Greg Siskind’s Blog
This blawg covers immigration law issues in the news, U.S. government immigration strategies and the blawgger's own related activities.
Author: Gregory Siskind is the founder of Siskind Susser Bland in Memphis, Tenn. He also authors Visalaw.com—The Immigration Law Portal; The Visalaw Fashion, Sports & Entertainment Blog; Tech Notes - The Immigration Lawyer Blog; The SSB Employer Immigration Compliance Blog; and Visalaw Healthcare Immigration Blog.
Blawg Related Categories: Immigration Law • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Greg Siskind’s Blog
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IRAQ VET STORY HAS A HAPPY ENDING
The Los Angeles Times reports that USCIS showed some humanity and granted parole to Frances Barrios, the wife of an Iraq veteran suffering from severe post traumatic stress disorder. I wrote about this story last…
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ANTIS IN A TIZZY OVER NY CONGRESSIONAL RACE
This is actually pretty funny.
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REMEMBERING MARCELO
Long Island Wins remembers Marcelo Lucero, a young Ecuadoran immigrant who was the victim of a hate-inspired murder.
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WISCONSIN DAIRY FARMERS COMPLETELY DEPENDENT ON IMMIGRANT LABOR
We've seen this story in one agricultural field after another. America's Dairyland is no different.
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H-1B USAGE ACCELERATING
I've been monitoring H-1B numbers each month and have noted a rather dramatic jump in filings over the last few months. At the current pace, the 65,000 H-1B numbers in the main category could be…
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SUPREME COURT MAY CONSIDER CHALLENGE TO ARIZONA LAW
This would be a critical development that would finally resolve the issue of what role states can play regulating immigration. The Arizona law allows the state to revoke business licenses for employers that knowingly hire…
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CNN'S HOWARD KURTZ DISCUSSES DOBBS CONTROVERSIES
An interesting discussion that questions whether Dobbs is in it just for ratings and whether his recent shooting incident was distorted for publicity:
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MOST TENNESSEE VOTERS FAVOR LEGALIZATION OF ILLEGALLY PRESENT IMMIGRANTS
An interesting survey showing 51% of voters in one of America's most politically conservative states favor legalizing illegally present immigrants in one form or another:Tennesseans appear ambivalent about how best to deal with illegal immigrants…
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IMMIGRANT OF THE DAY: MEB KEFLEZIGHI - NYC MARATHON WINNER
Eritrean-born Meb Keflezighi, who won the New York City Marathon yesterday, is the first American man to win the race in 27 years. Meb came to the US as a 12 year old boy in…
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GOOGLE FOUNDER GIVES BACK TO REFUGEE AGENCY
This story really makes me happy. I just wrapped up a dozen years of service on the board of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the organization that helped my family and my wife's family immigrate…