Our Team
A legal team who genuinely cares about your future
Every person who walks through our door — virtually or in person — is dealing with something deeply personal. We bring 20+ years of experience and real human commitment to every case.

Tahmina Watson
Full bio →Founder & Immigration Attorney
Founder of Watson Immigration Law, barrister (Middle Temple, 2002), and U.S. immigration attorney since 2006. Author of four books including The Startup Visa. Adjunct Fellow at The Niskanen Center and host of Tahmina Talks Immigration® podcast.

Nicole Lockett
Full bio →Chief of Staff & Managing Paralegal
Nicole is an experienced immigration paralegal with extensive knowledge of employment-based immigration, with a particular focus on investment visa matters. She has substantial experience assisting attorneys and clients with complex investor visa petitions, helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors navigate the U.S. immigration process with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. Nicole is known for her thorough case preparation, strong organizational skills, and commitment to providing exceptional client service throughout every stage of the immigration process.

Isabella Cursino Miyashiro
Full bio →Business Immigration Specialist
Business Immigration Specialist and licensed attorney in São Paulo, Brazil. LL.M. in Global Business Law from the University of Washington. Experienced across L-1A, O-1A, E-2, EB-1A, NIW, and EB-5 matters.

Marry Cyril Pahuyo-Sanchez
Full bio →Paralegal
Paralegal with a B.S. in Financial Management from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan and a Six Sigma Yellow Belt, bringing experience in finance, operations, and compliance from the British Embassy Manila.

Karol Cabrejo
Full bio →Paralegal
Paralegal with a background in psychology and humanitarian work, including UN Migration (IOM), Plan International, Save the Children, and the Colombian Red Cross. Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Roxana Lacayo Zelaya
Full bio →Administrative Assistant & Social Media Specialist
Administrative Assistant & Social Media Specialist with a degree in Business Administration (Marketing) and two master's degrees from EUDE Business School in Madrid. Fluent in Spanish and English.
Halima Mughal
Full bio →Administrative, Billing & Paralegal Assistant
Administrative, Billing & Paralegal Assistant with an MPhil in Comparative Government from the University of Oxford and a B.A. in Political Science from Dickinson College. Passionate about human rights and social justice.
Irene Rodriguez
Full bio →Administrative, Billing & Paralegal Assistant
Administrative, Billing & Paralegal Assistant pursuing a Bachelor of Paralegal Studies at Highline Community College, with a creative background as a former baker and cake decorator.

Precilla Buenaventura
Full bio →Marketing & Communications Assistant
Marketing & Communications Assistant supporting the firm's content, social media, and email newsletters. Passionate about digital marketing and storytelling.
Ready to speak with our team?
Book a consultation — virtually or by phone.
Schedule a Consultation
Speak With an Immigration Attorney
Book a 30-minute consultation directly with our team. Select a time that works for you.