Melody Xie

Attorney Zhaoen (Melody) Xie brings a wealth of diverse legal experience, serving clients from various cultural backgrounds with professionalism and empathy. Born and raised in Guangzhou, China, Melody’s journey as a first-generation immigrant to the United States has shaped her unique ability to navigate complex legal challenges from a multicultural perspective. Having lived in the U.S. for eight years, Melody has developed a deep understanding of American culture and legal systems, allowing her to provide strategic and culturally sensitive representation.

As an experienced attorney in Georgia, Melody is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, enabling seamless communication with clients from all walks of life. She specializes in U.S. immigration law, Georgia real estate law, and business transactions, offering comprehensive, one-stop legal solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Immigration Law Expertise

Melody has extensive hands-on experience handling a wide range of complex immigration matters, including:

• Family-Based and Employment-Based Immigration: Adjustment of status (I-485), consular processing, and immigrant visa applications.
• Humanitarian Relief & Special Petitions: VAWA (I-360) petitions for survivors of domestic violence, I-751 removal of conditions, and asylum applications.
• Federal Litigation: Filing writ of mandamus lawsuits against the U.S. government to address delays in green card and immigration processing.
• Removal Defense: Representing clients in immigration court for bond hearings, motions to reopen, and cancellation of removal cases.
• Non-Immigrant Visas & Waivers: Assisting businesses and individuals with L-1 work visas, E-2 investor visas, and waivers such as I-601 and I-601A.

Real Estate & Business Transactions

Beyond immigration law, Melody also provides legal counsel on real estate transactions, construction disputes, and business contracts, with a focus on:

• Georgia Real Estate & Construction Law: Addressing disputes related to the right to repair, latent defects, new home construction, and property transactions.
• Georgia Business & Corporate Law: Drafting and reviewing contracts, handling business disputes, and advising small businesses on regulatory compliance.

A proud graduate of Emory University School of Law, Melody earned both her LL.M. (Master of Laws) and J.D. (Juris Doctor) degrees. With a strong academic foundation and years of practical experience, she is committed to delivering professional, responsible, and client-focused legal services. Melody strives to help individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of U.S. law, resolve real-world challenges, and achieve their goals—turning their American dreams into reality.

Melody is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and a member of Georgia’s Immigration and Insurance Law Sections.