Visalaw - The Blog of the Immigration Law Firm of Siskind Susser

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58806462009-08-03T11:08:17.544-05:00Visalaw - The Blog of the Immigration Law Firm of Siskind SusserOriginally created in 1998, this was the first law firm blog ever. It covers the latest developments in U.S. immigration law and policy.Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comBlogger742125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-84369429947901598332009-08-03T11:05:00.000-05:002009-08-03T11:08:17.553-05:00SISKIND SUSSER LAWYERS WIN LANDMARK MANDAMUS CASE AGAINST LABOR DEPARTMENT

Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers attorneys Mikiel Davids and Karen Weinstock of the Atlanta office recently won a landmark case in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Georgia against the U.S. Department of Labor. The court ordered DOL to immediately decide a pending PERM application (foreign labor certification) after finding the agency had unreasonably delayed in doing so. Our

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Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-31991560461763789742008-06-14T07:09:00.002-05:002008-06-14T07:13:31.748-05:00MEDICAL MIGRANTS

The Memphis Commercial Appeal quotes Greg Siskind in a story on the nurse shortage and the role of foreign nurses.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-86302006445562354572008-06-11T14:56:00.000-05:002008-06-11T14:57:11.125-05:00E-VERIFY PROPOSED RULE ANSWERS SOME QUESTIONS

Just got my hands on the proposed rule implementing the President's E-Verify Executive Order (thanks Naomi). A couple of items of note: - normally, employers may only enter new employees in E-Verify; however, the proposed rule requires contractors to verify existing employees working on the government contract - only contracts involving more than $3000 will trigger the E-Verify requirement -

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-55124675993468314742008-06-10T14:11:00.000-05:002008-06-10T14:12:06.959-05:00DHS REPORT CARD

As part of its roll out of the Executive Order on E-Verify mentioned yesterday, DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and Department of Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez have issued a joint press release giving an update on where the Administration is in achieving the 26 goals outlined last August. The Border Fence Approximately 330 miles of fencing have been completed. DHS believes it is on track

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-71416310382592986722008-06-10T09:42:00.001-05:002008-06-10T09:42:52.999-05:00HOUSE HEARS TESTIMONY ON E-VERIFY

The webcast and statements are available here.Here is the list of witnesses and links to their prepared testimony:Panel I: Hon. Ken Calvert U.S. House of Representatives44th District (R-CA) Hon. Heath Shuler U.S. House of Representatives11th District (D-NC) Hon. Sam Johnson U.S. House of

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-31630224215745869792008-06-09T11:49:00.002-05:002008-06-09T11:51:17.915-05:00BREAKING NEWS: BUSH ORDERS ALL EMPLOYERS DOING BUSINESS WITH GOVERNMENT TO USE E-VERIFY

Wow! All businesses with federal contracts are going to have to use E-Verify. That's a lot more businesses than most people realize. The vast majority of health care employers are subject since they take Medicare. All universities that participate in the federal student loan programs are government contractors. Every business that deals with the Department of Defense will need to comply. The list

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-91527589437464304542008-06-08T21:51:00.000-05:002008-06-08T21:53:05.082-05:00ARIZONA LAW FACES MAJOR TEST

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will become the first federal appeals court to hear a challenge on a state immigration law when it hears arguments Thursday concerning the constitutionality of Arizona's tough employer sanctions law. Arizona mandates all employers use E-Verify and can suspend the business licenses of employers found to have knowingly hired illegally present immigrants. Nearly

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-64154102918422764682008-03-24T10:54:00.002-05:002008-03-24T10:57:14.735-05:00KAREN WEINSTOCK'S H-1B BOOK IS PUBLISHED

SSB Atlanta lawyer Karen Weinstock's book The H-1B Book: 2008-2009 edition has been published by ILW. This is a very comprehensive, easy to follow book with considerable analysis as well as numerous useful charts, checklists and primary source materials. Karen - Congratulations on the publication of your new book!

