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August 2008 The Lawyer's Guide to Marketing on the Internet, created by attorney Greg Siskind, recently had its Third Edition published this month. The latest Legal Marketing Association newsletter published an interview with Siskind about the book, as well as an overview of the book's contents. The Pueblo Chieftan of Colorado cited Visalaw.com in an article concerning the H-2A visa and its impact on farm labor. The article from Attorney Greg Siskind has also been published in the July 2008 issue of the NALP Bulletin.
July 2008 Attorney Karen Weinstock's book on H1-B Visas was published recently, and GlobalAtlanta recently conducted an interview with Weinstock to discuss her book. Attorney Greg Siskind has authored an article for the Journal of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants.
June 2008 Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article in The National Law Journal about the negative reaction from the legal community towards the audit announcement.
Attorney Greg Siskind wrote an article for Immigration Law Today showcasing the new electronics on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article in The Commercial Appeal about the overwhelming demand for health care workers in America and few visas available for foreign nurses.
March 2008 Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an editorial in the Tuscaloosa News about whether a state or local government has the right to create its own immigration rules beyond those required by the federal government.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in Law Times about a new temporary foreign worker unit aimed at creating an easier entry for workers in certain professions in Canada.
Attorney Greg Siskind is quoted in an article on InfoWorld. In the article he says that the USCIS for 2009 will randomly select winners from applications received on the first five days, opposed to two days in the past.
Seven projects celebrating the best of Tennessee architecture were feted at AIA Tennessee's annual awards gala, including Siskind Susser Bland's Memphis office.
Law Practice Magazine published an interview with Greg Siskind focusing on the tech tools he has used to advance his practice.
The Lawyer's Guide to Marketing on the Internet, Third Edition was written by Greg Siskind, Deborah McMurray and Rick Klau. The book can be purchased at the ABA Web Store.
February 2008 The ABA Journal published an article on attorney Greg Siskind and how he built Siskind Susser Bland into a thriving law practice with help from the internet.
Attorney Greg Siskind will be a judge at the 2008 InnovAction Awards, hosted by the College of Law Practice Management. The goal of the InnovAction Awards is to demonstrate to the legal community what can be created when passionate professionals, with big ideas and strong convictions, are determined to make a difference.
The Washington Times has published a column discussing a post on Greg Siskind's blog advising the Democrats to bring back immigration reform this year.
Attorney Greg Siskind answers the fundamental issues relating to residency and naturalization, H-1B, H-2A and H-2B visas and adopting foreign nationals from the perspective of the US in an article appearing in Manupatra Newsline.
Bloomberg, one of the world's major news services, has launched its U.S. health care law publication and included a feature article by Greg Siskind.
January 2008 The University of Southern California's Institute for Justice and Journalism discusses two blog posts from Attorney Greg Siskind's blog ILW.com.
Attorney Greg Siskind was recently interviewed about the keys to effective legal marketing on the internet.
Attorney Greg Siskind is quoted in an article that appeared in the Memphis Business Journal about the effect the new immigration law has on Tennessee businesses.
The Muscatine Journal used visalaw.com as a reference in this article about the visa drawings.
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article in Info World about the new state immigration laws in Arizona and Tennessee.
December 2007 Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in a follow-up article that appeared in the Las Vegas Sun about changes being made to the J-1 Program and the need for better enforcement of the program to protect foreign doctors.
Business TN Magazine named Siskind Susser Bland to their Hot 100 list of fast growing companies.
November 2007 Attorney Greg Siskind wrote and article that has been published online by the ABA in Law Practice Today. In the article he explains how blogs can be of use to law practices and shares some relevant and interesting blogs.
The Memphis Business Journal wrote an article about attorney Greg Siskind and the benefit blogs provide businesses.
Attorney Greg Siskind testified in a hearing at the House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law, regarding Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee's Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2007. The Commerical Appeal wrote an article on Mr. Siskind's testimony.
Attorney Greg Siskind was interviewed by The Complete Lawyer on what makes lawyers successful.
October 2007 The first reviews are in on The Lawyers Guide to Marketing on the Internet, Third Edition. The book is written by Greg Siskind along with Deborah McMurray and Rick Klau.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in the Canadian Business Magazine about the severe shortages in both skilled and unskilled labour facing businesses across Canada.
