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Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1906908/open_sms] 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 District) is a pharmacist, biotech professional, and trailblazing lawmaker who brings science, compassion, and equity to public service. Currently Vice Chair of the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, she also serves on the Health and Higher Education committees. A former Bellevue City Councilmember and four-term State House Representative, Vandana was the first Indian-American elected to the Washington State House. Her work has championed climate policy, healthcare privacy, education access, and innovation. A naturalized citizen, community leader, and public school parent, Vandana’s journey from pharmacy to policy is grounded in service, representation, and creating opportunity for all. You can learn more about Senator Slatter at Vandana Slatter for State Senate | Meet Vandana [https://vandanaslatter.com/meet-vandana/] 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 [http://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 [https://www.amazon.com/Color-Your-Joy-Wildlife-Coloring/dp/B0F4NZTD4G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BTL1HC8C2QPN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pd-ZQZvBjcVMd4HsY8x_WeRQ8I84fgJ5Ig_NA0Rf_wBZIjUxptmPftRWE8VKhwlAIKROVmkIPJ9xiNnRaoc2ZM2Fwe-FMds3oPqq675lPxRknEVyjPZL7khSp2iduXp0Gp4H_HIeOzTCUPehG2V_lQ.ya2hXPmyeIggghfyf74OgFs3BxZm762uyGko6r38L44&dib_tag=se&keywords=tahmina+watson&qid=1749441563&sprefix=tahmina+watson%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-1]  Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com [http://www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com/] and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Tahmina+Watson&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1%20] and her author website www.tahminawatson.com [http://www.tahminawatson.com/].  Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media: LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.linkedin.com/company/watson-immigration-law] and Tahmina Watson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahminawatson/]Twitter - @TahminaTalks [https://twitter.com/TahminaTalks]Instagram - @TahminaTalks [https://www.instagram.com/tahminatalks/]Facebook - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.facebook.com/WatsonImmigrationLaw/] Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1906908/open_sms] 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 law David Kika is a seasoned business immigration professional based in North Vancouver, BC, with deep expertise in Canadian and international immigration pathways. He supports clients with LMIA applications, work permits (including NAFTA/CUSMA, CPTPP, and CETA), and both provincial and federal permanent residence programs such as BC PNP, Express Entry, and others across Canada. David also handles family sponsorships and a range of other immigration applications. Prior to his Canadian practice, he worked in the Czech Republic assisting Japanese automotive executives with European work permits and corporate matters. David brings a global perspective and practical experience to every client he serves. You can contact David at David Kika Immigration Consulting | BBB Business Profile | Better Business Bureau [https://www.bbb.org/ca/bc/north-vancouver/profile/immigration-consultant/david-kika-immigration-consulting-0037-2430422] and find him on LinkedIn at David Kika | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkika/] 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 [http://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 [https://www.amazon.com/Color-Your-Joy-Wildlife-Coloring/dp/B0F4NZTD4G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BTL1HC8C2QPN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pd-ZQZvBjcVMd4HsY8x_WeRQ8I84fgJ5Ig_NA0Rf_wBZIjUxptmPftRWE8VKhwlAIKROVmkIPJ9xiNnRaoc2ZM2Fwe-FMds3oPqq675lPxRknEVyjPZL7khSp2iduXp0Gp4H_HIeOzTCUPehG2V_lQ.ya2hXPmyeIggghfyf74OgFs3BxZm762uyGko6r38L44&dib_tag=se&keywords=tahmina+watson&qid=1749441563&sprefix=tahmina+watson%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-1]  Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com [http://www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com/] and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Tahmina+Watson&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1%20] and her author website www.tahminawatson.com [http://www.tahminawatson.com/].  Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media: LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.linkedin.com/company/watson-immigration-law] and Tahmina Watson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahminawatson/]Twitter - @TahminaTalks [https://twitter.com/TahminaTalks]Instagram - @TahminaTalks [https://www.instagram.com/tahminatalks/]Facebook - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.facebook.com/WatsonImmigrationLaw/] Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1906908/open_sms] 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 of impactful environmental organizations, leveraging his executive level recruitment expertise to put inspiring people to work, and believes that equitable hiring and employment should be a basic human right. He also serve as the Vice Chairman of the KD Hall Foundation as a male ally, serving minority girls and women in their education and employment growth. He is a father, husband, adult Lego enthusiast, ultimate frisbee and cross country coach and enjoys a good Star Wars movie as much as a tasty food documentary.  Links to connect with Chris: About Us | The Talent Mine [https://www.thetalentmine.jobs/about-us] (2) Chris Bloomquist | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbloomquist/] 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 [http://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 [https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Visa-Immigration-Startups-Founders/dp/1735758574/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J2J1KV5FXZW9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HFE3KijonStTS-yuTsluSBvDKo46x5yOTfySm5PjUOjnBM3cGer2uK2jEFpQyU1vkPbIEMDu-o1mhPsM_PGrNHYl3Okp2chrqi4cviLMLNawhMaSimBIQpjoi_g8ttR7.yOVNouiBnXR7MZhn9VBhtmuoyTD7t6G1XYFDIMrW3oE&dib_tag=se&keywords=tahmina+watson&qid=1727383157&sprefix=tahmina+wat%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1] 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 [https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Visa-Economic-Prosperity-America/dp/1735758531/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HFE3KijonStTS-yuTsluSBvDKo46x5yOTfySm5PjUOjnBM3cGer2uK2jEFpQyU1vkPbIEMDu-o1mhPsM_PGrNHYl3Okp2chrqi4cviLMLNawhMaSimBIQpjoi_g8ttR7.yOVNouiBnXR7MZhn9VBhtmuoyTD7t6G1XYFDIMrW3oE&qid=1727383157&sr=8-4] Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com [http://www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com/]  Sign up to our blog- and connect with us on social media: LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.linkedin.com/company/watson-immigration-law] and Tahmina Watson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahminawatson/]Twitter - @TahminaTalks [https://twitter.com/TahminaTalks]Instagram - @TahminaTalks [https://www.instagram.com/tahminatalks/]Facebook - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.facebook.com/WatsonImmigrationLaw/] Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1906908/open_sms] 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 Ushuaia, Argentina, working with exclusive boutique operators, mainstream cruise lines, and expedition cruise companies worldwide. She specializes in creating innovative services, solving complex problems, and building strong connections. Veronica holds degrees in Natural Science & Human Arts, Law, International Commerce, and is trained in Environmental Management and International Security. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with her! You can learn more about veronica and Delver Agents at Delver Agents: Ship Agents and Suppliers | South America [https://www.delveragents.com/] Special thanks to our season sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/ [https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/] The Startup Visa podcast series is produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan and Sana Dawa.  The startup visa series is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.  Together with this podcast, we invite you to read Tahmina’s The Startup Visa Book series. 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 [https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Visa-Immigration-Startups-Founders/dp/1735758574/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J2J1KV5FXZW9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HFE3KijonStTS-yuTsluSBvDKo46x5yOTfySm5PjUOjnBM3cGer2uK2jEFpQyU1vkPbIEMDu-o1mhPsM_PGrNHYl3Okp2chrqi4cviLMLNawhMaSimBIQpjoi_g8ttR7.yOVNouiBnXR7MZhn9VBhtmuoyTD7t6G1XYFDIMrW3oE&dib_tag=se&keywords=tahmina+watson&qid=1727383157&sprefix=tahmina+wat%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1] 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 [https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Visa-Economic-Prosperity-America/dp/1735758531/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HFE3KijonStTS-yuTsluSBvDKo46x5yOTfySm5PjUOjnBM3cGer2uK2jEFpQyU1vkPbIEMDu-o1mhPsM_PGrNHYl3Okp2chrqi4cviLMLNawhMaSimBIQpjoi_g8ttR7.yOVNouiBnXR7MZhn9VBhtmuoyTD7t6G1XYFDIMrW3oE&qid=1727383157&sr=8-4] Be sure to follow us on our website www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com [http://www.watsonimmigrationlaw.com/] and Tahmina’s author page on Amazon Amazon Author page [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Tahmina+Watson&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1%20] and her author website www.tahminawatson.com [http://www.tahminawatson.com/].  Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media: LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.linkedin.com/company/watson-immigration-law] and Tahmina Watson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahminawatson/]Twitter - @TahminaTalks [https://twitter.com/TahminaTalks]Instagram - @TahminaTalks [https://www.instagram.com/tahminatalks/]Facebook - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.facebook.com/WatsonImmigrationLaw/] Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1906908/open_sms] 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 cited by media outlets such as Axios, Bloomberg, and the New York Times, and his writing has appeared in Newsweek, National Review, and City Journal. Connor holds degrees from Rutgers University and the University of Chicago. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with him!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 Global Network, and ProsperUS Detroit, and has built a notable political career as a state legislator. His work has been recognized nationally, and he continues to maintain active networks in politics, immigrant economic development, and community economic development. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed sitting down with him! You can learn more about Connor and EIG Home - Economic Innovation Group [https://eig.org/] Special thanks to our season sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these episodes possible. You can visit their website at https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/ [https://www.pinnacleplanwriting.com/] The Startup Visa podcast series is produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan and Sana Dawa.  The startup visa series is intended to be your toolbox for the success of your immigration journey.  Together with this podcast, we invite you to read Tahmina’s The Startup Visa Book series. 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 [https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Visa-Immigration-Startups-Founders/dp/1735758574/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J2J1KV5FXZW9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HFE3KijonStTS-yuTsluSBvDKo46x5yOTfySm5PjUOjnBM3cGer2uK2jEFpQyU1vkPbIEMDu-o1mhPsM_PGrNHYl3Okp2chrqi4cviLMLNawhMaSimBIQpjoi_g8ttR7.yOVNouiBnXR7MZhn9VBhtmuoyTD7t6G1XYFDIMrW3oE&dib_tag=se&keywords=tahmina+watson&qid=1727383157&sprefix=tahmina+wat%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1] 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 [https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Visa-Economic-Prosperity-America/dp/1735758531/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HFE3KijonStTS-yuTsluSBvDKo46x5yOTfySm5PjUOjnBM3cGer2uK2jEFpQyU1vkPbIEMDu-o1mhPsM_PGrNHYl3Okp2chrqi4cviLMLNawhMaSimBIQpjoi_g8ttR7.yOVNouiBnXR7MZhn9VBhtmuoyTD7t6G1XYFDIMrW3oE&qid=1727383157&sr=8-4] Sign to our blog- and connect with us on on social media: LinkedIn - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.linkedin.com/company/watson-immigration-law] and Tahmina Watson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahminawatson/]Twitter - @TahminaTalks [https://twitter.com/TahminaTalks]Instagram - @TahminaTalks [https://www.instagram.com/tahminatalks/]Facebook - Watson Immigration Law [https://www.facebook.com/WatsonImmigrationLaw/] Find us at watsonimmigrationlaw.com