Visalaw.com —The Immigration Law Portal

Billed as the first immigration blawg created in the country, this comprehensive site discusses a wide variety of immigration law and legal issues.

Author: Gregory Siskind is the founder of Siskind Susser Bland in Memphis, Tenn. He also authors Tech Notes - The Immigration Lawyer Blog; The Visalaw Fashion, Sports & Entertainment Blog; Greg Siskind's Blog; The SSB Employer Immigration Compliance Blog; and Visalaw Healthcare Immigration Blog.

Blawg Related Categories: Immigration Law • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Visalaw.com —The Immigration Law Portal

MEDICAL MIGRANTS
The Memphis Commercial Appeal quotes Greg Siskind in a story on the nurse shortage and the role of foreign nurses.
E-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…
DHS 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…
HOUSE 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 Representatives 44th District (R-CA) Hon. Heath Shuler U.S.…
BREAKING 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.…
ARIZONA 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…
KAREN 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…
SSB 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 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
COLE 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…