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article that appeared in the Las Vegas Sun about the need for more dramatic changes to the J-1 Program and better enforcement of the program to protect foreign doctors.
Attorneys Greg Siskind and Lynn Susser have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 25th anniversary edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of Immigration Law.
September 2007 Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in the Globe and Mail about the increase of Mexican refugee claimants entering Canada over the past year.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in the National Post about the sudden outpour of illegal foreign migrants from the United States into Canada.
Attorney Greg Siskind is quoted in an article that appeared in the Memphis Business Journal about the reactivation of the Mid-South Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its need to focus on trade.
Attorney Sergio Karas is quoted in an article in the National Post about a ruling made by a Federal Court judge allowing a failed refugee claimant who was ordered out of Canada after a criminal conviction to remain in the country to continue a religious conversion.
August 2007 Attorney Sergio Karas is quoted in an article in the National Post about war criminals who have managed to stay in Canada for years despite Ottawa's ongoing efforts to expel them.
Attorney Sergio Karas published an article in the Canadian HR Reporter about the ruling made by the Federal Court involving a foreign worker at the Edmonton auto dealer underlines the importance of work permits.
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article in the Nashville Post regarding the purchase of the NHL's Nashville Predators by David Freeman, a former colleague and co-author of "The Medical Waste Handbook".
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article in the Commercial Appeal about U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn's position against banks giving credit cards to illegal immigrants.
July 2007 Attorney Greg Siskind wrote an article that appeared in USA Today about the growing shortage of doctors in the United States and the need for more of the brightest medical minds in the world.
Attorneys Greg Siskind and Sergio Karas were quoted in an article on ITBusiness.ca explaining how Microsoft's expansion into Canada will take advantage of Canadian immigration policies.
June 2007 Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article in The Commercial Appeal about the impact of immigration on communities in Memphis and the Mid-South.
SSB client Mohamad Abdo's case is profiled in a USA Today editorial on the impact of immigration processing delays and snafus.
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article on OregonLive.com about the surge of arrests in the workplace as agents increasingly bust ordinary employees.
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article on InfoWorld about the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill. The bill, which was voted down in Congress last week, is by no means off the table, as Siskind and other immigration experts discuss the options available to make the bill an eventual success. Attorney Greg Siskind was featured in an article in Memphis Daily News concerning the status of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill. Siskind outlines a list of recommendations which he feels are necessary for the bill to pass. Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article on InfoWorld about Senate Bill 1348, which has stirred a great deal of emotion across the United States lately. The bill's sweeping approach to immigration reform will affect nearly every sector of the American economy.
Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article that appeared on eWeek.com about the current immigration bill in the Senate being criticized by tech employers, which would raise the yearly limit on H1-B visas from 65,000 to 115,000.
May 2007 Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in USA Today about the bill currently being debated in the Senate that would set aside about one-third of the immigration slots each year for people who earn admission based on a points system. This system is already established in Canada.
Attorney Greg Siskind wrote an article for Immigration Law Today explaining how to create a blog, what software to use and how they work.
Attorney Lynn Susser spoke at a seminar for human resource professionals in Arkansas about the myths surrounding the growing population of immigrants in the state.
April 2007 Attorney Karen Weinstock was featured in an article about a Kurdish woman's nine year battle to obtain permanent residency in the United States.
Attorney Sergio Karas's article on laptop privacy was published in the Canadian Bar Associations The National Magazine.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in a recent article that appeared in Globe and Mail.
Attorneys Sergio Karas from Canada and Gregory Sy from China published an article in the Canadian Employment Law Today. The article focuses on the rise of Canadian business trips to China and the mix of traditional and modern policies that can cause visa headaches.
Attorney Greg Siskind wrote an article for The Commercial Appeal in Memphis about the need to raise H-1B limits and create other visa opportunities.
Attorney Sergio Karas will be participating in the Legal Business Forum in July. He will be joining a panel discussion on the need for minimizing costs and building labor efficiencies.
Attorney Jack Richbourg is featured in Memphis Magazine in an article about the increase of immigrants in the Mid-South during the past decade. March 2007 Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in a recent article in The Commercial Appeal discussing Rep. Marsha Blackburn's plan to prevent illegal immigrants from applying for credit cards.
