She is like you!
Jamene has enjoyed a robust life dedicating her professional career to advocating in the public interest. Happily landing in the wonderfully complex and fulfilling practice of Family Immigration Matters over 15 years ago, with a focus on Fiance and Marriage Visa Law, Jamene engages her heart, smarts and creativity when she represents you. Having been on both sides of the
desk, Jamene always expresses a strong and active personal approach to her clients’ concerns.
Jamene, born and raised in Manhattan, is the proud product of top New York City public schools and programs. Notably, being in one of the earliest groups of school children identified and selected to participate in NYC’s prestigious Intellectually Gifted Children Program.
The former Greenwich, CT homeowner is a wife, mother of two and mom to the family’s rescue dog, Hunter. Jamene is a 13th generation citizen married to an immigrant whom she petitioned for many years ago.
Jamene is fluent in Jamaican Patwa and conversational in Spanish.
p: 404-697-4948
jamene@fiancespousevisalawyer.com
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Bar Admissions
Connecticut
Georgia
Supreme Court of the State of Georgia
Education
Hunter College, B.A Honors in Sociology
University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D.
Honors, Awards & Past Experiences
Public Service Scholar, Hunter College/Manhattan Borough President’s Office, the Hon. David N. Dinkins
American Jurisprudence Awards
Invitation to Law Review
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Summer Intern
In-House Counsel, Mid-Size NYC and Fairfield County, CT Design Build Firm
Departmental Honors, Sociology, Hunter College
Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society, Sociology
FianceSpouseVisaLawyer.com, llc featured in Community Newspapers
Successfully represented clients and secured six-figure payments for clients in age discrimination and employment related matters against The Home Depot, Atlanta’s Grady Hospital, Turner Broadcasting Systems and a major American non-profit that systematically engaged in age discrimination
FianceSpouseVisaLawyer.com, llc provided consultation services for the popular TLC Doc-Series “90 Day Fiance”
Presentations
*Know Your Rights Town Hall: A Workshop for Individuals, Families and Businesses Who are Impacted by Immigration Policies, Sponsored by GA State House Representative Kim Schofield and the Liberian Association of Metro Atlanta, 2025, Atlanta
*Caribbean Focus TV 1st Immigration Summit, 2025, Atlanta
*Caribbean Focus TV 2nd Immigration Summit, 2025, Atlanta
*Mind Candy Beauty: Mind Your Beauty, It’s Generational, Moderator, 2025, NYC
*Quoted as an Immigration Legal Expert in numerous national print publications, online media platforms and national trade journals
Speaker at American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA) Chapter Conference
Day Coordinator at AILA National Conferences
Speaker at Community Immigration Events and Workshops
Pro Bono Legal Services at Immigration Community Events and Workshops
Creator of the “Everyday Law for Everyday People” course at Norwalk Community College
Professional Associations and Memberships
- “Uplifting Our Girls, Inc. “ Member Board of Directors
- 5 Star Verified Immigration Legal Expert on JustAnswer.com
- Recognized Public Speaker with focus on “Effectively Representing Immigrants in the Post-Biden Era” and “Helping Undocumented Immigrants Legally Protect their Families, Health, Businesses, Income, Investments and Real Estate in the Event of Detention or Deportation.”
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association, Past Member
- AILA Georgia-Alabama, Past Chair, Past Vice-Chair Media Committee
Past Parent Volunteer, The Westminster Schools, Atlanta, The Children’s School, Atlanta Past Board Member, Atlanta Young Singers, Development Chair
Media Appearances
NBC 11AliveWXIA Atlanta
WANF: Atlanta News First