Tahmina Talks Immigration Podcast
1) Allison Silberberg, Public Policy Expert Discussing Immigration
Allison Sillberberg Allison Sillberberg joins Tahmina on this episode to discuss Allison's experience as the Mayor of Alexandria, Virginia and the intersection between local governance and immigration...Show More
2) Ruchika T. Malhotra, Author, Inclusion on Purpose & Uncompete & CEO of Candour
In this episode Tahmina is joined by Ruchika Malhotra Tahmina Talks Immigration and The Startup Visa podcast series are produced and edited by Tamanna Jahan. Special thanks to our series sponsor...Show More
Ruchika T. Malhotra, Author, Inclusion on Purpose & Uncompete & CEO of Candour
1:00:16 | Dec 31st, 2025
3) Damali Peterman, CEO & Founder of Breakthrough ADR
In this episode, Damali Peterman shares vital tips and tricks for running a robust business. Tahmina and Damali speak about utilizing entrepreneurial “superpowers” and their start-up journeys. Dama...Show More
4) Your Guide to the N-400: Applying for U.S. Citizenship
* Note- this event was held earlier in the year of 2025. We published the episode in December 2025. The policies were updated by USCIS in October 2025- with a new set of civics questions and adjudicat...Show More
5) $100,000 Surprise H1B Fee- What Happens at USCIS to Implement- 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 o...Show More
6) David Kika: How to immigrate to Canada
Given the various challenges in the United States, many U.S. residents are seeking information on how to immigrate to Canada. Tahmina speaks with David Kika, an immigration expert practicing Canadian ...Show More
7) WA Senator Vandana Slatter on Entrepreneurship in Washington State
Senator Vandana 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...Show More
8) Chris Bloomquist- Founding Partner, Talent Mine
This is an episode shared from The Startup Visa podcast that will be useful for our listeners. In this episode, our guest is Chris Bloomquist. He is a 20-year veteran of the technology industry, a 2-...Show More
9) Jordan Lawrence, EB5 Affiliate Network
In this episode, Jordan Lawrence is the EB5AN Director of Business Development. In this role, he structures EB-5 project offerings and develops new strategic relationships. Jordan most recently served...Show More
10) Clive Stafford Smith-Human Rights Lawyer & Guantanamo Expert
In this episode of Tahmina Talks Immigration, I speak with Clive Stafford Smith- British American Human Rights Lawyer who is an expert on Guantanamo Bay detained cases having represented over 80 detai...Show More