Attorney Sergio Karas will chair the National Foreign Worker Program on March 21, 2007 in Toronto.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in this week's Law Times about his recent story on authorities searching laptops at borders.
Attorney Greg Siskind was featured in an article in the Memphis Business Journal discussing his role in the formation of a coalition in Memphis in anticipation of a revised immigration reform bill. January 2007 The Lawyers Weekly in Canada featured Visalaw International in a recent article discussing the benefits a global alliance has on not only the law firms involved but the clients as well.
Attorneys Eric Bland and Isabel Hidrobo are quoted in an article that appeared in The Hill about immigration laws and how they affect fashion models.
Attorney Greg Siskind was named one of the best lawyers in Tennessee by Business Tennessee magazine.
Attorney Sergio Karas' article about U.S. courts allowing border laptop searches without a warrant has been published by the Canadian HR Reporter.
Attorney Jack Richbourg was quoted in an article about the Immigrant Justice Program that appears in the TBA Journal this month.
Attorney Sergio Karas wrote an article about the caution Canadian employers need to take when looking abroad to hire qualified workers.
Attorney Greg Siskind wrote an article for Memphis Lawyer focusing on the employment verification requirements under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).
December 2006 The Canadian HR Reporter published an article by Sergio Karas about the serious consequence employers may face if they violate the work permits.
The Daily News in Memphis published an article about Siskind Susser Bland and the formation of Visalaw International, a worldwide alliance of immigration lawyers.
Attorney Sergio Karas published an article on foreign nationals in Canada that appeared in the Canadian Bar Association's National Magazine newsletter. The article can be found in the Business Immigration section.
Greg Siskind was listed as one of the top attorneys in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi in the 2006 edition of the Mid-South Super Lawyers.
The National Law Journal featured an article about Siskind Susser Bland's alliance with Visalaw International.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in an article in the Law Times about the creation of the Ontario Provincial Nominee Program announced by the Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
Attorney Sergio Karas was quoted in this C.D. Howe Institute study on duel citizenship.
Attorney Sergio Karas wrote an article warning that data on laptops and electronic devices can be searched without a warrant at a U.S. port of entry.
November 2006 Attorney Greg Siskind offered his support for Texas Representative Shelia Jackson Lee in an article that appeared on GovExec.com.
Attorney Greg Siskind was featured in an article in Mid-South Super Lawyers about his efforts to help immigrants and immigration attorneys who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
Visalaw International and Siskind Susser Bland are working together to help clients receive faster, more efficient service around the world. The article can be found in The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Business Journal and the Memphis Daily News.
Attorney Sergio Karas wrote an article on the unique challenges Canada is facing when it comes to hiring outside the country.
The Ontario Bar Association Magazine has noted Sergio Karas’ appointment as the chair of the International Bar Association’s Immigration Committee.
Attorney Sergio Karas' article " The Residency Obligation under the Canadian IRPA" was published by the New York Bar Association International Law Practicum.
Attorney Yvette Sebelist in our Nashville office was quoted in an article that appeared in Nashville's The City Paper discussing the long wait most people face when applying for immigration documents and problems that may occur.
Attorney Yvette Sebelist in our Nashville office can be heard Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:00 CST on her weekly immigration radio program on WRFN-LPFM Radio Free Nashville 98.9.
October 2006 Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office was quoted in the October 31, 2006 issue of The Globe and Mail discussing the increase in Canada's immigration target and its effect on the economy.
Attorney Karen Weinstock in our Atlanta office was featured in an article in Global Atlanta discussing the shortage of nurses and ways to solve the filled visa quota.
Siskind Susser Bland was ranked 12th out of the top 120 law firms according to Atlanta's Best 2006.
Attorney Greg Siskind was named one of the best lawyers in Tennessee by Business Tennessee magazine. The article will appear in the January 2007 edition of the magazine.
The Fulton County Daily Report interviewed Karen Weinstock, in our Atlanta office, about the merger between Siskind Susser and New York based Eric Bland Law Firm.
Attorney Sergio Karas, in our Toronto office, chaired a seminar at the Ontario Board Association on labor shortages in the construction industry.
Attorney Sergio Karas, in our Toronto office, was asked to comment on the growing scandal at the Immigration and Refugee Board, on behalf of the Ontario Bar Association. To see the three minute video, click on the side panel "Videos".
