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The Vidalia Onion Farmers from Georgia Have Arrived

History often repeats itself. On June 12, 2025, echoes of the late 20th Century surfaced when President Trump shared his realization about the negative economic effects of strict immigration policies. He stated on Truth Social, “Our great Farmers and people in the Hotel and Leisure business have said that our tough immigration policy is driving […]

Stay Calm and I-9 Audit On: Preparing for Increased ICE Worksite Investigations

With reports indicating a potential increase of up to 6,000 ICE worksite investigations per month, employers must act now to mitigate the risks of non-compliance. The most effective defense is a well-prepared offense — and that begins with a comprehensive I-9 compliance strategy. A key component of any such strategy is regular internal audits of I-9 Employment […]

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

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

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.