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 re

The Startup Visa® Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Tahmina Watson, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tahmina Watson hosts The Startup Visa® Podcast, a business show with 36 episodes published.

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  Daniel Sawko, CEO and Founder of Shipshape.vc

  Dec 31, 202555 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>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 targeting, shipshape.vc empowers startups to filter thousands of potential backers by sector, stage, geography, and intent—saving founders weeks of manual research.</b></p><p><b>You can learn more about Daniel at </b><b>www.shipshape.vc</b></p><p><b>Special thanks to our series sponsor, Pinnacle Plan Writing for making these ep...

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  David Kika- Canadian immigration Information

  Dec 31, 202547 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>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</b></p><p><b>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...

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  $100,000 H1B Fee Insights with Efren Hernandez, Former USCIS Policy Leader & Founder-EH3 Immigration Consulting

  Sep 30, 202539 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>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. </b></p><p><b>Efren Hernandez is the Founder of EH3 Immigration Consulting. He is an immigration lawyer with 32 years of experience in the field, the vast majority at the former INS and at USCIS. While he has seen and done just about everything in the immigration realm, for the last 24 years he has focused on business/employment-based immigration. He has held leadership roles a...

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  David Kika: How to move to Canada

  Jun 8, 202546 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>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</b></p><p><b>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...

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  WA Senator Vandana Slatter on the Importance of Immigrant Entrepreneurs

  Jun 8, 202544 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>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. </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>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 fir...

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