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, […]

How to Choose the Best Business Immigration Attorney for Your Company’s Growth (Compared)

How to Choose the Best Business Immigration Attorney for Your Company’s Growth (Compared)

The selection of legal counsel is a critical decision for any organization utilizing foreign talent to drive growth and innovation. U.S. immigration law is characterized by volatility, frequent regulatory shifts, and high administrative stakes. For businesses, the failure to secure appropriate work authorizations or maintain workforce compliance can result in significant operational delays, financial penalties, […]

Business Immigration 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Work Visas for Foreign Employees

Business Immigration 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Work Visas for Foreign Employees

The acquisition of global talent is a cornerstone of competitive advantage for modern U.S. enterprises. However, navigating the intricate framework of U.S. immigration law requires a comprehensive understanding of visa categories, employer obligations, and strict regulatory compliance. This guide serves as a foundational resource for employers and Human Resources professionals seeking to master the complexities […]

The Ultimate Guide to Employment Based Green Cards: Everything You Need to Succeed

The Ultimate Guide to Employment Based Green Cards: Everything You Need to Succeed

Securing lawful permanent residency in the United States through employment is a rigorous administrative process governed by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This guide provides a comprehensive analysis of the five employment-based (EB) preference categories, the multi-stage procedural requirements, and the regulatory compliance standards essential for a successful outcome. Individuals and employers must adhere […]

How to Secure an Employment Based Green Card: The 5-Step Guide to Permanent Employment

How to Secure an Employment Based Green Card: The 5-Step Guide to Permanent Employment

Securing a permanent employment-based visa, commonly referred to as a "Green Card," is a multi-phased administrative process governed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For employers and foreign nationals, this process requires strict adherence to regulatory timelines, evidentiary standards, and procedural formalities. Failure to comply with these […]

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.
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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.