Office Hours
Each month, you will be able to find the latest recording of our ongoing “Office Hours” virtual meeting series below:
February 11, 2026: Becoming a US Citizen: “Should I Stay or Should I Go” in 2026?
In this latest webinar, we give you a practical breakdown of the US naturalization process: from pros and cons, filing periods and eligibility requirements to new policies and common pitfalls that can delay or derail a case.
Attorneys Amanda Gupta, Kimberly Xavier and Legal Manager Davina Wells will cover common issues that can arise during the process, the new 2025 civics test, and what happens after a determination is made on your application. Perfect for anyone considering citizenship or navigating a complex case.
January 21, 2026: Who Is Banned? How New Travel Restrictions and Bans Impact US Visa Eligibility
In this webinar, we explore how the Trump administration has issued and proposed a hailstorm of rules that aim to limit travel to the US for people from certain countries or with certain circumstances.
CoveyLaw attorneys Kimya Zahedi and Claire Benoit provide an overview of how these rules impact—or might impact—people planning to come to the US. Tamizdat attorney and legal fellow Liz Moller also provides an update regarding advocacy efforts to push back.
December 10, 2025: Current EB-1 Info and Trends
In December’s session we’ll be discussing current hot topics and trends around the EB-1 green card for artists/creatives/entertainers and those supporting these industries. Leading this session will be Partner Amanda Gupta and Associate JR Strauss from CoveyLaw’s General Immigration Team. Questions addressed include:
- How do you qualify for the green card of extraordinary ability?
- If you’re on an O-1 now, when is a good time to start the EB-1 process?
- Is it harder to get an EB-1 approved now, under this new administration?
- What are some things to take into consideration before making the decision to go for it?
November 12, 2025: US Artist Visas: What You Need to Know as a Trans or TGNCI+ Artist
Navigating the U.S. immigration system is never simple—and for artists of the transgender, gender-nonconforming, and intersex (TGNCI) community seeking to work in the US, the process can present unique challenges and risks. This talk, recorded on November 12th, discusses the specific considerations for TGNCI artists applying for O and P visas and entering the United States.
We cover best practices for visa preparation, documentation, and consular interviews, as well as what to expect when crossing the border. Special attention is also given to issues of privacy, safety, and advocacy for artists who may face additional scrutiny or discrimination.
October15, 2025: US Artist Visas: Delays, Denials, and Disruption – Is It Getting Harder to Get a Visa to Tour in the US?
US artists visas have long been expensive and unpredictable. But now performing artists wishing to tour in the US face unprecedented challenges and expenses.
In this, the first of Tamizdat/CoveyLaw’s new series of monthly “Office Hours,” come get the update
on US artist visas:
- Are artists visas being denied for political reasons?
- Are artists being targeted?
- Are they searching social media?
- Is Premium Processing inevitable?
- Is it risky to tour in the US right now?