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Overview

Roger Tsai finds a path for employers to bring in talent from abroad and remain compliant with state and federal laws while doing so. He assists universities and companies in the health care, technology and energy sectors in filing immigration petitions including H-1Bs, L-1As, L-1Bs, O-1s, TN, E-2s, J-1 Waivers, EB-1 Outstanding Researchers, PERM, NIW processes, and counsels companies through investigations from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Roger draws on deep experience while continuing to be at the forefront of immigration law and assists employers through internal audits of their employment eligibility documents to make sure they are compliant with state and federal law.

Prior Experience

Before joining Faegre Drinker, Roger served as an equity partner and immigration practice chair of a law firm in Denver. In that role, he hired and managed a team of five professionals to file over 3,000 employment-based immigration petitions and represented employers in I-9 Audit investigations and trainings; H-2A and H-2B DOL investigations; and U.S. Department of Justice immigration-related discrimination claims.

Roger draws on his 17 years of deep experience at the forefront of business immigration law and has been consistently recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America. As a former board member of the State Society for Human Resource Management, he understands the challenges faced by human resource and global mobility executives when navigating a confusing immigration process.

Roger also served as an associate attorney at a law firm in Salt Lake City counseling corporate clients on immigration and employment litigation matters. Roger has been actively engaged in advocating on behalf of employers and immigrants while serving on the American Bar Association — Commission on Immigration and the Board of Governors for the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Personal Interests

Swimming, teaching Thai cooking, and spending time with my two girls. 

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Utah

Education

University of Houston Law Center
J.D. (2005)

University of Michigan
B.S. in Economics and Political Science (2002)

Insights & Events

Latest
Webinar December 02, 2025 CLE

It’s a Wrap! Update on Immigration Trends and What’s Ahead in 2026 - Webinar

Business Immigration Series: Compliance & Hiring Strategies for 2025
Dec 02, 2025
News September 2025

Faegre Drinker Serves as Counsel to Mama’s Creations in Crown I Enterprises Acquisition and Related Financing

2 min read
Recorded Webinar September 09, 2025 CLE

Work Visas & Permanent Residence Options for Tech and IT Professionals: Strategies for Employers - Webinar

Business Immigration Series: Compliance & Hiring Strategies for 2025
2 min read
News August 2025

Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2026 Edition

17 min read
Updates April 2025

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Efforts to Terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans Under 2023 Designation

The Situation Continues to Be Very Fluid
5 min read
Recorded Webinar February 11, 2025 CLE

Immigration and Worksite Enforcement Considerations for Employers Under Trump 2.0 - Webinar

Business Immigration Series: Compliance & Hiring Strategies for 2025
2 min read
Updates February 2025

Termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designation for Venezuela and Other Humanitarian Parole Programs Under the Trump Administration 2.0

TPS Designations for Other Countries Remain Uncertain and Under Scrutiny
5 min read
Updates February 2025

What if Our Business is Visited by ICE?

Preparing for Potential Audits and Raids in an Era of Increased Enforcement
1 min read
Media Mentions June 2024

Roger Tsai Discusses E-Verify+ With Law Week Colorado

1 min read

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

Roger has successfully represented a number of asylum seekers from China, Kosovo, Guatemala and Ethiopia.

Professional Associations

  • Utah State Society of Human Resource Management — Board Member, 2009-17
  • Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook — Contributing Editor, 2009-15
  • American Bar Association — Commission on Immigration, Advisory Committee
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association Board of Governors — Business Immigration Committee, Worksite Enforcement Committee, DOL Liaison Committee

Civic Activities

  • Utah Asian Chamber, Past President (2011-2012)
  • Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Colorado, Board of Directors 2020-2023
  • Colorado General Counsel Mentorship Program 2020-2022

Honors

  • Chambers USA — Recognized Practitioner, Immigration, 2022-25
  • Best Lawyers® — Immigration Law, Employment Law, 2014-26
  • 5280 Magazine — “Top Lawyer,” 2025
  • Colorado Super Lawyers — Business Immigration, 2019-21
  • Utah State Bar — Young Lawyer of the Year, 2010
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.