From Campus to Company: How Student Visa Changes Will Reshape America’s Talent Pipeline
We invite Harvard and Stanford Alumni to join us for a presentation and Q&A on major changes to U.S. student visa rules. As the world becomes more complex and competitive, it's important to think about how to build the next generation of young people who will build our society, economy, and democracy, and where they will be built.
The landscape for international students in the United States is undergoing its most radical transformation in 50 years. A series of sweeping policy overhauls finalized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. administration are introducing strict time limits, heavy bureaucratic oversight, and aggressive crackdowns on pre- and post-graduation work authorizations.
Who’s Invited:
• Harvard Alumni from the College and the Graduate Schools
• Stanford Alumni from the College and the Graduate Schools
• Harvard and Stanford Alumni may bring guests
• Registration is limited to 30 Harvard and Stanford Alumni and their guests
• We expect this event to sellout, so secure your place today
• Registration ends Sunday, October 4, 2026, 23:59 PT
From Campus to Company: How Student Visa Changes Will Reshape America’s Talent Pipeline
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm PT
Bellevue, WA
Major changes to U.S. student visa rules could reshape the journey from campus to career, with far-reaching consequences for international students, universities, employers, startups, and America’s global talent pipeline. Immigration attorney Tahmina Watson will unpack what is changing, why it matters, and what these shifts could mean for business, innovation, and U.S. competitiveness.
From Campus to Company: How Student Visa Changes Will Reshape America’s Talent Pipeline
• Harvard and Stanford Alumni only
• Harvard and Stanford Alumni may bring guests
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm PT
• 5:30pm – 6:30pm - Check-in, networking, and refreshments
• 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Presentation and audience Q&A
• 7:30pm - 8:30pm - Continued conversation and networking
Location: Bellevue, WA
• Exact location will be sent 2 days prior to the event
Registration ends Sunday, October 4, 2026, 23:59pm PT
Cost:
• $20 Harvard Club Members and their Guests
• $20 Stanford Club Members and their Guests
• $30 Non-Member Alumni of Harvard and Stanford and their Guests
• Registration is limited to 30 Harvard and Stanford Alumni and their guests
Hosted by:
• Harvard Club of Seattle and the Stanford Club of Washington
We look forward to seeing you at our event!
About Tahmina Watson
Tahmina Watson is a nationally recognized U.S. immigration attorney, author, and founder of Watson Immigration Law in Seattle. With more than 20 years of experience, she advises entrepreneurs, startups, companies, universities, and global talent on complex immigration matters. A longtime advocate for immigrant entrepreneurship, Tahmina has helped shape and support innovative immigration pathways, including Global Entrepreneur-in-Residence programs. She frequently speaks and writes on immigration policy, international students, entrepreneurship, and the future of global talent.
Tahmina is the author of The Startup Visa book series and host of The Startup Visa® podcast. She also hosts the live radio show Tahmina Talks Immigration® on the Bay Area’s Bolly 92.3 FM. A frequent commentator in national and international media, Tahmina has been recognized by Business Insider as one of the top U.S. immigration lawyers for startups.
Beyond immigration law, Tahmina is a passionate bird and wildlife photographer and creator of the Color Your Joy coloring book series, which celebrates birds, wildlife, and the natural world. Her debut photography exhibition will be held in November 2026 at the Yuan Ru Art Center in Bellevue, Washington, hosted by Stanford alumna Julie Hsieh.
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