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also known as M. Fernanda, Melgarejo
M. Fernanda Melgarejo Ainsworth represents clients nationwide and overseas in all areas of immigration law, with a concentration in employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas supporting investors, entrepreneurs, extraordinary individuals, and professionals. She also has extensive experience with family-based immigration as well as waivers of inadmissibility.
Attorney Melgarejo earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law in December 2013. While in law school, Attorney Melgarejo was the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Moot Court and interned at the legal departments of two renowned multinational entertainment companies. Prior to and during law school in the U.S., she also clerked at Miami-based law firms with international clientele dealing in a wide array of corporate law matters and business immigration petitions.
In June 2009, Attorney Melgarejo obtained a Master’s Degree in Latin American Studies from the University of Salamanca (Spain) where she was a “Fundacion Carolina” scholar. While residing in Spain, she volunteered at “Salamanca Latina,” a non-profit initiative supporting social inclusion of Latin American immigrants and promoting the Latin American culture in Spain.
In December 2006, Attorney Melgarejo graduated with high honors from the National University of Asuncion (Paraguay) where she obtained a Law Degree. In Paraguay, Attorney Melgarejo clerked at various divisions within the Supreme Court of Justice of Paraguay.
Attorney Melgarejo is a native of Paraguay, has traveled extensively and has resided in Spain and Colombia prior to relocate to the United States. She is fluent in Spanish and English. She also has working proficiency in Portuguese and Italian. Her personal journey towards United States citizenship allows Attorney Melgarejo to identify with her clients’ challenges and guide them to achieve the best outcome in their case. She is a member of the Florida Bar, the Paraguayan Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and the American Bar Association (ABA).
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Acquired: 2015
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801 Brickell Ave., 9th Floor, Miami, FL, 33131
25 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Marcos | August 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excelente , recomendado
Desde el principio de la consulta con Maria Fernanda y equipo las cosas fluyeron como deberian, aclarando todas las dudas y orietandonos para el exito del proceso de gestion de la VISA E2. Recomiendo de sobre manera para gestiones de inmigracion porque el nivel de profesinalismo con el que nos ate...
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Professional and Outstanding Service
I had the privilege of working with Fernanda and her outstanding team at Melga Law, and I cannot speak highly enough of their exceptional service. They helped me obtain my EB-1A visa and Green Card in record time. Their professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail were second to none. From ...
Posted by LiviusG | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional, Patient and Experienced
I had to travel internationally to save a major deal at risk, as a permanent resident with expired documentation I faced concerns with traveling abroad in a short time frame. Partnering with Ms.Malgarejo was not only tactical in addressing my immediate concerns but also very strategic regarding my o...
Posted by William | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
the perfect partner while making my case
i had the pleasure of working with Fernanda while we were making my case, she was the kind of attorney that cares about every single detail of every piece of evidence. During the time we spent collecting evidences and documents, she was a perfect guide in the process which allowed me to focus on the ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Fernanda is a knowledgeable and prepared immigration attorney who cares about her clients."
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2011
Dean's Merit Scholarship, University of Miami School of Law
2007
Graduate Scholarship for Latin American, Fundacion Carolina
2006
Dean's List, Universidad Nacional de Asuncion
2015 - Present
Associate Attorney, Jacob L. Ratzan, P.A.
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2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Master
2006
Law Degree
2016
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U.S. Immigration Laws
English
Spanish