Attorney Karen Weinstock, in our Atlanta office, was quoted in this article about a man in the Norcross area who married six women so they could stay in the United States.
Attorney Yvette Sebelist, in our Nashville office, was recently interviewed by the Nashville Business Journal about current issues in immigration and how they relate to hiring.
Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office was quoted in an article in Globe and Mail discussing the case of a former Russian spy suing Canada's immigration department for refusing to allow her to return to Canada as a landed immigrant.
September 2006 Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office was welcomed as the incoming Co-Chair of the Immigration and Nationality Law Committee.
The Daily News in Memphis interviewed Greg Siskind in an article discussing the success of Siskind Susser Bland and the merger with New York-based Eric Bland Law Firm.
Attorney Yvette Sebelist in our Nashville office was listed in the Nashville Business Journal for Best of the Bar in Immigration.
Congratulations to Greg Siskind, who was chosen to be included in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Attorneys Greg Siskind and David Jones co-wrote an article for Immigration Law Today showcasing the new electronics on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office was featured in Law Times explaining the concerns involved with offshore outsourcing.
Attorney Karen Weinstock in our Atlanta office represented an Iraqi man who was granted permanent U.S. residency. Now immigration officials are trying to untangle red tape that has left his mother in a holding pattern for seven years. The article appears on Al.com. August 2006 The New England Journal of Medicine’s publication Recruiting Physicians Today has published an article by Greg Siskind on the status of physician immigration legislation in Washington. Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers has merged with the New York-based Eric Bland Law Firm, creating Siskind Susser Bland, P.C. The article appears in the Memphis Commercial Appeal. July 2006 Forbes Magazine interviewed Mr. Siskind in an article discussing careers that increase the chances of obtaining a H-1B visa. Siskind Susser has renovated and moved into a larger office building to accommodate the needs of its clients and staff. June 2006 Attorney Karen Weinstock in our Atlanta office was quoted in an article in reference to the case of Necheveran Barwary and his mother, who have been trying to gain residency in the U.S. for seven years. Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office wrote an article about residency that was published in the latest issue of Canadian Employment Law Today. Attorney Karen Weinstock wrote an article for GlobalAtlanta.com about the H-1B cap for FY2007. May 2006 Siskind Susser was featured in the May 18-25 issue of the Memphis Business Journal in an article that highlighted their Small Business Award win.
Attorney Greg Siskind participated in the radio show Coast to Coast, to discuss proposals to change immigration laws that have been in the news lately. The folowing links will lead to the show. Windows Media Streaming link: http://interface.audiovideoweb.com/lnk/avwebdsnjwin4287/LTN/C2C/C2C_051706.wma/play.asx MP3 Download Link: http://websrvr82il.audiovideoweb.com/ny60web16519/LTN/C2C/C2C_051706.mp3 Direct Link to Show Page on LTN: http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=91 Coast to Coast RSS Feed: http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/RSS/C2C_feed.xml Legal Talk Network RSS: http://www.legaltalknetwork.com/RSS/LTN_feed.xml Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office was quoted in the May 11, 2006, issue of The Globe and Mail in an article discussing the rising trend of arranged, overseas marriages in Canada. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette profiled Attorney Greg Siskind, explaining how he built up his practice with successful internet marketing initiatives. April 2006 Attorneys Greg Siskind and David Jones wrote a column in the March/April issue of Immigration Law Today, AILA's monthly magazine, discussing software that immigration lawyers may find helpful and convenient. Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office was quoted in the April 28, 2006, issue of The Globe and Mail in an article discussing centralizing processing of visa applications in Canada. Visalaw.com received a 2006-2007 Platinum Internet Marketing Attorney Award and was ranked first among small/mid-size firms by InternetMarketingAttorney.com. Greg Siskind's opinion piece on comprehensive immigration reform is published in the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office was quoted in a front-page article in the National Post on April 6, 2006. Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office delivered an address at a Special Citizenship Ceremony held at the Ontario Bar Association on occasion of Law Day. Attorney Greg Siskind wrote a column in the April 1st issue of the Indus Business Journal explaining the details of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa. Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office will be the chair and moderator of the above titled session on April 19, 2006. The session is co-sponsored by the Citizenship and Immigration Section and by the Taxation Section of the Ontario Bar Association. March 2006 The Episcopal News Service referenced Visalaw.com in an article discussing immigration reform and how it relates to the faith communities. Attorney Sergio Karas in our Toronto office wrote an article for the Ontario Bar Association Citizenship and Immigration newsletter on the question of misrepresentations in Canadian immigration law. February 2006 Attorney Karen Weinstock in our Atlanta office is nominated in the 2006 International Women of Influence Awards presented by GlobalEXECWomen and the International Council. The award goes to top female business and technology executives. The American Bar Association's Law Practice Magazine says immigration law remains a hot practice area and mentions Siskind Susser as the firm illustrating this fact. January 2006 Siskind Susser and two individual attorneys were ranked by Chambers and Partners. Siskind Susser is ranked in the top 15 immigration law firms in the country. Attorney Greg Siskind was listed among the top 25 immigration lawyers and Attorney Lynn Susser was listed among the top 50. Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in an article that ran in southern California's Daily Bulletin on January 29, 2006. Attorney Greg Siskind will be a speaker at the Texas Bar CLE that will take place in Houston March 2-3, 2006. Please click the link above for registration information. Attorney Greg Siskind was named one of the top 150 lawyers in Tennessee by Business TN magazine. October 2005 Attorneys Greg Sisknd and Bryant Stevenson co-authored an article on physician immigration featured in the latest issue of the American Bar Association’s health law section magazine. Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in the October 10th issue of The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in an article regarding the immigration dilemmas of undocumented immigrants having babies in the United States. Attorney Jack Richbourg was quoted in the October 4th issue of The Villiage Voice. August 2005 Siskind Susser, PC is pleased to announce that founding partner Greg Siskind was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2005-2006 edition, published by Woodward White. The Best Lawyers in America, a referral guide for the U.S. legal profession, is organized into 27 practice areas and recognizes attorneys in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The publication compiles its lists through a peer-review survey, which asks thousands of U.S. lawyers to confidentially evaluate the nominees. May 2005 Attorney Greg Siskind wrote a column in the May/June issue of Immigration Law Today, AILA's monthly magazine, discussing different items that immigration lawyers may find helpful and convenient. Visalaw.com was mentioned in an article about the new E-3 visas for Australian professionals in a News Interactive website, www.news.com.au. News Interactive is one of Australia's largest online publishers and is the online division of News Limited, Australia's largest media company. Visalaw.com was mentioned in an article in the May 12 issue of Wondonga, Australia's daily newspaper, The Border Mail, about the new E-3 visa that will allow Austrailians to work in the United States temporarily. The opening of Siskind Susser's Nashville office and the addition of Attorney Yvette Sebelist was an item in the May 11 issue of Nashville City Paper's weekly business section, "Profits and Profiles." Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in the San Diego Union Tribune in a story about the state of California potentially opening a border patrol agency. Siskind said, "I don't know from a practical point of view how workable it would be." Attorney Yvette Sebelist was mentioned in the May 1 issue of The Tennessean. The item announced the re-opening of Siskind Susser's Nashville office. Attorney Greg Siskind was interviewed on May 4 for Bloomberg Radio regarding REAL ID. Mr. Siskind shared his opinion on why REAL ID sounds good in theory to some, but is, in reality, a really bad idea. The radio show host who interviewed him was supportive of the bill so they had a polite and interesting debate. April 2005 Attorney Brenda Boudreaux in our San Francisco office was quoted in the April 5 issue of the Fresno Bee in an article about the red tape and restrictions associated with the foreign immigrant investor visa. Felicia Chappell, the executive administrative assistant in Siskind Susser's Memphis office, contributed to a new book published by Mann Publishing Group. Ms. Chappell contributed information explaining how our legal support staff uses Microsoft® Office to be efficient in their daily work. Attorney Greg Siskind wrote an article for Recruiter News, the publication for the National Association of Physician Recruiters and the publication for the Association of Staff Physician Recruiters explaining the developments in Congress regarding physician immigration. An article on NashvillePost.com announced the opening of our new office in Nashville, Tennessee, and the arrival of Attorney Yvette Sebelist, managing attorney of Siskind Susser's Nashville office. March 2005 LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how the O-1 visa is a temporary work visa available to those foreign nationals who have "extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics" which "have been demonstrated by sustained national or international acclaim."
