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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MORE TOP POLICE CHIEFS BACK IMMIGRATION REFORM
From the NY Times: Seeking to inject their views into the revived debate over immigration overhaul, several big-city police chiefs urged Congress on Wednesday to draft a new policy that improves public safety by bringing…
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POLL: MOST GOP VOTERS SUPPORT IMMIGRATION REFORM
A new poll from Benenson Strategy Group (commissioned by America's Voice), has a surprising finding - the vast majority of self-identified GOP voters support immigration reform. The poll found the following: When asked whether they…
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FRANKEN LIKELY TO BE A YES VOTE FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
America's Voice does the research.
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ICE LAUNCHES SHOCK AND AWE I-9 AUDIT CAMPAIGN
If anyone doubts Secretary Napolitano was serious when she talked about ICE going after employers through investigations, they'll likely be convinced by this press release: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is launching a bold,…
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OMBUDSMAN ISSUES ANNUAL REPORT
The USCIS Ombudsman's office has released its 2009 report to Congress. It's got a lot of analysis of problems at USCIS, some interesting statistics not previously available and a number of useful recommendations.
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FRIEDMAN: INVENT, INVENT, INVENT
Thomas Friedman has a great op-ed piece in today's NY TImes that emphasizes that the US is going to have to innovate like crazy if we're going to emerge from this recession on top. And…
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WASHINGTON STATE GRANTING IN STATE TUITION TO NIV KIDS
I just had a consultation this week with an engineer working on an H-1B for several years with one of America's best known companies. He's got an unusual skill set that makes him highly valuable…
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HIV TRAVEL BAN CLOSE TO ENDING
This is a long time coming and wonderful news for many who have been waiting for years for this. The Office of Management and Budget has completed review of a regulation which will remove HIV…
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IMMIGRANT OF THE DAY: LAKSHMANAN SATHYAVAGISWARAN - CORONER TO THE STARS
Okay, I was trying to come up with some kind of Michael Jackson tie in for my IOTD and nothing was coming to mind until a helpful reader suggested Dr. Sathyavagiswaran, an Indian native, who…
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6/25 PODCAST NOW AVAILABLE
Yesterday's call was our first all Q & A session. I'll be posting the announcement for our July 8th program shortly. Powered by Podbean.com