Shahzad Ahmed

Shahzad Ahmed

NeJame Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Florida
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Biography

Shahzad Ahmed is a Board Certified Immigration Lawyer. He is one of only 70 Board Certified attorneys in the state of Florida for Immigration and Nationality Law.

Mr. Ahmed is a Partner with NeJame Law and the Senior Attorney and Litigator for the Firm's Immigration Division. Mr. Ahmed has approximately a decade of experience in handling virtually every type of immigration case.
He has litigated hundreds of cases and appeared before dozens of Immigration Judges where he has successfully represented multiple individuals and businesses in a wide variety of matters. His works have been noted and cited in press releases by human rights and civil liberties organizations, including Amnesty International and Solidarity U.S.A. Mr. Ahmed is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Middle District of Florida. He practices Immigration Law throughout the entire United States and is able to appear in any Immigration Court within the United States. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is also active in a multitude of immigration, civic and political organizations.

Shahzad Ahmed served as an Assistant Editor for various journals and publications, including the International Law Journal. To further his experience and knowledge of Immigration and International Law, Mr. Ahmed also participated in and completed a comprehensive Law Studies program in Shimla, India.

Practice Area
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Additional Practice Areas
  • Asylum
  • Business visas
  • Deportation Defense
  • E-2 Visas
  • EB-5 Visas
  • Family reunification
  • Fiancee Visas
  • Investor Visas
  • L-1 Visas
  • Marriage Visas
  • Naturalization
  • O Visas
  • Student Visas (F1 and M1)
  • TN Visas (NAFTA)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Middle District of Florida, Federal Court
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Southern District of Florida, Federal Court
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Languages
  • Arabic
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
Professional Experience
Partner
NeJame Law
- Current
Attorney
Law Office of David F. Vedder, P.A
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Attorney
De Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP
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Attorney
Law Office of Carlos Jean-Joseph, P.A.
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Corporate Counsel
Choices & Associates
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Corporate Counsel
AMREG
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Law clerk
Law Offices Of David M. Sperling
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Intern
Boca Raton Police Department
Education
Touro College
J.D. | Law
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Florida Atlantic University
B.A.
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Awards
Top 100 Lawyers
The National Advocates
Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law
The Florida Bar, Board of Legal Specialization & Education
Shahzad Ahmed is a Board Certifed Immigration Lawyer. He is one of only 70 lawyers in the state of Florida to be Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law. He has been recognized as an expert in his field.
Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law
The Florida Bar, Board of Legal Specialization & Education
Mr. Ahmed is one of only 70 Board Certified Immigraiton Lawyers in the state of Florida. Mr. Ahmed has been recognized as an expert in immigration law.
Oustanding Commitment and Achievement
Greater Orlando Cares
Outstanding Service and Profesional Commitment
Arab American Community Center
5 Year Award
de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzari & Neal, LLP
Attorney Choice Award
Pre Paid Legal Services
Attorney Choice Award
Attorney Choice Award
Attorney Choice Award
Pre Paid Legal Services
Professional Associations
Zindagi Trust, USA
Board of Directors
- Current
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United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Attorney
- Current
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American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
- Current
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Attorney
- Current
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Florida Bar
Attorney
- Current
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida Chapter)
Vice Chair - Orlando
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida Chapter)
Director
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Publications
Articles & Publications
New USCIS Policy on the Unlawful Presence 3/10 year bar – F-1, J-1 and M-1 visa holders
NeJame Law
Immigration Under Trump: Part 4 -How to handle the Travel Ban after the Supreme Court ruling
NeJame Law
Immigration Under Trump: Part 3 -Preserving your Family’s Immigration
NeJame Law
The Art of Presenting your EB-5 Petition
NeJame Law
Immigration Under Trump: Part 2 -Beating the Travel Ban
NeJame Law
Strengthening Your EB-5 Petition
NeJame Law
Immigration Under Trump: Part 1: -Extreme Vetting: What it means and what you can do
NeJame Law
The Executive Orders and your Deportation Defense
NeJame Law
Muslims must better protect Hajj pilgrims: From The Community
The Orlando Sentinel
Taking the Hate Out of Immigration
NeJame Law
The E-2 Investor Visa
NeJame Law
Asylum -- For Those Who Migrate in the Cause of God
NeJame Law
Defending Asia Bibi – A Glimmer of Hope
NeJame Law
Time running short to save Asia Bibi: My Word
NeJame Law
Your L-1 Visa Petition: Preventing and Surviving the Request For Evidence (or Notice of Intent to Deny)
NeJame Law
The Provisional Waiver is Here!
Immigration Counselors
New Immigration Policy
Immigration Counselors
Are We Serious this Time .. . ?! Whether Immigration Reform is truly possible
Immigration Counselors
What is SB 1070; Why is it Understandable, yet Wrong; and What is the Solution
NeJame Law
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals: What Notaries Do Not Know!
NeJame Law
Keeping the DREAM Alive: A Glimmer of Hope for the Undocumented Youth!
NeJame Law
Before you start Celebrating - Maintaining Your Permanent Residency
Immigration Counselors
The "O"ther Visa
NeJame Law
Is ICE being NICE? The True Impact of Obama's New Immigration Policy
NeJame Law
Applying for Citizenship
Immigration Counselors
Applying for US Citizenship
NeJame Law
The B-2 Option-Your Family's Visit to the U.S
NeJame Law
Your TAXES and IMMIGRATION Consequences
Immigration Counselors
Crossing Borders for Love
Immigration Counselors
The L-1 Visa: Transferring from your foreign business to a U.S. Office
NeJame Law
New Investor Visa - E-2 CNMI Investor Visa
NeJame Law
Monthly e-newsletter
Immigration Counselors
More Restrictions for Our Religious Workers
NeJame Law
Planning for Your Citizenship
NeJame Law
Planning your Trip to the Caribbean
NeJame Law
EB-5 Visa - Investing your way to a Green Card
NeJame Law
The H-1B Visa: Background & UPDATES
NeJame Law
Amnesty: Are We There Yet?
NeJame Law
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
NeJame Law
Certifications
Immigration and Nationality Law
The Florida Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Shahzad Ahmed - Detailed Bio
Website
NeJame Law
Contact & Map
NeJame Law
189 South Orange Av
Suite1800
Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone: (407) 245-1232
Fax: (407) 245-2980