CBS News' Marketwatch quotes Greg Siskind regarding the Wal-Mart immigration violations settlement. Investor's Business Daily also picked up the story. LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about the procedure for the admission and resettlement of refugees. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the March 13 issue of La Prensa Latina answering readers' immigration questions (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about the two types of B visas: B-1 visas for business visitors, and B-2 visas for visitors for pleasure. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the March 6 issue of La Prensa Latina answering readers' immigration questions (en Español). February 2005 Attorneys Greg Siskind and David Jones wrote a column in a recent issue of Immigration Law Today, AILA's monthly magazine, offering resources helpful to those doing basic immigration legal research online. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the February 27 issue of La Prensa Latina explaining how to go about filing a Mandamus law suit against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the February 20 issue of La Prensa Latina providing an update on the 2006 Diversity Visa Lottery (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind wrote a chapter in a new book published by Seak. Mr. Siskind wrote the chapter about immigration mistakes made by physicians. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the February 6 issue of La Prensa Latina outlining the specifics of the Real ID Act, which was recently passed by the US House of Representatives (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind wrote an article in the February 1 issue of Indus Business Journal to insure that permanent residents understand their rights, know how to maintain their status, and know how to comply with various legal requirements. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the February 6 issue of La Prensa Latina detailing the Violence Against Women Act (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind was named one of the top 101 lawyers in Tennessee by Business TN magazine. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the January 30 issue of La Prensa Latina detailing the 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status for nationals of El Salvador (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about one of the most complicated areas of US citizenship law: the passage of citizenship to children born outside the US to one or more US citizen parents. January 2005 Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Esther Schachter co-wrote a chapter in a new book published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. The chapter is entitled "Nontraditional Religious Occupations." Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the January 23 issue of La Prensa Latina explaining citizenship rules for individuals born outside the US (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. The US Department of Labor released the long-awaited PERM labor certification rules for permanent residency petitions. Read a summary of the regulation here in a question and answer format. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the January 16 issue of La Prensa Latina outlining different types of Immigrant Visas (en Español). December 2004 Attorney Jack Richbourg was mentioned in the December 21 issue of The Commercial Appeal in an article about a political refugee he is representing. Mr. Richbourg got the case overrulled in a Sixth Circuit appellate court, providing a good chance that his client will soon make the United States his permanent home. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the December 19 issue of La Prensa Latina detailing the O-1 visa (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how the H-1B visa program is the primary method for bringing in professional level foreign employees. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article the December 12 issue of La Prensa Latina detailing the J-1 Visa (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. This summary will help you understand how to read the bulletin and what the different parts of it mean. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the December 5 issue of La Prensa Latina giving the new USCIS address to use for certain immigration filings (en Español). November 2004 Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in a November 25 article in The Mercury Times about the recently passed L-1 visa reform. LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how, because there is no need for a labor certification, this is a popular green card strategy for executives and has been of tremendous assistance for international business. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the November 28 issue of La Prensa Latina that gives a brief overview of different aspects of the United States Immigration System (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind was quoted in a November 29 article of AHA News, the bi-weekly publication of the American Hospital Association, about the effect visa caps have on nurse staffing: "The recruitment of foreign nurses to the U.S. will be dramatically curtailed as health care employers no longer view this as a viable approach to addressing the shortage of RNs in this country." Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the November 14 issue of La Prensa Latina that gives a brief overview of different aspects of the United States Immigration System (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the November 7 issue of La Prensa Latina that gives a brief overview of different aspects of the United States Immigration System (en Español). October 2004 Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the October 31 issue of La Prensa Latina offering tips on what to do if your case was handled incorrectly by an immigration lawyer (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind wrote two chapters in a new book published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Mr. Siskind's chapters are entitled "Nurse Licensing Requirements" and "Occupational Therapist Licensing Requirements." Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the October 24 issue of La Prensa Latina offering tips for affording an immigration attorney (en Español). Greg Siskind spoke on using the web in an immigration practice at the annual Immigration and Nationality Law Seminar sponsored by the University of Texas School of Law in Austin. The conference attracts lawyers from across Texas and several other states. LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how immigration concerns are a major issue in the international adoption process. