Jenniffer Melendez

Jenniffer Melendez

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 8 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

1451 W Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 8 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2017

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JM Immigration Firm PLLC

1451 W Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

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120 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Inadmissible to Approved

Outstanding legal representation. Jenniffer and her team took on my inadmissible case due to a criminal record and turned it into an approved F visa. Professional, knowledgeable, and committed from start to finish. I’m extremely thankful for their hard work and would highly recommend.

Posted by Mario | August 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Visa E-2 Inversionista Aprobada

Contraté a Jennifer Meléndez como mi abogada para la tramitación de una visa E-2. Mi caso tenía unas particularidades que lo hacían un poco más complejo de lo normal. Jennifer supo guiarnos e informarnos de todas las posibles situaciones que podían surgir. Fue muy minuciosa con la documentación, lo c...ual me pareció fantástico, ya que piensa en diferentes escenarios y te prepara adecuadamente para la entrevista. Incluso en la embajada durante la entrevista, la persona que me entrevistó me agradeció lo ordenada que estaba la documentación. Su equipo es igualmente extraordinario, por lo que recomiendo los servicios de JM Immigration Firm. Nuestra visa fue aprobada.

Posted by Carmen | January 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Succesful service

I hired Jenniffer Melendez's services to get my F1 visa. My situation involved a denied entry into the US through the ESTA program regarding a brief online "job" I had undertaken two years prior. In this challenging time, Jenniffer was a valuable resource. She carefully reviewed the details of my ...case, offering practical insights and guiding me through the complex immigration processes. Her expertise and commitment were instrumental in helping me resolve the situation. Thanks to Jenniffer, I ultimately obtained my student visa and the incident ended up as a misunderstanding, allowing me to continue my education in the US. Her professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout our interactions, and I am grateful for her support.

Posted by Maria | September 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card

I cannot express enough gratitude for the outstanding legal services provided by attorney Jennifer Melendez and Rubenny. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, I successfully obtained my permanent resident card, and I am thrilled to share my positive experience with everyone. From the initial cons...ultation through the entire immigration process, Jennifer demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a deep understanding of immigration law. Their knowledge and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of my case. Throughout the journey, Jennifer and Rubenny maintained open and transparent communication, promptly answering all my questions and concerns. They patiently guided me through the complex paperwork, ensuring accuracy and completeness, which ultimately expedited my application process. They went above and beyond by thoroughly researching and understanding my unique circumstances, providing tailored solutions that maximized the chances of success. Their strategic approach and meticulous preparation significantly strengthened my case, leading to a successful outcome. I am forever grateful to Jennifer and Rubbeny for their unwavering support, tireless efforts, and expertise, which ultimately led to my permanent resident card. If you are looking for a trustworthy and reliable immigration lawyer, look no further than Jennifer and Rubbeny, they will undoubtedly exceed your expectations

Posted by Rosiell | March 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

La Mejor Abogada

Soy residente Americana desde Abril 2017, y en Julio 2020 en plena de Pandemia por motivos personales regrese a Rep Dom temporalmente sin intención de abandonar EU, y mi doc de viaje (i-151 que es la extencion de residencia temporal ) , se me vencio estándo allá. Unos meses después ,casi dándome p...or vencida, (Diciembre 2020) me recomiendan a Jennifer y ella comienza a trabajar en mi caso. Para el 13 de Enero 2021 doy positiva al Covid , pero aún así seguimos intentando sacar el permiso de Viaje y no es hasta Febrero 05 que doy Negativa de Covid , cuando pagamos el Fee para el travel document y ese mismo día la abogada Jennifer contacta al Immigrant Visa Unit en el Consulado Americano en Rep Dom , explicando todo el caso a lo que nos indican que yo podría abordar el avión con el correo electrónico recibido por la Unidad Consular donde me autorizaban y con mi prueba de covid negativa. Así lo hice , pero la línea aérea no me dejó abordar con esos Documentos , retrasando aún más mi retorno a EU. Volvemos a contactar a la Embajada y explicamos lo sucedido , y es ahí cuando me conceden una cita presencial el 19 Mayo 2021 para darme una visa temporal de 1 entrada y poder retornar, deje mi pasaporte y me lo entregaron con la estampa unos días después y retorne el 31 Marzo. Cabe recalcar que durante ese tiempo me había llegado una notificación de mi fecha de entrevista para mi residencia permanente, y Jennifer contacto USCIS para hacerle cambio de fecha por mi misma situación de no poder volver a tiempo a US y asistir a dicha entrevista. Quiero Felicitar a Jennifer y a su gran equipo de trabajo, son extremadamente profesionales y no dan pasos en falso. Me vi prácticamente retenida en Dominicana sin poder salir , con mi residencia expirada , en plena pandemia con todas las fronteras y Embajadas literalmente cerradas y casi sin esperanza de poder retornar y perder muchos años de sacrificio y estabilidad . Ella siempre me acompañó vía telefónica en todos mis procesos y de verdad que es el MEJOR LEGAL ADVICE que puedo recomendar , de verdad que . Hace unos dias me hice ciudadana Americana ,y en la entrevista en la revisión de mi caso ( estuve 9 meses en Rep Dom) estuve todo el tiempo segura de mi proceso porque se que contaba con la mejor Abogada que existe de inmigracion Gracias a JM Immigration Firm por acompañarme en mi proceso, no me cansaré de recomendarlos nunca !

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Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Melendez is a dedicated and diligent lawyer. I'm honored to have collaborated with her on immigration cases."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Arising Star, American Institute of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner-Immigration Attorney, JM Immigration Firm PLLC

2020 - 2021

Immigration Attorney, Merchant Logo Angel F. Leal, Jr., P.A.

2017 - 2020

Immigration Attorney, Immigration Lawyers PLLC

2014 - 2017

Law Clerk, Carla Anzaldi Immigration Law Office

2011 - 2013

Legal Assistant, The Goldstar Firm. P.L

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2018 - 2019

American Institute of Legal Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Protection Act

Approved

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Education

2014

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2013

Florida International University

Associate-Paralegal Certificate

2010

Escuela de Graduados en Derechos Humanos y Derecho Internacional Humanitario

Specialist in HR & Humanitarian Rights

2007

Pontificia universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra

Law

Speaking Engagements

2017

Question and Answer Session

Immigration Law

Publications

2012

Instituto de Estudios Internacionales de Bolivia (IDEI-Bolivia), Law review No.46 La Trata De Personas y Sus Connotaciones De Género A Través Jurisprudencia De La Corte Interamericana de Derechos Humanos

Languages

English

Spanish

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