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-41063310048059904142008-03-19T23:38:00.003-05:002008-03-19T23:43:11.675-05:00SSB HEADQUARTERS WINS ARCHITECTURE AWARD

Siskind Susser Bland's building and architect, Jeff Blackledge, were recognized by the Tennessee chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-5540748420677875272008-02-22T10:53:00.004-06:002008-02-22T10:54:50.442-06:00GREG SISKIND'S SLIDES FROM TBA LEGAL TECH 2008

I'm talking about blogging, webinars, social networking sites, etc. at this year's TBA Legal Tech meeting in Nashville. | View | Upload your own

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-7141359219519697902008-01-27T20:42:00.000-06:002008-01-27T20:45:54.704-06:00COLE SILVER'S LEGAL MARKETING BLOG

I just want to recommend this very interesting blog and the related web site. I was recently interviewed by Cole on Internet marketing and the interview is there. But the site is chock full of useful links and articles and the blog is worth adding to your RSS feed. Cole has interviewed some really interesting people and the interviews are available as podcasts. Definitely worth a stop by.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-74475583456539245132008-01-24T08:47:00.000-06:002008-01-24T08:49:30.275-06:00GREG SISKIND SPEAKING ON MARKETING AT TENNESSEE BAR'S LEGAL TECH EVENT

SSB partner Greg Siskind will be speaking on blogging for lawyers at the annual Tennessee Bar Association Law Technology meeting in Nashville on February 22nd.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-30279021892634799372008-01-22T12:50:00.000-06:002008-01-22T12:52:36.026-06:00SSB PARTNER GREG SISKIND INTERVIEWED

Law firm marketing consultant Cole Silver interviews Greg Siskind on the new edition of his bestselling book The Lawyers Guide to Marketing on the Internet.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-32902004153529915662008-01-17T15:14:00.001-06:002008-01-17T15:14:28.851-06:00INFOWORLD QUOTES SSB LAWYER GREG SISKIND ON NEW STATE BUSINESS LICENSE LAWS

Ephraim Schwartz covers the issue in his Reality Check column.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-70468025844630768682008-01-16T15:13:00.000-06:002008-01-16T15:14:03.958-06:00CONFERENCE ON EMPLOYER IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE

SSB attorney Greg Siskind is a speaker at American Conference Institute's upcoming Chicago program entitled "Worksite Immigration Compliance" which is being held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. He will be speaking on pre-merger immigration due diligence during corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-79839546427953589872007-11-18T08:48:00.000-06:002007-11-18T08:52:44.765-06:00ABA PUBLISHES SISKIND ARTICLE ON BLOGGING

The ABA online publication Law Practice Today has included Greg Siskind's article Lawyer Blogging: An Introduction in its latest issue. The article also received some praise from international lawyer coach Janet Moore in her blog.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-15399290441811654212007-11-18T08:44:00.000-06:002007-11-18T08:48:05.041-06:00GREG SISKIND'S TESTIMONY NOW ONLINE

SSB partner Greg Siskind, who testified on H.R. 750 last week in front of the House Immigration Subcommittee, has had his submitted testimony posted on the House Judiciary Committee web site.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-60050783275995931692007-11-06T13:46:00.001-06:002007-11-06T14:00:15.647-06:00A BUSY WEEK

Greg Siskind is presenting at American Lawyer Media's Chief Operating Officer/Chief Marketing Officer annual meeting in New York on Tuesday, speaking on "no match letters" in a national teleconference for B21 Publishing on Wednesday, testifying before the House Immigration Subcommittee in Washington on Thursday and speaking at the ABA Law Practice Management Section's annual marketing conference

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-30447893179256562392007-11-06T06:15:00.000-06:002007-11-07T14:29:43.618-06:00GREG SISKIND SPEAKS AT AMLAW COO/CMO CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK

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Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-6147667852217539792007-11-02T01:00:00.000-05:002007-11-02T01:04:15.914-05:00WHAT MAKES LAWYERS SUCCESSFUL

SSB lawyer Greg Siskind is interviewed by The Complete Lawyer in this series on success in the legal field.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-45628544409200973992007-10-30T21:40:00.000-05:002007-10-30T22:45:06.627-05:00GREG SISKIND'S ABA INTERNET MARKETING BOOK OUT IN THIRD EDITION

SSB Partner Greg Siskind, Google executive Rick Klau and legal industry marketing consultant Deborah McMurray are out with the third edition of the ABA bestseller The Lawyers Guide to Marketing on the Internet.The early reviews are good.

Greg Siskindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00429791847382737339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5880646.post-8023793900860591642007-09-13T22:13:00.000-05:002007-09-13T22:17:57.083-05:00GREG SISKIND'S ABA BOOK COMING OUT SOON

The third edition of the bestselling ABA book I co-wrote with my friends Google executive Rick Klau and marketing guru Deborah McMurray is coming out soon. I wrote the original version of this book way back in 1996 when people were asking me why I would spend so much time writing content for my web site when so no one knew what the web even was. My web site www.visalaw.com, by the way, was the

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