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the October 17 issue of La Prensa Latina outlining more factors to be aware of when hiring an immigration attorney (en Español). Attorneys Greg Siskind and David Jones wrote a column in the October issue of Immigration Law Today, AILA's monthly magazine, explaining how Wi-Fi can make an attorney more productive outside of the office. Siskind Susser and Visalaw.com were mentioned in a recent article in Law Practice Management, a publication of the American Bar Association. The article, which discusses Web sites that are convenient to clients, calls Visalaw.com the "granddaddy of law firm Web sites." LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how the M visa is available to international students who are coming to the US to pursue a full-time course of study at an established vocational school or other nonacademic school that has been approved by the USCIS. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the October 10 issue of La Prensa Latina answering frequently asked questions regarding the Diversity Visa 2006 Green Card Lottery (en Español). Attorneys Greg Siskind and David Jones wrote a column in a recent issue of Immigration Law Today, AILA's monthly magazine, discussing different items that immigration lawyers may find helpful and convenient. LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about what happens when the H-1B visa cap is met. Attorneys Greg Siskind and David Jones wrote a column in a recent issue of Immigration Law Today, AILA's monthly magazine, outlining reasons that a PDA can make immigration lawyers' lives easier. September 2004 LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how the spousal relationship is one of the most common bases for immigration to the US. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the September 26 issue of La Prensa Latina summarizing the immigration aspects of the Democratic party's platform for this year's election (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how immigration through a family member who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident is the most common way of gaining U.S. residency. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the September 19 issue of La Prensa Latina summarizing the immigration aspects of the Republican party's platform for this year's election (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind wrote a chapter in a new book published by the American Bar Association. Mr. Siskind's chapter is entitled, "Building Credibility with a Do-It-Yourself Publishing Program." The September 12 issue of La Prensa Latina included a picture of partners Lynn Susser, David Jones and paralegal Gilda Bollwerk representing Siskind Susser at Latino Memphis 2004. LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how to obtain C and D visas. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the September 12 issue of La Prensa Latina outlining more factors to be aware of when hiring an immigration attorney (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about the procedures related to establishing an approved J-1 Exchange Visitor Program ("EVP"). Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the September 5 issue of La Prensa Latina outlining more factors to be aware of when hiring an immigration attorney (en Español). August 2004 Attorney Greg Siskind wrote an article in the August 15 issue of Indus Business Journal explaining why it is important to take your time choosing an immigration attorney and why hiring immigration consultants in lieu of attorneys is not a wise decision. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the August 29 issue of La Prensa Latina outlining more factors to be aware of when hiring an immigration attorney (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about P-2 and P-3 visas for artists and entertainers. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the August 22 issue of La Prensa Latina outlining factors to be aware of when hiring an immigration attorney (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind was profiled in the August 16 issue of the Memphis Business Journal in an article that discussed his career and his use of the Internet. LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how the P categories, P-1, P-2 and P-3, are reserved for those aliens who will be coming to the United States to perform in athletics or entertainment, and who do not meet the extraordinary ability standard required for classification in the O category. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the August 8 issue of La Prensa Latina explaining a new regulation to extend the validity of employment authorization documents (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how the J-1 visa is given to those who will be entering the US to participate in an approved educational or cultural program. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the August 1 issue of La Prensa Latina continuing to explain how to determine whether or not you need an immigration lawyer (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how the S visa is given to aliens who assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities. July 2004 LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about why health care workers require special certification. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the July 25 issue of La Prensa Latina explaining how to determine whether or not you need an immigration lawyer (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about the visas which are available to officials of foreign governments and representatives of international nongovernmental organizations. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the July 18 issue of La Prensa Latina explaining Western Hemisphere Priority Dates and how they can allow some individuals to speed up their immigration process (en Español). LexisNexis posted an article written by Attorney Greg Siskind on its site. Read about how the H-3 nonimmigrant visa category is designed to allow foreign nationals to come to the US to receive training in many different activities. Attorney Greg Siskind and Siskind Susser staff member Gilda Bollwerk co-authored an article in the July 11 issue of La Prensa Latina emphasizing the importance for immigrants to acquire U.S. citizenship (en Español). Attorney Greg Siskind wrote an article in the July 9 issue of Healt |