Associate as Houston EB-5. Developing new re...
Startup Visa Series - Jason Wiens, Policy Director, Kauffman Foundation
In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Jason Wiens, Policy Director at the Kauffman Foundation
