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H-1B Visas Vs. Permanent Employment: Which Is Better For Your Foreign Employees?

H-1B Visas Vs. Permanent Employment: Which Is Better For Your Foreign Employees?

For United States employers and Human Resources departments, the strategic management of foreign talent requires a nuanced understanding of the distinct regulatory frameworks governing nonimmigrant visas and permanent residency. As of June 2026, the landscape of U.S. immigration has undergone significant adjustments, particularly concerning fee structures and selection priorities. Navigating the choice between the H-1B […]

The Ultimate Guide to Work Visas for Foreign Employees: Everything You Need to Succeed

The Ultimate Guide to Work Visas for Foreign Employees: Everything You Need to Succeed

Securing authorization for foreign national employees to work in the United States is a critical administrative and legal function for modern enterprises. The U.S. immigration system offers several non-immigrant visa classifications, each governed by specific statutory requirements and regulatory frameworks. Failure to adhere to these standards can result in petition denials, loss of talent, and […]

How to Hire Foreign Talent: A Guide to Work Visas for Small Businesses

How to Hire Foreign Talent: A Guide to Work Visas for Small Businesses

The recruitment and retention of foreign talent is a critical strategy for United States small businesses seeking specialized skills and competitive advantages. However, the legal framework governing U.S. immigration is complex and subject to rigorous federal oversight. Employers must navigate a tiered system of visa classifications, wage requirements, and compliance audits to ensure lawful employment. […]

H-1B vs. L-1 Visas: Which Is Better For Your Growing Team?

H-1B vs. L-1 Visas: Which Is Better For Your Growing Team?

For organizations seeking to expand their domestic workforce or relocate international talent to the United States, selecting the appropriate visa category is a critical operational decision. The two most common pathways for business-related immigration are the H-1B Specialty Occupation visa and the L-1 Intracompany Transferee visa. Each classification is governed by distinct federal regulations, eligibility […]

H-1B vs. L-1 Visas: Which Is Better for Your Company’s Foreign Talent?

H-1B vs. L-1 Visas: Which Is Better for Your Company’s Foreign Talent?

Strategic workforce planning requires a comprehensive understanding of the federal regulations governing non-immigrant work visas. For United States employers seeking to onboard or transfer foreign talent, the H-1B and L-1 visa categories represent the primary pathways for professional employment. However, these programs operate under distinct statutory frameworks, eligibility requirements, and procedural timelines. As of 2026, […]

How to Avoid the Biggest PERM Pitfalls (and Secure Your Employee’s Green Card)

How to Avoid the Biggest PERM Pitfalls (and Secure Your Employee's Green Card)

The Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) labor certification process is the foundational: and often most precarious: phase of obtaining an employment-based green card. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), PERM requires employers to prove that there are no able, willing, qualified, and available U.S. workers to fill the position being offered to a […]

H-1B vs. L-1 Visas: Which Is Better For Your Foreign Employees?

H-1B vs. L-1 Visas: Which Is Better For Your Foreign Employees?

U.S. employers seeking to hire or transfer foreign talent must navigate a complex regulatory environment defined by specific visa categories, eligibility requirements, and numerical limitations. Two of the most common non-immigrant classifications for professional workers are the H-1B specialty occupation visa and the L-1 intra-company transferee visa. While both facilitate the employment of foreign nationals […]

Business Immigration Attorney Secrets Revealed: What Experts Don’t Want You to Know

Business Immigration Attorney Secrets Revealed: What Experts Don't Want You to Know

Navigating the landscape of U.S. business immigration requires more than a basic understanding of visa categories. It demands a rigorous adherence to evolving federal regulations and a proactive approach to workforce compliance. For enterprises seeking to maintain a global workforce, the "secrets" of successful immigration strategy lie in meticulous documentation, strategic timing, and a deep […]

The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Citizenship: Everything You Need to Succeed

The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Citizenship: Everything You Need to Succeed

The acquisition of United States citizenship through the process of naturalization is a rigorous administrative and legal procedure governed by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This transition from lawful permanent residency to citizenship involves strict adherence to federal regulations, comprehensive background evaluations, and the successful completion of standardized examinations. Naturalization confers significant legal rights, […]

Isabel Guevara

Isabel Guevara

Immigration Paralegal
First generation Mexican American and Colorado native. AILA Affiliated Paralegal with over 10 years of experience navigating the ever-changing world of immigration. I work to create relationships with individuals, families, and companies, streamline workflow to compile strong evidence in support of clients’ applications and petitions, and successfully lead clients to approvals. My experience includes both family-based and employment-based cases. Working through numerous government websites and filing applications both electronically and on paper. Monitoring open cases throughout each phase and communication with clients. Maintaining office efficiency. When I’m not in the office, you can find me traveling the world, eating great food, and spending time with the people I love.
Addy Blasingame-Marchitell

Addy Blasingame-Marchitell

Chief Comfort Officer (CCO)
Addy is experienced in emotional support, security, and acting door bell duty. She loves people and spreading joy, laughter, and corgi “glitter” where ever she wanders. When she is not on duty at the law firm she practices her herding skills, chasing and catching tennis balls, organizes stuff-animal tug-o-war, and plays keep away with her human and canine friends.
Amber L. Blasingame Business Immigration Lawyer Colorado Springs, Business Immigration Solutions, Family Immigration Lawyer Colorado Springs

Amber L. Blasingame

Managing Attorney

Ms. Blasingame’s practice is focused on immigration law in business, worksite compliance, family, and humanitarian matters. She has worked in immigration law since 1995 in both corporate and law firm settings, including managing the employer compliance program and immigration team in the US and Canada for one of the “Big 4” account firms’ multi-national consulting practice. She has worked with individuals and employers of all sizes, public and private, on strategies for workforce migration and compliance, family unity, and humanitarian needs, temporary and permanent. Ms. Blasingame has successfully represented clients before the US Departments of Labor, State, Justice, and Homeland Security. Ms. Blasingame has written and edited articles and presented on various topics in immigration law. She earned her JD from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, in 2010, where she was a senior staff editor on the Denver University Law Review, participated in the DU asylum clinic, and received a scholastic excellence award in advanced immigration law. She earned her BA in English with minors in Communication Arts and French from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. Ms. Blasingame is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and the El Paso County Bar Association in Colorado.